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This U.S. state boasts the tallest known tree in the world.
What is California? The current record holder for tallest tree is a Coast redwood that measures 380 feet (116 meters) tall and is located in California’s Redwood National Park. It is off-limits to visitors, and the park has warned that anyone caught too close to the tree will face up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Rolls Royce: Luxury automobile manufacturer that also makes aircraft engines and marine propulsion systems with headquarters in this country
What is England (or the UK)? The company was founded by Frederick Henry Royce and Charles Stewart Rolls.
IHOP stands for this.
What is "International House of Pancakes" Although the restaurant chain debuted in 1958, it wasn’t until a 1973 marketing campaign that the acronym IHOP took hold.
In the late ’70s, this British musical group sang about “London Calling.”
Who are the Clash? According to the group’s front man, Joe Strummer, the song was inspired by the Cold War.
This TV series featured a character named "Cousin Itt."
What is The Addams Family? Created by cartoonist Charles Addams, the family appeared in 150 standalone comics for The New Yorker (circa 1938) before becoming TV series, films, games, and plays.
The Eiffel Tower is constructed out of this type of metal.
What is iron? More specifically, it is made of Puddle iron. Puddle iron goes through a refining process that, according to Gustave Eiffel, made it the most robust material for his tower.
This animal, the tallest land mammal on land, can weigh up to 3,000 ponds.
What is a giraffe? A giraffe's heart alone can measure 2 feet long and weigh up to 25 pounds.
The McNugget: First launched at a McDonald’s location in Knoxville, located in this state
What is Tennessee? Its success has been credited to a government push in the late ’70s to eat less red meat, which led to an increase in chicken sales.
In 1977, this fast-food chain introduced the first national breakfast menu.
What is McDonalds? While the national breakfast menu rollout occurred in 1977, the corporation began experimenting with this idea as early as 1971. The ’71 continental breakfast menu included the famous Egg McMuffin sandwich
This actress and singer sings “Hopelessly Devoted to You” in the film Grease.
Who is Olivia Newton-John? The song was not in the original stage musical but was included in the film because Newton-John’s contract required one solo performance.
She was known as "America's favorite TV dog" from 1954-1973.
This play, which has over 4,000 lines, is Shakespeare's longest work. It features the famous line "To be or not to be?"
What is Hamlet?
This wrestler stood seven feet, four inches tall and stars as Fezzik in the 1987 film The Princess Bride?
Who is André the giant? André was diagnosed with gigantism at birth, weighing in at 13 pounds. By 12 years old, he stood six feet, three inches.
The Hacky Sack: Created in 1972 in this west coast U.S. state
What is Oregon? Friends Mike Marshall and John Stalberger took an old game and made it new again. Their first commercial Hacky Sack hit the markets in 1974.
This breakfast item was named the official state doughnut of Louisiana in 1986.
What is beignet? It is a French-style fried doughnut that is topped with powdered sugar
In 1981, she sang “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll.”
Who is Joan Jett? Though associated with Jett, the tune was originally sung by British group the Arrows in 1975.
This cop drama includes the famous line "Book 'em."
What is Hawaii Five-O? At one time the longest-running TV cop show, Hawaii Five-O ran for 12 seasons on CBS from 1968 to 1980.
According to Greek mythology, she was the first moral woman?
Who is Pandora? She is most remembered for the Pandora’s box myth, in which she opened a box containing all the evils of the world but also containing hope.
This is the tallest pyramid in the world, standing at 481 feet (147 meters) tall.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza? The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest and only remaining of the seven wonders of the world. It is thought to be constructed of over two million stone blocks, and historians estimate that it took over 100,000 people to build the incredible structure.
Lidl: Grocery chain found throughout the U.S. east coast, opened its first store in 1973 in Ludwigshafen in this country
What is Germany? The first Lidl store had only three employees; now the company employs over 341,000 people.
A breakfast that consists of bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, beans, soda bread, tomatoes, mushrooms, and white or black pudding is called this.
What is a Full Irish Breakfast? The full Irish breakfast was initiallyserved as workers prepared for a full day of work on the farm. The motto in Ireland is said to be: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper.”
In 1982, this double-talk band was “Hungry Like the Wolf.”
Who are Duran Duran? Surprisingly, this futuristic rock song was inspired by the story of Little Red Riding Hood!
On All in the Family Archie Bunker had this nickname for his son-in-law, Michael.
What is "Meathead"? Rob Reiner, son of actor/director Carl Reiner, played the role of Michael Stivic, AKA "Meathead."
This is the national animal of Scotland.
What is unicorn? The unicorn represents independence and was first used in Scotland’s royal coat of arms in the 1500s.
This basketball player stood seven feet, one inch tall and had the nickname “The Stilt."
Who is Wilt Chamberlain? Among his list of accomplishments, Chamberlain is the only player in NBA history to score 100 points in a single game. This occurred on March 2, 1962, and is still the premier record in league history.
Ugg Boots: Footwear brand founded in California in 1978 by a surfer from this “down under” nation
What is Australia? Creator Brian Smith was inspired by Australian sheepskin to create these unique boots.
This country invented a breakfast dish called "Eggs in Purgatory -- which consists of poached eggs in tomato sauce.
What is Italy?
He wrote “Annie’s Song” in 10 minutes in 1974 while on a ski lift in Aspen, Colorado.
Who is John Denver? He wrote it as an ode to his wife at the time, Annie Martell.
Known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” he voiced characters like Bugs Bunny, Barney Rubble, and Porky Pig?
Who is Mel Blanc? Blanc’s headstone reads, “That’s all folks!,” which was a catchphrase of Porky Pig.
This number called in bingo is sometimes referred to as "two little ducks."
What is 22? The nickname is inspired by the shape of the numbers, which is similar to two ducks side-by-side.
The Jolly Green Giant is a mascot associated with this well-known vegetable company.
What is the Minnesota Canning Company OR The Green Giant Company? The Jolly Green Giant was named after a particularly large variety of pea that the company sold at the time. Then in 1950, the Minnesota Valley Canning Company turned into the Green Giant Company we know today.
Kinder Surprise: Chocolate eggs inspired by an Easter tradition in this country, home of creator Michele Ferrero
What is Italy? Ferrero’s idea was to sell a chocolate egg with a surprise toy inside that kids could enjoy year-round.
In French folklore, there is a tale that this breakfast item was invented by accident when a housewife in Brittany, France, accidentally spilled buckwheat porridge from a kettle on to a flat cooking stone.
What are crepes? A crepe is an ultra-thin and delicate pancake.
Her German-language song “99 Luftballoons” was released in 1983 and enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in 2023.
Who is Nena? The song was also covered in English as “99 Red Balloons.”
This fictional TV band turned real rock band officially broke up in 1970.
Who are The Monkees? Formed in 1966 for the TV show of the same name, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones appeared in the music comedy series. Initally, the low-skilled musician-actors were dubbed over by professionals but they eventually went on to record two albums on their own before calling it quits.
This U.S. president was known for grilling on the roof of the White House?
Who is Dwight Eisenhower? Eisenhower had a grill station set up in the sunroom on the roof of the White House.