Gotta catch ‘em all by Latin Roots! (name pokemon by root words)
Sssso many esses! (contains ess)
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You know perfectly well nothing rhymes with orange! (Orange category)
On this day in history
100

This pokemon’s name is made up of the roots “snore” and “lax” derived from the latin laxus meaning “wide, spacious, roomy” or figuratively, “loose, wild, free)

What is Snorlax?

100

“He’s at the end of the dake! That’s dock!” This famous lake (or loch) is famous for sea monster sightings.

What is Loch Ness?

100

This gemstone is the May birthstone and is said to symbolize rebirth and good fortune

What is emerald?

100

These are the emotions most commonly associated with orange (name at least 1)

What are optimism, warmth, confidence, enthusiasm, agreeableness

100

This popular soda was first sold on May 8, 1886 at a pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. Originally marketed as a tonic, this drink contained cocaine.

What is coca-cola?

200

This spring-y Pokemon’s name comes from the greek suffix “saur” meaning lizard and a prefix associated with a plant/flower

What is Bulbasaur

200

In college, Sean took many of these when learning Arabic

What are: lessons?

200

This Sean-approved sandwich predates the invention of sliced bread!

What is a PB & J? (1901 / 1928)

200

This Barbie fairy is orange through and through and can’t handle water:

Who is Sunburst?

200

On May 8th 1846 the battle of Palo Alto took place, the first clash of this war

What is the Mexican-American War?

300

This pokemon’s name is made up of the roots “vulpine” derived from the latin vulpinus meaning “of or pertaining to a fox” and then “six” in reference to the number of its tails

What is Vulpix?

300
  1. This word is defined as “a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.” Sean’s is consultant (I believe?

What is: profession?

300

The longest volleyball marathon on record lasted hour many hours?

What is 85?

300

This TV network famously has an orange splash as its logo

What is Nickelodeon?

300

On May 8, 1980, the WHO officially declared that this infectious disease (once one of the worlds’ most dreaded plagues) was eradicated following a global vaccination program

What are smallpox?

400

This Pokemon’s name comes from the name of a reptile and then from the latin root “terra” meaning earth

What is “torterra”

400

Sean’s glasses would be classified as this, in regards to clothing

What is: an accessory?

400

Name this character with glasses: has a monocle, top hat, white gloves, and a cane:

Who is Mr. Peanut?

400

There are over 400 varieties of oranges! This is the number of orange vegetables

What is 26

400

Shared Bday! This US president was also born on May 8th, but in 1884. He served between 1945-1953 and was the 33rd president

Who is Harry S Truman

500

The suffix of this Pokemon’s name comes from the greek “ite” meaning product of and looks to have magnets for arms

What is Magnemite

500

This word is a little too extreme to describe Sean’s dedication to pineapple and the color orange, though he does have a strong love of both!

What is obsession?

500

Fun fact: all the actors who have played James Bond have this in common with Sean

What is being the oldest child?

500

Name this orange cartoon character based on 3 words: mask, explorer, thief

Who is swiper the fox?

500

The second-oldest continuous sporting event in the USA held its first annual event on May 8, 1877

What is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

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