Topsail Lore
Beach Combers
Turtles of Topsail
Remember when...
Brains and Brawn
100
What year did Hurricane Fran strike Topsail Island?
A. 1987
B. 1996
C. 1985
D. 1971
B. 1996
100
Found frequently on Topsail beaches, this flat, burrowing sea urchin leaves behind a white, flower-patterned skeleton when it dies.
What is a SAND DOLLAR
100
Before the beautiful Topsail Turtle Rescue was built, the original Topsail turtles were housed in tanks in a...
GARAGE
100
During the soccer game on the beach, WHO did Carol collide with, causing her to pee her pants?
Alex
100
What fish does this scale belong to?
What is a TARPON
(The team that gets this correct gets the points will select an opposing team to play ROCK PAPER SCISSORS (best of 3) for an extra 100$.)
200
How long is Topsail Island in total?
A. 26 miles
B. 21.5 miles
C. 16.5 miles
D. 19 miles
A. 26 miles
200
These tiny, sand-colored crustaceans bury themselves in the surf and are often used as bait for fishing.
What are SAND FLEAS
200
What is the most common species of sea turtle found at Topsail?
The Loggerhead Turtle
200
What treat did the kids routinely climb across the balcony to steal from the Sweger house at night?
Debbie's Cookies
200
In what DECADE was there a mass influx of treasure hunters that came to Topsail due to rumors of a sink hole that housed Black Beard's hidden treasure?
the 1950's
(The team that gets this correct will select an opposing team to play the TOPSAIL TISSUE RACE challenge for an extra 200$.)
300
When was the first bridge built that connected Topsail to the mainland?
A. 1982
B. 1957
C. 1970
D. 1948
D. 1948
300
You just found this beauty laying on the beach, better grab it before anyone sees! What SHARK does this type of tooth come from?
What is a MEGALODON shark
300
This turtle's name, the _________bill Turtle, gets its name from it's beak, resembling a predatory East Coast bird.
the HAWKSbill Turtle
300
Who, during a beached boat rescue in front of their house, berated and yelled at the U.S Coast Guard members for "not doing their job" correctly?
Who is GRANDMA SCOTTY
300
In 1949, Topsail was the very first oceanfront community to allow...
A.) Interracial marriage
B.) Black property ownership
C.) Public consumption of alcohol
D.) Brewing and sale of homemade liquor
B.) Black property ownership
(The team that gets this correct will select an opposing team to play against in the DESCRIBE AND DRAW challenge for an extra 300$.)
400
What is the most common type of shark found in Topsail's waters? (Excluding the sand shark)
Tiger Shark
400
OPE! Sorry Carol, it's not a sharks tooth even though you swear it is! What MARINE CREATURE does this fossilized bone come from?
What is a WHALE
400
When a turtle lays eggs, what environmental factor often determines the GENDER of the hatchlings?
Temperature of the sand
400
When the cousins all got stuck in a riptide, who was the cousin that was sucked the FARTHEST OUT? (Thanks for saving us, Andy!)
Michael
400
If you see local crews spraying dunes, they are treating Beach Vitex. What IS Beach Vitex?
A.) An invasive plant species
B.) An invasive termite species
C.) An invasive roundworm species
D.) An invasive dragonfly species
A.) An invasive plant species
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500
What is the first name of the DJ at Patio Playground Mini Golf?
DJ Russ
500
While beach combing, you may come across these sea-pierogis, commonly called "mermaid purses". Don't take a bite though, because they are actually...
What are STING RAY EGGS
500
What is the NAME of the LONGEST LIVING RESIDENT at the Turtle Hospital in Topsail? Her attitude with the volunteers matches the celebrity she was named after well.
Who is SNOOKI
500
What is the ACTUAL name of the Biberstein house that all 3 families stayed in for decades? (HINT - we hope you speak a little German...it's three words)
Das Ocean Haus
500
In 1919, the cargo ship the William H. Sumner famously ran aground on the south end of Topsail. What mysterious circumstance led to the shipwreck, which eventually resulted in a famous trial?
A.) The cargo ship was full of illegal drugs.
B.) Multiple crew members were found murdered onboard.
C.) The cargo ship was full of stolen jewels.
D.) The captain was found murdered onboard.
D.) The captain was found murdered onboard.
The team that won this challenge will roll the wheel to see who they play against for an extra 500$ in the TOPSAIL TWERK CHALLENGE.