North Carolina
Which North Carolina born American President was born in the same county as NASCAR legendary driver Dale Earnhardt?
A) James K. Polk
B) Andrew Johnson
C) Andrew Jackson
D) Richard Nixon
Andrew Johnson
Only one U.S. President was born in Illinois. Who was it?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Barack Obama
D) Ulysses S. Grant
Ronald Reagan
In 1965, the Ohio Assembly made a bold choice by officially naming a specific juice as the state beverage.Which juice holds this honor?
A) Apple Cider
B) Grape Juice
C) Tomato Juice
D) Cranberry Juice
Tomato Juice
A popular native Wisconsin prairie flower with a strong citrus like scent when crushed, which was historically used by Native Americans to make rope, has needle like leaves and is commonly known as what?
A) Spiderwort
B) Compass Plant
C) Butterfly Weed
D) Leadplant
Spiderwort
While the California grizzly bear is famous for being on the state flag, it actually went extinct in the wild.In what decade did thee last confirmed wild California grizzly die?
A) 1890's
B) 1900's
C) 1920's
D) 1950's
1920's
In 1914 Babe Ruth hit the very first professional home run of his career in which North Carolina city?
A) Raleigh
B) Durham
C) Fayetteville
D) Charlotte
Fayetteville
Illinois is a massive agricultural hub and produces the vast majority of the canned pumpkin in the United states. Which Illinois town holds the official title of "Pumpkin Capital of the world"?
A) Sycamore
B) Morton
C) Normal
D) Champaign
Morton
What signature "secret" ingredient gives traditional Cincinnati-style chili its distinct, slightly sweet and savory flavor profile?
A) Dark Chocolate and cinnamon
B) Molasses and clove
C) Peanut butter and nutmeg
D) Allspice and garlic
Dark Chocolate and cinnamon
Delavan, Wisconsin- not South America- is the historic location of the factory that produces which iconic brand of chocolate candies ?
A) Andes
B) Junior Mints
C) York
D) After Eight
Andes
The famously eccentric and sprawling Winchester Mystery House is located in which California city, currently nicknamed the "Capital of Silicone Valley"?
A) Palo Alto
B) Berkeley
C) San Jose
D) Santa Clara
San Jose
What is the official state vegetable of North Carolina?
A) The Tomato
B) The Sweet Potato
C) The Collard Green
D) The Soybean
The Sweet Potato
Before dominating the NFL in Chicago Bears were founded in 1919 and played their very first season down state Illinois. What was their original team name?
A) Decatur Staleys
B) Chicago Tigers
C) Rock Islands Independents
D) Chicago Cardinals
Decatur Staleys
Ohio is known as the "Mother of President," but which of the eight U.S. President born in Ohio was the first to take office?
A) Rutherford B. Hayes
B) Ulysses S. Grant
C) William Henry Harrison
D) James A. Garfield
William Henry Harrison
Wisconsin is famous for its cheese, but how many gallons of milk does it take to produce just one single pound of hard Wisconsin cheese?
A) 2 gallons
B) 5 gallons
C) 10 gallons
D) 15 gallons
10 gallons
While we might think of almonds, avocados, or wine grapes, one particular crop is uniquely celebrated in the agricultural town of Gilroy,California which hosts a massive annual festival dedicated entirely to it.What is pungent crop?
A) Asparagus
B) Artichoke
C) Garlic
D) Hops
Garlic
Before hitting it big globally, what famous soft drink was invented in New Bern, North Carolina, 1898?
A) Coca-Cola
B) Dr.Pepper
C) Pepsi-cola
D) Mountain Dew
Pepsi-cola
When Cracker Jack made its grand, caramel coated debut at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, what two ingredients were combined to make the snack?
A) Popcorn and molasses
B) Peanuts and cornflakes
C) Popcorn and peanuts
D) Caramelized almonds and puffed wheat
Popcorn and molasses
Ohio is famous for its unique pennant-shaped flag. How many stars are originally featured on the official Ohio state flag?
A) 13
B) 17
C) 24
D) 50
17
A unique Wisconsin holiday tavern staple is the "Cannibal Sandwich". What is the primary, defining ingredient that makes this dish famously controversial to outsiders?
A) Raw seasoned ground beef
B) Pickled raw herring
C) Raw venison heart
D) Head Cheese
Raw seasoned ground beef
An Its-it is a legendary San Francisco Bay Area ice cream sandwich the scoop of ice cream before it is dipped in dark chocolate?
A) Chocolate chip
B) Oatmeal
C) Snickerdoodle
D) Shortbread
Oatmeal
"Calabash-style" sea food is a staple across the North Carolina coast. The style of lightly breading and deep frying seafood originated in the small coastal town of Calabash. Which specific fish was the original, traditional star of the local Calabash fry?
A) Flounder
B) Catfish
C) Mullet
D) Spot
Flounder
Before becoming widely known as "Jays" in 1941, this famous Chicago-based potato chip and pretzel company was originally named after the founder's wife. What was the original name of the chips?
A) Mrs.Japp's Chips
B) Mrs.Grossman Chips
C) Ma's Potato Crisps
D) Aunt Betty's Chips
Mrs.Japp's Chips
Completed in 1913, Franklin castle in Cleveland is notoriously known as one of the state's most haunted locations. In which Cleveland neighborhood is this famous Victorian stone house located?
A) Ohio City
B) Tremont
C) The Flats
D) Shaker Heights
Ohio City
Wisconsin designated its state flower in 1949, but shares this same state flower with three other states. Which of these states DOES NOT share the wood violet as its state emblem?
A) Illinois
B) New Jersey
C) Michigan
D) Rhode Island
Michigan
California produces nearly all of the commercial supply of certain crops in the United States. Which of the following crops is over 99% produced in California?
A) Pistachios
B) Avocados
C) Olives
D) Almonds
Almonds