STL Food
What chain of bakery-cafe and fast casual restaurants, which was founded in St. Louis in 1987, has its current headquarters in Sunset Hills, Missouri?
Answer: Panera Bread
When and where was Alpha Psi Lambda founded? (national)
1985 at the Ohio State University (Colmubus, Ohio)
Which figure is often depicted as a skeleton dressed elegantly, symbolizing Mexican culture’s acceptance of death?
La Catrina
On which presidents birthday was Washu’s charter passed on? (hint:there is a statue of him on campus)
Answer: George Washington
Which country popularized the music style ‘reggaeton’?
Answer: Puerto Rico
What drink was first popularized and commercialized due to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis?
Answer: Ice tea
When was APsi officially recognized as a national organization?
September 25, 1992
(extra points for month and day)
The holiday originated about 3,000 years ago from indigenous peoples of what country?
Mexico
What does WILD stand for and when did the first WILD take place?
Answer: Walk in and Lay down, 1973
What popular dance originated in the Dominican Republic?
Answer: Merengue
Which famous fast-food chain was founded in St. Louis in 1950?
Answer: Jack in the Box
What was the line name of the ‘85 founders?
“Los Primeros”
What is the difference between November 01 and November 02 in the Dia de los Muertos celebration?
November 01 - infants and children
November 02 - adults
The thinker on the rock Aka the bunny is one of how many total in the world?
Answer: Eight
Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the Queen of what music?
Answer: Tejano
What is the traditional topping for St. Louis-style pizza and what is it made of?
Answer: Provel cheese - made of swiss, cheddar, and provolone
What is Alpha Mu’s founding date?
April 28, 2018
What is a traditional flower of Dia de los Muertos that is often worn by women and used to decorate altars?
Yellow Marigolds
What was the first official name of Washu when it was established?
Answer: Elliot Seminary
Where is singer-songwriter Shakira from?
Answer: Colombia
What is one popular cow-based food that was “popularized” by STL? (I have “popularized” in quotes for a reason).
Answer: Beef brain sandwiches - maybe not popular outside of Missouri but certainly many in MO have had it especially older generations. Sheep brain is more commonly used now though.
Who is number 100?
Yeshua
Dia de los Muertos coincides with what two Catholic holidays?
All Soul’s Day and All Saint’s Day
How many research projects take place each year at Washu?
Answer: 3,000+
The music style ‘bossa nova’ is derived from which classic Brazilian genre?
Answer: Samba