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What was the LAST name of the two who invented the first airplane?
Wright
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WHAT did the Wright brothers invent?
airplane
100
True or False
Tornadoes can form any month of the year.
True
Tornadoes can form in any month of the year, and can be caused by both supercell and non-supercell thunderstorms.
100
What is the most dangerous animal in WI? (in terms of causing deaths)
Hint: most dangerous to drivers and passengers
Generally, white-tailed deer are far from the most dangerous animal in Wisconsin. However, the real danger occurs when people and deer collide on roadways, which is somewhat common in the Badger State. State Farm claims the odds of a human-deer collision in Wisconsin are 1 in 77!
100
Peanut butter and chocolate shaped trees what are we?
Reese's Trees
100
Which team won the first Super Bowl?
Packers
100
In what state must you pay to park you animal such as your elephant, caramel or horse the same as your car?
Hint: The Sunshine State
In Florida ... legal parking fees toward animals must be paid.
Sounds like Jumanji was real once upon a time in Florida, because legal fees have to be paid for animal parking — including elephants, camels and horses. According to Country Living, this law took effect in the 1920s, when the Ringling Bros. Circus moved its winter show operations to Florida.
100
True or False
a tornado is invisible until it picks up dirt and other debris to make it visible
Visibility
Tornadoes can be invisible until they pick up dust and debris, or a cloud forms within the spinning funnel
200
How were the Wrights related to one another?
(Brothers, father and son ect?)
Brothers
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WHERE is the Wright Flyer (first flight plane) now?
The Wright Flyer is on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
200
They are often said to have a ______ shape
Funnel
200
We are a little bug reasonable for carrying diseases most common being Lyme disease?
Deer ticks
200
Red and white stripped with peppermint flavor what are we?
candy canes
200
Which team has lost the most Super Bowls?
Denver Branco's
200
In what US state can you NOT throw a brick on to the highway UNLESS you have written permission from the City Council?
Hint: the Hawkeye State
In Iowa ... you can't throw a brick onto a highway.
This Corn State law seems to be written in stone. Throwing bricks — or any other "dangerous instruments or toys," for that matter — onto a highway, street, or any public ground is prohibited in Iowa, unless you have written permission from the City Council.
200
We are the two pieces of candy that scared Santa who are we?
Hint: we melt in your mouth not your hand
300
What were the first names of the bothers?
Orville and Wilbur
300
How old were the brothers when they passed away?
Wilbur Wright Died at the age of 45 from typhoid fever in 1912. Wilbur contracted the disease after eating bad oysters at a hotel in Boston.
Orville lived until 1948, when he died of a heart attack at age 77, living 35 years after his brother
300
What's anther name for a tornado?
twister
300
OFF is a good way to keep these monsters at bay they will leave you itchy. What are they?
Not just a nuisance, mosquitoes can transmit a myriad of diseases, including the West Nile virus, which, in 2017, caused the deaths of four Wisconsinites. The pesky insects also spread La Crosse encephalitis. Though most show no symptoms, severe cases can include seizures, coma, and paralysis.
300
What kind of candy is this?
Ribbon candy
300
How many teams are there in the NFL?
32
300
In what state can you NOT ride your horse more than 10 mph?
Hint: The Hoosier State
In Indiana ... it's illegal to ride a horse above 10 MPH.
Hopefully your horse has a speedometer! No horse shall be "driven" at a speed above 10 MPH in Indiana, due to high-
300
What is this called?
Old Fashioned Christmas Candy
400
Did the brothers every fly together?
Bonus: if so when?
Orville and Wilbur Wright flew together once, on May 25, 1910:
Orville piloted the plane, and Wilbur was the passenger. The flight lasted about six minutes and took place near Dayton, Ohio.
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How long (how many seconds) did the first flight last?
only 12 seconds
400
Tornados are often said to sound like _______
A tornado typically sounds like a loud, continuous roar, often compared to a freight train rushing by, with a deep rumble and sometimes a whooshing sound similar to a waterfall depending on its intensity and proximity; many people describe it as a deafening noise.
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We are black and although dangerous but very unlikely to attact unless prompted.
Bears the likelihood of being attacked or killed by a bear in Wisconsin is extremely low. In fact, the last recorded "bear attack" was in 2017 in Florence County. The USDA states that most bear attacks in the state are the result of a dog and bear coming in contact with one another and a human intervening to save their pet.
400
What kind of candy is this?
Angle food or Sponge candy
400
Who has the most career rushing yards?
Emmitt Smith
400
In what US state can you NOT serve wine in a teacup?
Hint: home of Dorthey from the Wizard of Oz
Kansas: It’s illegal to serve wine in teacups
In Kansas, there exists a particular statute prohibiting the serving of wine in teacups. Although the exact origins of this law are unclear, there are speculations linking it to endeavors aimed at reducing alcohol intake during the Prohibition period.
400
How old were the Wright Brothers when they flew for the first time at Kitty Hawk?
On December 17, 1903, when the Wright brothers made the first powered flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Wilbur Wright was 36 years old and Orville Wright was 32 years old
500
WHO took the father of the Wright brothers on his first flight?
Orville took his 82-year-old father on his first and only flight.
500
The Wright brothers launched the _______ age.
The Wright brothers' flight launched the aviation age. Within two generations, people were routinely traveling by air, breaking the sound barrier, and walking on the moon.
500
What is the biggest thereat (danger) to people in a tornado?
The biggest tornado threat to human beings is from flying debris in the wind. It is important to note that straight-line winds from a thunderstorm can do damage similar to an F0 or F1 tornado
500
although little red ridding hood would have you believe differently we are dangerous but as it turns out rarely to humans.
wolves are rarely aggressive toward humans – a fact only confirmed by USDA records, which indicate there hasn’t been a wolf attack on a human in Wisconsin in modern history. Furthermore, there have only been a handful of attacks in all of North America, most of which occurred when humans were feeding wolves, which is why it’s best to keep a safe distance.
500
What type of candy is this?
Chocolate covered cherries
500
What team did Joe Montana finish his NFL career with?
Kansas City Chiefs
500
In what US state can you NOT wear a fake mustache that causes laugher to church?
Hint: its the Heart of Dixie
It’s illegal to wear a fake mustache in church that causes laughter in Alabama
500
We look harmless and in the water are often do stile but we do NOT like to be picked up and that is often the reason we bite humans. What are we?
snapping turtles
600
What did Father Wright famously yell at Orville during his first and only flight?
His father was excited and shouted, “Higher, Orville, higher!” as the plane ascended
600
How many years did it take the Wright brothers to achieve that first flight at Kitty Hawk?
The Wright brothers' achievement was the culmination of four years of research and testing. They were self-taught engineers who used teamwork and the scientific process.
600
How do we rate tornados? (what the name of the scale use to rate tornados?)
The EF Scale replaced the original Fujita (F) Scale in 2007. The EF Scale includes more damage indicators and degrees of damage than the F Scale, which improved the accuracy of the ratings.
600
In Wisconsin, you can find us in the rugged open bluffs on the western and southwestern sides of the state, where prey like frogs, birds, and smaller snakes are in abundance, what are we?
Timber Riddler snake
600
What is this?
Fudge
600
Which NFL team has the most Hall of Fame inductees?
Chicago Bears
600
In what US state can you NOT play Bingo while drunk or using an otherwise impairing substance?
Hint: Old North State
North Carolina: It is illegal to operate or participate in a game of bingo while under the influence of an impairing substance
In North Carolina, there is a strong emphasis on maintaining the integrity of bingo nights [3], which is completely understandable. Evidently, consuming excessive amounts of alcohol prior to participating in a game of bingo is strongly discouraged within the state of North Carolina.
600
What was the top speed of the first flight?
6.8 miles per hour
700
The Wright Brothers had a famous shop before inventing the airplane. What did they make, repair and sell at the shop?
A bicycle shop
The brothers gained a reputation as skilled cyclists and mechanics. They opened the Wright Cycle Company in 1892 to sell and repair bicycles.
Bicycle builders In 1896, the brothers began building their own line of bicycles. They designed their own features, such as a self-oiling wheel hub and coaster brakes
700
What is the name of the town formally known as Kitty Hawk?
Kill Devils Hill
Although you'll find Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, Wilbur and Orville would have referred to the location of their experiments as Kitty Hawk, the closest town in 1903. Kill Devil Hills didn't become an incorporated town until fifty years after the first flight.
700
Where is tornado ally in the US?
Tornado Alley
The central United States, from northern Texas to South Dakota, is known as Tornado Alley because of its climate and geography.
700
This big cat roams the mountainous regions, rocky terrains, and forests throughout Wisconsin, recognized by their reddish-brown to gray coloration with a black-tipped tail, What is it?
The cougar (Puma concolor) is also known as a mountain lion, panther, and catamount,
700
___________s a hard candy made from peanuts and a combination of butter and sugar, also known as toffee. It's a type of brittle, which is a confection of flat, broken pieces of hard sugar candy that often contain nuts.
700
What is the name of the NFL draft pick who is selected last?
Mr. Irrelevant
700
In what US state can you NOT sell dog hair?
Hint: the Blue Hen State
In Delaware ... you can't sell dog hair.
State residents of Delaware are barred from selling the hair of a dog or cat. We wonder how much money residents used to be able to cash in for all the hair left on the sofa.
700
WHY is it always quiet before a tornado?
As the air descends, it gets warmer and drier. As it covers an area, things tend to get quiet and calm. Many animals sense the change and know a storm is coming. They take shelter, so you won't see or hear them.
800
How old was there father when he took his first flight?
82
800
WHEN (date or year) did the Wright brothers flight take place?
The Wright brothers' first flight took place on December 17, 1903
800
When caught outside during a tornado we are advised to lay in a ditch. WHY?
When caught in the open during a tornado and unable to reach a shelter, people are advised to lie flat in a ditch because it is a low-lying area, allowing flying debris from the tornado to pass over you instead of hitting you directly; essentially, the ditch puts you below the level of most airborne debris, minimizing the risk of injury.
800
This animal has for years been spotted in much of Wisconsin, primarily in Crawford, Grant, Florence, and Iowa counties, yet it is rare to see one what is it?
Wild boar They can easily charge at you when cornered or feeling threatened, so it is best to give them a wide berth. Wild boars are prolific breeders and multiply at a staggering rate, which leaves controlling their population in Wisconsin to the mercy of hunters and farmers with guns.
800
What is a firm, translucent candy made with gelatin or gum arabic.
800
What player won the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same season?
Patrick Mahomes
800
In this state a woman can NOT marry the same man 4 times, what is it?
Hint: the bluegrass state
In Kentucky ... a woman cannot marry the same man four times.
According to Woman's Day, a law in Kentucky forbids a woman from marrying the same man more than three times. Hopefully, third time really is the charm!
800
Who was the first NFL player to WIN dancing with the stars?
Emmitt Smith was the first NFL player to win Dancing with the Stars in season 3 with his partner Cheryl Burke in November 2006. Smith is a former running back for the Dallas Cowboys and is the league's all-time rushing leader.
900
WHY did the brothers ONLY fly together once?
The brothers had promised their father they would never fly together because he feared losing both of them in an accident. However, he made an exception for this one-time flight
900
WHAT did they name the plane they made history with at Kitty Hawk?
At 10:35 a.m., on December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made history in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, when they made the first powered, controlled flight of a heavier-than-air flying machine, a craft they designed and built, simply called the Flyer. The airplane had been invented.
900
How old was the youngest person to survive being sucked into a tornado?
According to recent news reports, a four-month-old baby named Lord Youngblood is considered the youngest child to survive being sucked into a tornado, after he was lifted from his bassinet by a tornado in Clarksville, Tennessee, and later found alive in a tree
900
___________ are the largest wild animals in Wisconsin
Mouse
In Wisconsin, they occupy wooded habitats in the northern region, although their population is relatively low. Bulls grow huge antlers in the summer and spring and their large frame can be intimidating when you come across one. They get pretty territorial and aggressive during mating season as testosterone builds up, and can attack without warning by stumping on you with hardy hooves.
900
What is the name of this candy?
Gumdrop nugget candy
900
Which NFL team has never appeared in a Super Bowl?
Hint: there are 3
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars
900
In what US state can you NOT shoot animals from an airplane?
You can't shoot animals from an airplane: It's illegal to shoot animals from an airplane.
900
In what US state can you NOT use an pedoscope (x-ray machine) to measure your shoe size?
Nevada: Measure Your Feet The Normal Way
Using a pedoscope (in other words an x-ray machine to size your shoes) is illegal in Nevada. So you’ll just have to measure your feet the normal way, I guess. So much for your daily dose of high levels of radiation.