Golden Facts
The atomic symbol for gold, derived from the Latin word 'aurum,' meaning 'shining dawn.
What is Au?
This film, set in New Zealand, is one of Allyson's all-time favorites.
What is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Allyson would rather eat raw lettuce than use this popular salad dressing.
What is Ranch Dressing (or any dressing)?
Allyson visited this European Country known for its croissants on a study abroad.
What is France?
Allyson served a church mission in this South American country.
What is Peru?
In Greek mythology, this King of Phrygia was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold.
Who is King Midas?
This actor, known for his roles as Ethan Hunt and Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, is Allyson's favorite.
Who is Tom Cruise?
The very sight of this spiky desert plant will elicit a visceral reaction from Allyson.
What is a cactus?
Allyson met her future husband in this student activity class.
What is bowling?
Allyson grew up in this small Missouri city.
What is Kirksville?
This 19th-century event, triggered by the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, caused a massive migration to California.
What is the California Gold Rush?
Advertisements for this Swiss chocolate maker frequently feature one of Allyson's celebrity crushes.
What is Lindt Chocolate?
Allyson harvests a generational disdain for this Salt Lake City University.
What is the University of Utah?
Allyson majored in this Marriott School of Business field at BYU.
What is Human Resources?
Allyson played this high school sport, currently holding a major tournament in Australia.
What is tennis?
Gold served as the standard for currency exchange in many countries until this system was abandoned in the 20th century.
What is the gold standard?
This Arizona State graduate, known for his long beard, is Allyson's favorite NBA player.
Who is James Harden?
Allyson will avoid this driving maneuver at all costs.
What is parallel parking?
Allyson first tried alcohol in this foreign country.
What is Mexico?
Allyson successfully represented North Korea in this high school club competition.
What is Model U.N.
Gold is considered rare because it is believed to form during this type of massive cosmic explosion
What is a supernova?
Allyson adores these apex predators that have been around for over 400 million years, surviving five mass extinctions.
What are sharks?
Despite her love for marine life, Allyson hates this water-based activity.
What is swimming.
What is Offensive Lineman?
Allyson's family's Christmas Eve traditions involve hiding this small, metal or plastic object that is worn on the finger to protect it while pushing a needle through fabric.
What is a thimble?