The Sunshine State
This states official nickname is "The Sunshine State"
What is Florida?
St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the United States, founded in 1565.
These parties after weddings are a way of celebrating the new marriage
What is a wedding reception?
The tiered cake tradition comes from a medieval game to kiss over a tall stack of buns.
This American car manufacturer released the iconic Thunderbird in the 1950s and the Mustang in the 1960s
What is Ford?
Introduced in 1955 to challenge the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird created the "personal luxury car" segment, blending V8 performance with comfort
This is Germany's once divided capital.
What is Berlin?
German reunification officially occurred on October 3, 1990, joining East and West Germany after 45 years of division, following the Berlin Wall's collapse on November 9, 1989.
You'll find this on the dinner table, alongside a fork and spoon.
What is a Knife?
The oldest known tool dates back 1.4 million years, featuring a flint blade with a handle, something like our modern knives.
This C Country is our neighbor to the north.
What is Canada?
Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, boasting the longest coastline and more lakes than any other country in the world.
This is the state capital of Florida.
What is Tallahassee?
Unlike most of Florida, Tallahassee is known for its rolling hills
You might throw this kind of party for someone who just finished high school or college
What is a graduation party?
The iconic tossing of graduation caps began around 1912 at the U.S. Naval Academy. Naval students were required to wear their caps at all times when outdoors; the toss symbolized the end of this rule and the start of their new officer roles.
This young rising movie star, known for his film "Rebel Without a Cause" tragically died in an automobile accident on Sept. 30th, 1955.
Who is James Dean?
Actor Alec Guinness warned Dean not to drive his new Porsche just a week before the fatal accident, telling him, "If you get in that car, you will be found dead in it by this time next week".
This is how many items are in a baker's dozen
What is 13?
A baker’s dozen equals 13 instead of 12, a tradition originating from 13th-century English laws that punished bakers for selling underweight bread.
Many medieval stories involve one of these in shining armor
What is a Knight?
Training started around age 7 as a page, then as a squire at 14, learning to ride, fight, and serve, finally becoming a knight around age 21.
Chairman Mao Zedong became leader of this C nation in October 1949.
What is China?
Although geographically spanning five time zones, all of China operates on Beijing Time, meaning the sun may rise as late as 10 a.m. in some western regions.
This fruit, the state fruit of Florida, is used to make a kind of juice often associated with Florida
What are oranges?
Approximately 70% of the U.S. supply of oranges comes from Florida.
You and your neighbors might get together to throw this kind of party for all the residents of a neighborhood or street.
What is a block party?
Block parties originated on New York’s Lower East Side during World War I, serving as patriotic street gatherings to support departing soldiers.
He was the U.S. President from 1953 to 1961.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Eisenhower is the only president to be baptized while in office, joining the National Presbyterian Church in 1953.
This geyser in Yellowstone National Park is known for erupting roughly every 90 minute
What is Old Faithful?
It blasts 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of boiling water 100 to 180 feet high, often lasting 1.5 to 5 minutes per eruption.
This joint separates your calves from your thighs
What is a knee?
Your kneecaps are unique to you, and an MRI can use them for identification, similar to biometrics like fingerprints.
This C country is located just 90 miles off the south eastern coast of the United States
What is Cuba?
The U.S. embargo against Cuba, which began in the 1960s, is one of the longest-running trade sanctions in modern history.
This city on the southern coast of Florida is a global vacation destination, in part due to its tropical climate and nice beaches
What is Miami?
It has only snowed once in Miami's recorded history, on January 19, 1977.
In Judaism, one of these parties is traditionally held when a child turns 13 years old
What is a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah?
While rooted in 1,200-year-old traditions, modern, elaborate celebrations are a relatively recent development.
Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for this debilitating disease during the 1950s
What is Polio.
Within two years of the vaccine's release, annual polio cases in the U.S. dropped from over 57,000 to under 6,000.
Jo Namath, Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana all were professionals in this sport.
What is Football?
Despite being named MVP of Super Bowl III and leading the Jets to a 16-7 upset over the Colts, Namath did not attempt a pass in the entire fourth quarter.
You might hear this sound if someone is at your front door
What is a knock?
Many researchers believe "knock on wood" originated from a 19th-century British children's game called "Tiggy Touchwood" (a type of tag).
This European C country has the capital city of Prague.
What is Czechoslovakia/ Czech Republic/Czechia?
Prague Castle is the largest in the world, covering over 17,000 acres.
Merritt Island, Florida, is the location of this NASA facility that is the site for space rocket and shuttle launches on the east coast.
What is Cape Canaveral or Cape Kennedy?
2025 set a new record with 109 rocket launches.
An invitation to a party might ask you do this by a certain date, basically letting the person or organization know if you will be attending the party.
What is RSVP?
RSVP is an acronym from the French phrase "Répondez s'il vous plaît," which means "Please respond" or "Please reply,".
Chubby Checker helped popularized this dance that is often associated with late 50s and early 60s rock n roll
What is the Twist?
In October 2012, approximately 4,000 people danced along with Chubby Checker in Deland, Florida, to set a world record.
In the Catholic Church, this is the name for the highest ranking members after the Pope.
What are Cardinals?
The red bird, the Northern Cardinal, was named after the red robes of Catholic cardinals, not the other way around.
You might find one of this in a piece of wood, or in your hair if you've neglected to brush it.
What is a knot?
Sailors in the 17th century used a "chip log" or "common log," which was a reel of rope with knots tied at specific intervals. The number of knots passing through a sailor's hands in a set time determined the ship's speed, giving us the unit "knots".
This north African country shares its name with a 4 letter mans name
What is Chad?
With over 200 ethnic groups, Chad is an incredibly diverse nation.
Both a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is the name of 2 million acre wetlands area in south Florida where you might see alligators and Manatee
What are the Everglades?
Despite often being called a swamp, the Everglades is a 60-mile-wide, shallow, slow-moving river that flows from Lake Okeechobee south to Florida Bay. It moves at a rate of approximately 2.5 miles per day.
You might throw your child this kind of a party when they reach driving age.
What is a sweet 16 party?
Popular, modern themes include masquerade balls, Hawaiian luaus, "Pretty in Pink," and Hollywood-style red carpet events.
This cartoon, featuring a stone age family from the town of Bedrock, first aired on September 30, 1960
What is the Flintstones?
The show was the first to feature a married couple (Fred and Wilma) sharing a bed, breaking a major TV taboo.
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, these are Romeo and Juliet's last name.
What are Montague and Capulet?
The names are based on real 13th-century Italian factions—the Montecchi (Verona) and Cappelletti (Cremona)—who were involved in political power struggles.
This is a word for all the facts, information, and skills learned through experience or education. Though similar it differs from wisdom.
What is Knowledge?
A popular analogy is that knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, while wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
This South American C country is both the longest and one of the narrowest country in the world, being 2,670 miles north-to-south, but is only about 110 miles wide on average.
What is Chile?
Chile has over 1,300 volcanoes, roughly 500 of which are considered active.