Olympics
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps
Phelps is an American swimmer. He holds the record for the most Olympic medals, with a total of 28 medals. This includes 23 gold medals, three silver medals, and two bronze medals
Michigan
Michigan has the longest shoreline of the United States, bordering roughly 3,288 miles of lakes, followed by Wisconsin at 820 miles, New York at 473 miles, and Ohio at 312 miles.
Which animal is the mascot
for Energizer batteries?
A bunny
The Energizer Bunny does not have a specific name like a person; it's a brand mascot. The character is simply known as the "Energizer Bunny"
The Least Populous
North Dakota
North Dakota has 796,000 people
Nebraska has 2 million
New York has 8.2 Million
These elected officials in the U.S. government take their name from the Latin for "old man"
Senators
US Senators serve 6 year terms
How many rings are in the Olympic flag, and what does each ring stand for?
The five interlocking rings in the Olympic logo symbolize the union of the five continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) and the meeting of athletes from all over the world at the Olympic Games. The five colors (blue, yellow, black, green, and red) were chosen because they represent the colors found on the flags of all nations at the time the flag was created.
Approximately what percentage of the world’s fresh water is in the Great Lakes?
~21%
More than 30 million people rely on the Great Lakes for drinking water—10 percent of the U.S. population and 30 percent of the Canadian population.
What famous 104 year old mascott was 'killed off' in a super bowl commerical in 2020?
Mr. Peanut
In a memorable Super Bowl commercial, Planters' mascot Mr. Peanut was killed off in a Super Bowl ad. The commercial depicted Mr. Peanut, along with actors Matt Walsh and Wesley Snipes, in a car accident where he ultimately sacrificed himself to save his friends. The commercial also featured a funeral for Mr. Peanut that aired during the Super Bowl.
Its name does not have a Native American origin?
New York
In 1664, New York was named in honor of the Duke of York (later King James II of England). James's elder brother, King Charles II, appointed him proprietor of the former territory of New Netherland, including the city of New Amsterdam, when the Kingdom of England seized it from Dutch control.
Winter Olympic events using these first appeared at the 1998 Nagano games
Snowboards
The first snowboards were developed in 1965 when Sherm Poppen, an engineer in Muskegon, Michigan, invented a toy for his daughters by fastening two skis together and attaching a rope to one end so he would have some control as they stood on the board and glided downhill.
When were the first winter Olympics held?
1924
The 1924 Winter Olympics, officially known as the I Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Chamonix 1924, were a winter multi-sport event which was held in 1924 in Chamonix, France
What is the seaway used by boats to reach the great lakes from the Atlantic ocean?
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway is a deep draft waterway extending 2,340 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the head of the Great Lakes, in the heart of North America. The St. Lawrence Seaway portion of the System extends from Montreal to mid-Lake Erie.
What Animals does GEICO use to help sell insurance?
Gecko
The GEICO Gecko's, real name Martin, is the primary mascot of GEICO and its commercials.
The Oregon Trail crossed it
Nebraska
The trail followed the Platte River through Nebraska, and the portion within the state is significant, with numerous historical sites and preserved sections. While about 300 miles of the original route remain untouched.
Specifically, to give a shopper less money back than he is entitled to
Shortchange
To shortchange is to give someone less than you owe them. If you hand over a five dollar bill for a one-dollar lemonade and get three dollars back, the lemonade seller shortchanged you. The useful word shortchange is an American English coinage from the 1880s.
What year was the last year that the Olympic gold medals were made entirely out of gold?
1912
The last series of Olympic medals to be made of solid gold were awarded at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Olympic gold medals are required to be made from at least 92.5% silver, and must contain a minimum of 6 grams of gold. All Olympic medals must be at least 70mm in diameter and 3mm thick.
What freighter sank in a storm in 1975 on Lake Superior and was later immortalized in a ballad by Gordon Lightfoot?
Edmound Fitzgerald
The Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter that sank on Lake Superior in a storm on November 10, 1975, was immortalized in the ballad "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot. All 29 crew members aboard the ship perished in the sinking.
How many M&M mascots are there?
6
There are currently six primary M&M mascots: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, and Brown. These mascots represent the brand with distinct personalities and characteristics.
Nebraska
Nebraska is 77,348 mi2
North Dakota is 70,698 mi2
New York is 54,556 mi2
Term for an early 20th century female agitator for women's voting rights
Suffragist
Some famous suffragists include Susand B Anthony, Fredrick Douglas, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games? (Since 1896)
The United States
The United States has hosted the most Olympic Games, a total of eight times. These include both Summer and Winter Olympic Games
How many of the great lakes names come from native languages?
4 out of 5
All of the Great Lakes except Lake Superior were named after Native American languages or tribes. Lake Superior, however, was named by French explorers as "Lac Supérieur" (Upper Lake), reflecting its position north of Lake Huron.
What year was the Gerber Baby first put onto marketing?
1928
Ann Turner Cook became the company's official trademark in 1931. In 1951, Cook reached a settlement with Gerber for several thousand dollars, but she received no other royalties for her likeness.
Its cities include Minot, Jamestown & Grand Forks
North Dakota
Eternally doomed rock roller of Greek mythology
Sisyphus
was the founder and king of Ephyra. He reveals Zeus's abduction of Aegina to the river god Asopus, thereby incurring Zeus's wrath. His subsequent cheating of death earns him eternal punishment in the underworld, once he dies of old age.