Jurassic Park
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Tom Who?
TAMU History
Little Known
100

The name of Ian Malcom's idea that pre-determines the park's downfall

What is chaos theory?

100

This word is used to describe something that is required to be done, often due to circumstances.

 ex) I don't want it to happen, but it is a _____ evil.

What is n-e-c-e-s-s-a-r-y?
100

"You have a metal arm? That is AWESOME, dude!"

This actor is most known for his roles in Avengers: Infinity War and Spiderman: Homecoming, and is currently engaged to his Spiderman co-star, Zendaya

Who is Tom Holland?

100

This traditional gathering happens the night before a home football game, where Aggies gather late into the evening to practice their battle cries for the next day's game

What is Midnight Yell?

100

The small teardrop-shaped piece of flesh in the back of one's throat to assist in swallowing and speaking

What is the uvula?

200

This Jurassic Park main character was the first to die in Crichton's novel

Who is Dennis Nedry?

200

This word is used to describe the feeling of queasiness or "sick to one's stomach"

What is n-a-u-s-e-o-u-s / n-a-u-s-e-a

200

"My momma always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates'" 

This actor is known for his roles in Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Toy Story, and Saving Private Ryan

Who is Tom Hanks?

200

This current mascot of Texas A&M and the highest-ranking member of the Corps of Cadets is the #__ dog to hold the title of Reveille

What is X, or tenth?

200

This metal or plastic tube fixed around the end of shoelaces prevents fraying and makes it easier to thread laces through eyelets

What is an aglet?

300

The geneticist Henry Wu believed that his dinosaurs could not breed and were dependent on this type of amino acid in their food to survive

What is lysine?

300

This word describes the fear of confined or enclosed spaces

What is c-l-a-u-s-t-r-o-p-h-o-b-i-a?

300

"Talk to me Goose"

Known for his lead roles in Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick, and every single Mission: Impossible movie, this actor is most famous for performing his own high-risk stunts in his movies

Who is Tom Cruise?

300

This event is held for rising seniors in the Corps of Cadets, where they get to wear their Senior Boots for the first time. Usually hosted at Final Review in the spring before their senior year

What is a Boot Dance?

300

In bookbinding, this colorful and decorative piece of thread/fabric is often used at the top and bottom of the inside cover to strengthen the spine

What is a headband?

400

This type of dinosaur was known as the group of "scavengers" and led Hammond to his death

What are the Procompsognathus / Compys?

400

This word describes the study of fossils and prehistoric life

What is p-a-l-e-o-n-t-o-l-o-g-y?

400

"I am Loki of Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose"

This actor plays the character Loki in the Marvel movies and the Disney+ series "Loki".  He also dated Taylor Swift for a short 3-month period in 2016

Who is Tom Hiddleston?

400

This long-standing Aggie tradition happens on the first Tuesday of each month from Sept-April to honor current students who have passed since the last ceremony. Students gather to hear a bugle call played three times in the North, South, and East directions in honor of the passed Aggies.

What is Silver Taps?

400

The little indention at the bottom of a wine bottle, historically created due to glassblowing techniques

What is a punt?

500

This was the exact number of expected dinosaurs in the park - later found to be incorrect due to the dinosaurs breeding

What is 238?

500

This word is what many call a small square of cloth kept in the pocket, usually used to wipe or blow one's nose. Or as a hair decoration

What is a h-a-n-d-k-e-r-c-h-i-e-f?

500

"My father will hear about this"

This "Harry Potter" actor, with a total screen time of 31 min and 45 seconds spanning across 8 movies, is known for playing Draco Malfoy.

Who is Tom Felton?

500

Approved on July 2 1862, this is the name of the land-grant act that donated Texas public land to fund higher-education.

What is the Morrill Act?

500

The small dot above the letters "i" and "j", also known as a superscript dot

What is a tittle?