Wacky laws
If you are driving a car anywhere in the state of washington, an old traffic safety law says it is strictly illegal to have what classic, sticky candy on a stick inside your mouth?
a lollipop (or sucker)
What legendary baseball player was nicknamed "the Bambino" and held the record for the most home runs in a single season for a decade?
Babe Ruth
Mount rushmore features the faces of four US Presidents: George washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and which outdoorsy, 26th president?
Theodore "teddy" roosevelt
While trying to invent a new plastic to invent a new plastic to make military radar equipment during world war II, a scientist ended up creating a bouncy, ink lifting toy instead. what is it?
silly putty
What famous three word phrase opens the preamble of the US Constitution?
We the People
In Portland, Oregon, roller skates are fine for the rink, but a local city health law makes it a misdemeanor offense to wear your roller skates inside what specific type of room?
public restroom, bathroom
what is the only sport known to have been physically played on the surface of the moon?
Golf
The statue of liberty is a famous green color today due to weathered copper, but what bright color was she when she first arrived as a gift from france in 1886?
Brown/ Shiny Copper (like a new penny)
In 1945, an engineer named percy spencer noticed that a radar equipment vacuum tube had completely melted a candy bar in his pocket. what common kitchen appliance did he invent from this?
the microwave
What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called, which guarantees individual freedoms like speech and religion?
The Bill of Rights
according to a famous, funny local ordinance in Boise, Idaho, residents are legally banned from fishing while sitting on the back of what African animal?
a giraffe
between 1967 and 1976, what popular, high flying defensive basketball move was completely banned from the NCAA and NBA to prevent injuries and broken backboards?
the slam dunk
On the back of the US one Dollar Bill, what floating shape with an all seeing-eye sits directly above the unfinished pyramid?
triangle
What everyday health item was completely made of wood, ivory, and pig hair until 1938, when companies finally invented nylon bristles?
the toothbrush
More soldiers in the revolutionary war died from what highly contagious, blistering virus than from actual combat, leading leading George Washington to order mandatory inoculations?
smallpox
In skamania county, Washington, a law passed in 1969 states that you can be fined up to $10000 dollars and sent to jail for hunting, harming, or harassing what legendary, furry forest creature?
Bigfoot (sasquatch)
Which American Gymnast is widely considered the "GOAT" after wining 11 Olympic medals?
Simone Biles
what is the name of the official national march of the united states, composed by John Philip Sousa, often played during 4th of July firework shows?
The stars and stripes forever
In 1904, an ice cream vendor at the st Louis World's Fair ran out of clean glass bowls. He teamed up with a nearby pastry vendor selling waffle like treats to create what revolutionary container?
The ice cream cone
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson bought a massive piece of land from France for $15 million, instantly doubling the size of the USA. What was the deal called?
The Louisiana Purchase
When fishing in the beautiful rivers of oregon, the state fishing laws say you can legally use a single piece of corn on your hook, but it is strictly illegal to do what wacky action with a whole can of corn to attract a fish?
dump the whole can of corn into the water. this is called chumming
In Professional Bowling, what is the specific animal related term used when a player manages to roll three consecutive strikes in a row?
turkey
Uncle Sam is a famous symbol of the US government, but his name reportedly comes from Samuel Wilson, a New York Businessman who supplied what specific item to soldiers during the war of 1812?
Barrels of meat/ beef
What common home improvement item was originally invented in 1953 by rocket scientists trying to create a spray that would stop nuclear missiles from rusting?
WD 40
Who was the only US President in history to serve more than two terms in office, leading the country through World War II and the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (served 4 terms)