Books & Other Stuff
The Da Vinci Code opens with a murder in which famous museum?
The Louvre
In which state is the longest coastline in the U.S., 6,640 miles, greater than all other states combined?
Alaska
This is the term for a prolonged dry period in nature.
Drought
The book of Genesis speaks to the original sin in this garden.
Eden
New Jersey
Trenton
Where was Hawaiian pizza created?
Ontario, Canada
What is the smallest state in the United States?
Rhode Island
These wild, cat-like creatures have the highest incidence of rabies.
Raccoons (Skunks, bats, and foxes are other species of wildlife that often become infected.)
This is the Garden State.
New Jersey
North Carolina
Raleigh
This U.S. state has the highest number of night-shift workers.
Nevada (This is due to the high percentage of third-shift workers in Las Vegas.)
In what state was Jack Daniels Whiskey born?
Tennessee
This is the most prevalent blood type in the world.
O positive. (O negative is considered the universal blood donor type.)
The Hanging Gardens were located here.
Babylon
Michigan
Lansing
How big was the largest snowflake ever recorded?
15" wide, 8" deep
The first college to establish coeducation can be found in which state?
Ohio
Say What?!
Toy boat, toy boat, toy boat, toy boat, toy boat
This plant was once more valuable than gold.
Tulips
Kentucky
Frankfort
Which story authored by Washington Irving has the character Ichabod Crane?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Which state is home to Mark Twain and some of his characters, such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn?
Missouri
What famous U.S. festival hosted over 350,000 fans in 1969?
Woodstock
This is the fastest-growing woody plant.
Bamboo
South Carolina
Columbia
In Arizona, fines for cactus graffiti can cost up to what?
$5,000
Which state is considered the geographic center of North America?
North Dakota
What color is the toilet paper sold in France?
Pink
This country is the location of Butchart Gardens.
Canada
Ohio
Columbus
In which state do Mark Twain's characters, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn live?
Missouri
What is the nickname of Mississippi?
The Magnolia State
Animals that lay eggs don't have what?
Belly buttons
Saffron is extracted from which flower?
Crocus flower
Say What?!
Vigorous Vesta voiced voluble verse vociferously.
Tears tells you the reason for someone crying. If the teardrop comes from the right eye, what does it mean?
Tears of joy. Otherwise, it's because of pain.
Kentucky used to be part of what other state until 1792?
Virginia
A one-day weather forecast requires how many math calculations?
A 10 billion
Which flowers were once known as Gillyflowers?
Carnations
New Mexico
Santa Fe
What famous author (science fiction) was a descendant of one of the Salem witches?
Ray Bradbury
Which state is home to Boeing, a leader in space and aircraft?
Washington
How fast does the average raindrop fall?
7 mph
Which flowers can change its color from blue to pink by adding acid into the soil?
Hydrangea
Nevada
Carson City
The Lion King is a movie loosely inspired by which of Shakespeare's dramas?
Hamlet
Which famous landmark can be found in Missouri?
St. Louis Arch
What creature's sense of smell is stronger than a dog's?
Ant
Finish the words to this popular Dean Martin song, "I want some red roses for..."
A blue lady.
Final Jeopardy: Border States
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio