Seasons Greetings
Know Your Roots
"S"urround Sound"s"
Dost Thou Know Our City
Alliterative America
200
The Vernal Equinox marks the beginning of this season
Spring
200
This orangey tuber is a fall staple! I hear folks use it for a thanksgiving pie topped with toasted marshmallow.
Sweet Potato / Yam
200
You're a wizard Harry! And your godfather is:
Sirius
200
The lovely victorian houses next to Alamo Square Park appear in the opening credits of the sitcom Full House, and they go by this name.
The Painted Ladies
200
This iconic west coast landmark's construction began in 1933, but it wasn't finished in its iconic international orange until 1933.
The Golden Gate Bridge
400
This date on the calendar marks the shortest day of the year. Things are looking brighter from here!
December 21st (i'll give ya winter solstice too)
400
This familial business practice shares a root with your siblings kids. It'll share a job with them next
Nepotism
400
now me personally, I always find a way to make a mess when i cook up one of these classic campfire snacks. Chocolate all over my hands when the gram cracker breaks!
Smores
400
This 1849 economic boom apperently caused the biggest migration in US history! It meant a lot to people, and still means a lot to first place winners of many races.
The Gold Rush
400
It has a sign to let you know you're in the movie making capital of the world. Or at least you're overlooking it from this elevated location.
Hollywood Hills
600
This kind of squash, a staple of fall decor and pies, is actually a fruit botanically speaking
Pumpkin
600
The Square Root of 265
16
600
I don't think this coffee chain is famous for its siren logo, but it is definitely famous for its pumpkin spice latte
Starbucks
600
This old timey public transportation method apparently was invented to stop horses from sliding to their death on our steep aaa hills!
The Cable Car
600
Any skiers in the house? This Ikon-ic ski resort shares a species with Manny from the OG classic Ice Age
Mammoth Mountain
800
Ooo pinch me, an astrology question! This astrological sign starts its season on the summer solstice.
Cancer (issa crab apparently)
800
The leaves of this plant aren't very tasty, but the root of this green stalk is prominent in many asian and indian dishes. It even shows up in a drink people love on airplanes!
Ginger
800
This type of biological relationship is marked by being beneficial for both of the creatures involved.
Symbiosis
800
This notorious Chicago mob boss was locked up on our dear old Alcatraz. Of all things, it was the tax evasion that got him pinned. The two certainties I guess
Al Capone
800
well this isnt in america bc i forgot the category name BUT
This London Landmark wont fit on your wrist, but it might keep you from being late for the tube.
~Bong~ ~Bong~ ~Bong~
Big Ben
1000
The full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox is traditionally given this agricultural name. And maybe a few days later we can all have a big ol dinner!
The Harvest Moon
1000
As far as I know, all pigs love to root around in the dirt. But only some of them help us find this kind of fungus that gets used in the kitchen as an oil.
Truffle
1000
In Greek mythology, this man was condemned to push a boulder up a mountain for eternity.
Sisyphus
1000
This 360 viewing tower is named after a wealthy 19th century socialite. Apparently when she wasn't voluntarily fighting fires she was disguising herself as a man so she could go gambling
Coit Tower - Lillie Hitchcock Coit
1000
You might think this sunny florida beach will have a ferris wheel and merry-go-round if your reading skill is close to mine, but its actually where we launch rockets from
Cape Canaveral