Famous Rocks
At 235 feet tall, it rises out of the surf on the Oregon coast, formed millions of years ago from ancient lava flows.
What is Haystack Rock?
They are employed at Lifeworks NW, love numbers, and have a reputation of being exceptional!
Who is the Finance Department?
_______ as a rock
What is "solid as a rock"?
This is the only rock that floats in water, but only because it "cheats" by having air pockets inside it. If water fills these air pockets, the rock will sink.
What is Pumice?
Legend has it that if you kiss this stone, an ancient slab of limestone built into the facade of an Irish Castle, you will be blessed with the ‘gift of the gab’
What is the Blarney Stone?
British-American musician, who is best known as the lead guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses
Who is Slash?
Rock around the ______
What is "rock around the clock"?
One of the most visually attractive types of rock, it is a jet-black and smooth rock that’s long played an important role in human culture. Also called volcanic glass, this rock forms when lava from a volcano cool very quickly.
What is Obsidian?
This is one of the most important stones in archaeology as it holds the key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphics. An American company that is best known for its language learning products, is named after this famous stone.
What is the Rosetta Stone?
Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, she was the lead singer in a popular duo in the 1960's before launching a successful solo career. She won a Grammy for record of the year in 1984 for her album Private Dancer.
Who is Tina Turner?
_____ to rock
What is "born to rock?
It’s gained popularity in recent years for use as a high-end kitchen countertop, bit it's so much more than a decorative rock. It is particularly prized by rock climbers because it's a durable rock that creates fascinating topographic features.
What is Granite?
A prehistoric monument constructed of large stones in Wiltshire, England. The structure has been the subject of archaeological study for centuries, and questions about who built it, as well as how and why it was erected, still remain.
What is Stonehenge?
Known as the King of Rock 'n' Roll and one of the best-selling artists of all time, this American singer had the biggest selling single "Hound Dog" in 1956. It spent 11 weeks at number one - a record which has stood for 36 years.
Who is Elvis Preseley?
Rock the _____
What is "rock the boat"?
One of the most popular (and expensive) building and sculpting materials, it's a metamorphic rock that’s prized for its aesthetic qualities.
What is Marble?
This famous rock is in the Mediterranean Sea. It is 1,398 ft high and most of the rock is covered by a nature reserve. When people say that something is like the "Rock of (this rock)", they mean it is safe or solid. Prudential, an American insurance company uses this rock in their logo.
What is the Rock of Gibraltar?
This Irish rock band has won 22 Grammys, more than any other band. Some say they are the biggest rock band of all time, in spite of the fact that you couldn't give away their last album.
Who is U2?
Between a rock and a ____ _____
What is "between a rock and a hard place"?
This stone is primarily formed within volcanic and metamorphic rocks and are often used in jewelry making. It is known for its colorful, banded patterns and a wide range of hues. These stones are often found on Pacific Ocean beaches.
What is Agate?