1966
Syracuse
Music Facts
Lacrosse
Dad Miscellaneous
100

John Lennon sparked a massive controversy in the U.S. after an interview with the London Evening Standard was published, in which he claimed this group was "more popular than Jesus."

The Beatles

100

Located in the Tipperary Hill neighborhood, this is famously the only place in the United States where you will find this traffic signal configuration to honor Irish heritage.

Upside down traffic light

100

Before becoming the frontman of the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl was the drummer for this seminal Seattle band that released the 1991 album Nevermind.

Nirvana

100

This ACC powerhouse, known for its legendary "No. 22" jersey tradition, plays its home games in the JMA Wireless Dome (formerly the Carrier Dome).

What is Syracuse?

100

What is Dad's middle name?

Patrick

200

This Dr. Seuss holiday special, narrated by Boris Karloff, first aired on CBS in December 1966 and has been a staple ever since.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

200

This 363-mile waterway, which once ran right through the heart of downtown Syracuse, is commemorated today at a dedicated museum on Erie Boulevard.

The Erie Canal

200

This band’s 1987 album Appetite for Destruction became the best-selling debut album of all time in the U.S., featuring hits like "Welcome to the Jungle."

Guns N' Roses

200

This Baltimore-based university holds the record for the most NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championships, having reached double digits in titles since the tournament began in 1971.

What is John Hopkins Blue Jays?

200

Mental Math Challenge: 342 x 12

4,104

300

What popular American comedian, actor, producer and screenwriter  

Adam Sandler

300

Syracuse earned its salty nickname because it was the center of salt production in the U.S. for much of the 19th century, utilizing brine springs located around this lake.

What is Onondoga Lake?

300

On the iconic Annie Leibovitz-shot cover for this 1984 album, Bruce is seen from behind in front of an American flag with a red baseball cap in his pocket.

What is Born in the USA?

300

In both field and box lacrosse, this is the name of the circular area surrounding the goal that offensive players are generally prohibited from entering.

What is the crease?

300

How many nieces and nephews (including great) does dad have?

12

400

Gene Roddenberry’s "Wagon Train to the Stars" premiered on NBC this year, introducing the world to Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock.

Star Trek

400

In 1954, Danny Biasone, owner of the Syracuse Nationals, changed basketball forever by inventing this 24-second device to speed up the game.

What is shot clock?

400

In 1980, this Australian band "shook" the world with their first album featuring lead singer Brian Johnson following the death of Bon Scott.

Who is AC/DC?

400

Unlike many other college sports, the NCAA Lacrosse Quarterfinals and Semifinals are traditionally held over this specific American holiday weekend in May.




What is Memorial Day Weekend?

400

How long is the bike in a Half Ironman?

56 miles

500

What famous chip was released in 1966, named after the Spanish word for "little fried golden thing"?

Doritos

500

Before adopting "Orange" in 1890, the official colors of Syracuse University were actually these two pastel shades.

pink and Azura(blue)

500

This British band’s 1982 music video for "Come On Eileen" featured the group in overalls and became an MTV staple.

Dexys Midnight Runners

500

Before becoming an NFL Hall of Fame running back for the Cleveland Browns, this athlete was an All-American lacrosse player at Syracuse University.

Who is Jim Brown?

500

KEVIN is ranked as the 39th most popular given name in the United States with an estimated population of about 

1 million (1,101,003)