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Known for their distinctive helmets, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats participate in this NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference.
What is the Big 12?
Cincinnati's world-famous zoo named this premature baby hippo born in 2017, who became an internet sensation.
Who is Fiona?
This multi-platinum 90s R&B group behind the hit "Invisible Man" was formed in Cincinnati and included brothers Nick and Drew Lachey.
What is 98 Degrees?
This legendary local amusement park, once located in Mason, Ohio, was heavily featured in the 1977 movie The Car and the 1974 TV movie The Partridge Family Thanksgiving special.
What is Kings Island?
Cincinnati sits directly on the northern banks of this major American river, which separates Ohio from Kentucky.
What is the Ohio River?
In 1869, this first-ever professional baseball team, boasting an undefeated 65-0 record across all matches.
Who were the Cincinnati Red Stockings?
This Cincinnati-based consumer goods giant manufactures household brands like Tide, Pampers, and Crest.
What is Procter & Gamble (P&G)?
This world-renowned Cincinnati institution features an acoustically pristine venue that hosts both the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the May Festival.
What is Music Hall?
This acclaimed director, born in Cincinnati in 1946, directed cinematic masterpieces like Jaws, Schindler's List, and Jurassic Park.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
This historic Cincinnati neighborhood, known for its 19th-century Bavarian architecture, shares its name with a famous European river.
What is Over-the-Rhine (OTR)?
Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, famous for his "Ocho Cinco" alter ego.
Who is Chad Johnson?
Before hosting his own talk show and becoming the Mayor of Cincinnati, he notably served as the city's city councilman.
Who is Jerry Springer?
Founded in 1895, this world-class musical organization performs at the historic Cincinnati Music Hall in Over-the-Rhine.
What is the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra?
This 1988 Best Picture winner starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise filmed its famous escalator and diner scenes in Greater Cincinnati.
What is Rain Man?
This iconic, historic suspension bridge spans the Ohio River and served as a prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge.
What is the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge?
This legendary baseball player broke Ty Cobb's all-time hits record in 1985 while playing for the Reds.
Who is Pete Rose?
Laura C. Cooper and her son Albert Prudina invented this iconic 8-sided fortune-telling toy in Cincinnati before licensing it to be produced.
What is the Magic 8 Ball?
This legendary R&B singer and "Godfather of Soul" was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, but spent his crucial formative and recording years in Cincinnati.
Who is James Brown?
George Clooney directed and starred in this 2011 political drama film, which shot extensively on the Xavier University and downtown Cincinnati campuses.
What is The Ides of March?
Because of its terrain, Cincinnati is historically nicknamed the city of this many hills, drawing comparisons to Rome.
What is Seven?
This Great Eight Big Red Machine catcher won two NL MVP awards and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989
Who is Johnny Bench?
This iconic 1970s and '80s sitcom centered on the fictional radio station 96-X and featured characters like Dr. Johnny Fever.
What is WKRP in Cincinnati?
This Cincinnati native founded King Records in 1945, playing a massive role in the integration and success of early rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and country music.
Who is Syd Nathan?
This Cincinnati-born actor starred in The West Wing and Parks and Recreation, and was part of the 1980s "Brat Pack."
Who is Rob Lowe?
Before it was named Cincinnati, the settlement on the Ohio River was known by this somewhat clunky, invented name meaning "town opposite the mouth of the Licking River."
What is Losantiville?