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100

In 1950 in New Mexico a bear cub was found in a tree after a forest fire had destroyed his home. He became a symbol for forest fire prevention. What is the name of this famous bear?

 Smokey Bear

100

Who is known for inventing the lightning rod after earlier in the year proving that lightning was electricity by flying a kite in a thunderstorm?

Benjamin Franklin (1752)

100

This state is known as Cotton State, Yellowhammer State 

Alabama

100

The lowdown meant?

 the truth; an overview of facts

100

What is the largest lake completely inside Minnesota?

 Red Lake.

Lake Superior is not enclosed in Minnesota, it shares borders with Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario. Red Lake is actually two lakes a lower Red Lake and an upper Red Lake

200

This dog was a major movie star of the 1920's, he made $1000.00 a week and 24 pictures for Warner Bros. He died in 1932. What is the name of this dog?

Rin-Tin-Tin

200

 Instead of being impeached for his part in the Watergate Scandal, this president resigned.

Richard Nixon

200

Known as the Grand Canyon State

Arizona

200

Far out meaning ?

Very cool in a weird way

200

The Mayo Clinic is in which city in Minnesota?

Rochester

300

What animal has the highest blood pressure?

 Giraffe

300

Which celebration still held annually today in New Orleans, began in Mobile, the capital of the New France colony in Louisiana, in early 1703?

Mardi Gras

300

This state is known as the Natural State

Arkansas

300

Out of sight

Very cool in an impressive way

300

Mall of America is the largest shopping center of the United States. What city of Minnesota is it located in?

Bloomington

400

What is the biggest rodent? Capybara, chipmunk, chinchilla or common hamster

Capybara

400

A shooting, at what school, took place in Littleton, CO, killing 14 students dead and leaving one teacher, and 23 students wounded?

Columbine High School

400

Known as the Nutmeg State, Constitution State

Connecticut 

400

Bad in the 70s also meant something was?

Good; great

400

Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz was born in Minneapolis in 1922 and grew up in nearby St. Paul. Name the most famous dog drawn by Schulz.

Snoopy

500

Which has the thickest fur of any mammal?

Sea otter

500

What major holiday was banned in Boston between 1659-1681?

In Boston, between 1659 and 1681, the celebration of Christmas was banned. This ban was enacted by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, reflecting the Puritan beliefs that considered Christmas celebrations to be unscriptural and influenced by pagan traditions. Anyone caught observing the holiday, through activities like feasting or not working, was subject to a fine of five shillings,

500

Known as the Gem State

Idaho

500

Hairy eyeball

A disapproving or skeptical look, often associated with narrowed eyes and a glare.

500

What 1992 sports movie starred Emilio Estevez, was produced entirely in Minnesota, and followed a team of ragtag young Minneapolis athletes?

 The Mighty Ducks