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This small town in CO, has a total area of 1 square mile and is 27 miles away from the nearest city of Wray.

Yuma

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The population of this small unincorporated town in Colorado is holding strong at 53 (as of the 2020 census).

Cope

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This breakfast treat is the official state pastry of Colorado.

Cinnamon Rolls

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Noted on their Wikipedia page, on August 8th 2023, what weather event happened in Yuma on this day?

On August 8, 2023, a tornado touched down near the town, damaging farms.

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Which popular US condiment was first used and advertised as medicine?

In the 1830s, Dr. John Cook Bennett thought ketchup could cure indigestion and jaundice, but it probably doesn't work.

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Named after the birth place of John Wesley (founder of the Methodist faith), who was born in the town of _________, Lincolnshire, England, this midwestern town was incorporated in 1879.

Epworth

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The motto of this town is "Small Town, Big Heart"

Epworth

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The mascot of this "undivided" school near Cope, CO is a ___________.

Bison

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What is the state vegetable of Oklahoma despite it being a fruit?

Watermelon

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The small anise-flavored cookie named Biscochito is the state cookie of what state?

New Mexico

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The first successful embryo transfer was performed in what species of animals? Bonus: what year it was completed

Rabbits (angora) 1890

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What are the only land mammal that can't jump.

Elephants

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Who incited the myth that carrots improve eyesight and what piece of modern technology was protected by this myth?

British Air Force; radar

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What was the previous mascot of Yuma high school?

Direct quote from Wikipedia: The Yuma School used to have the Indians as a mascot. Due to state influenced censorship, their mascot is now the Outlaws.

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Foundational in its growth, this "Hub City" in CO was founded when the Kansas Pacific Railroad intersected with Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad.

Limon

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A __________ has been in operation in Yuma since 1885.

post office

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The official state snack of Texas is what?

Chips and Salsa

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The campfire fan favorite of S'mores is the official state snack of what state?

Iowa

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The motto for this north east Texas town of Paris is Smile! was established after which natural disaster in 1916 that destroyed 80% of the town. 

Fire

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What is the largest Island in the world? It's also its own country.

Greenland

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What state is credited with the invention of the cheeseburger?

Colorado. Drive-in owner Louis E. Ballast trademarked the "cheeseburger" on March 5, 1935. 

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The town of Cope, Colorado is named after who? What was his profession?

The community was named after Johnathon C. Cope, a railroad official.[6]

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There have been six flags to fly over texas. Name 5.

Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, US, Confederate (unfortunately.)

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What instrument did Paighton Gouldy play in childhood and through highschool? 

Fiddle

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Who was the community of Yuma named after?

The community was named after a Native American named Yuma who worked for the railroad, died and was buried near the town site

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