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This building, often flying a block M, is at the corner of South University and South State, is home to the university bookstore and several restaurants. JFK also famously gave a speech here at 2 in the morning.

What is the Union?

100

This speaker can draw simultaneously with both hands.

Who is Bob?

100

This sports team is the oldest team in the city of Detroit, that Ty Cobb and Miguel Cabrera played for.

Who are the Detroit Tigers?

100

This Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP gave a talk at TEDxUofM called "Be Coachable in Life".

Who is Desmond Howard?

100

This alumni was drafted in the 7th round of the NFL draft by the New England Patriots and won 7 Super Bowl rings.

Who is Tom Brady?

200

This building, recently renovated for it's newest inhabitant is the oldest remaining building on campus.

What is the President's House?

200

This speaker currently has three passports and will soon have their fourth.

Who is Daniel?

200

This Michigan city has the nickname of “The Cherry Capitol of the World.”

What is Traverse City?

200

This former President won the TED Prize in 2007 and gave a talk titled "My Wish: Rebuilding Rwanda".

Who is Bill Clinton?

200

This billionaire majored in computer engineering before creating Google as a startup. 

Who is Larry Page?

300

This building, opened in 2006, is found south of the law quad and houses the Gerald Ford School of Public Policy.

What is Weill Hall?

300

This speaker has meditated every day for the past 4 years.

Who is Celia?

300

This is the city that Michigan ceded to Ohio and in return received the Upper Peninsula.

What is Toledo?

300

This American Televangelist, known for his radio and television sermons and advising presidents, gave a TED talk in 1998 titled "Technology, Faith & Human Shortcomings".

Who is Billy Graham?

300

The "Queen of Pop", a Michigan alumna, is known hits like "Crazy for You" and "Vogue".

Who is Madonna?

400

This building, home to the fabled Engineering Arch, where if you kiss someone underneath at midnight, you are destined to get married, also houses the astronomy department.

What is West Hall?

400

This speaker is a retired church chorister, performing at places like Westminster Abbey, Notre Dame Cathedral, and St. Paul's Cathedral.

Who is Claire?
400

This is the only National Park in the State of Michigan.

What is Isle Royale?

400

This lead singer of U2 has given 2 TED talks, "My Wish: 3 Actions for Africa" and "The Good News on Poverty".

Who is Bono?

400

This man, who voices the video shown before the Michigan Football Team runs onto the field, is also known for voicing Darth Vader.

Who is James Earl Jones?

500

This north campus building, a favorite of history lovers, is found next to the Bentley historical library and houses archives dedicated to one of Michigan football's most famous players.

What is the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library?

500

This speaker attended cookie college and worked at a Mrs. Fields.

Who is Richard?

500

Detroit is known for its Detroit-style deep dish pizza. This modern restaurant chain claims to have created this style of pizza.

What is Buddy's Pizza?

500

This magician and illusionist, known for regurgitating live frogs and being buried alive gave a talk titled "How I Held My Breath for 17 Minutes".

Who is David Blaine?

500

This actor is known for his role on Glee and has also received Emmy and Golden Globe awards for various movies.

Who is Darren Criss?

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