Across State Lines
As early as 1901 this U.S. state was described as “The Mitten State.”
Michigan
This Auburn coach led the Tigers to their first national championship in 1957.
Ralph Jordan
This band had a surprise hit in 2000 with "Teenage Dirtbag."
Wheatus
As its chemical symbol of Hg indicates, what liquid-at-room-temperature metallic element was once known as "hydrargyrum"?
Mercury
This 14th-century West African ruler's pilgrimage to Mecca is considered one of the most extravagant journeys in history.
Mansa Musa
Which state's highest point is next to an old farm silo?
Iowa at Hawkeye Point
Which Auburn player scored the Tigers' only touchdown in the 1984 Sugar Bowl?
Brent Fullwood
This group's 1995 hit "Candy Rain" was inspired by a popular candy and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Soul for Real?
In chemistry, a covalent bond involves sharing of electrons between two atoms. What is the corresponding type of bond in which one atom fully gives electrons to another?
Ionic
This North African city was destroyed by Rome at the end of the Third Punic War in 146 B.C.
Carthage
Which state has the most islands?
Alaska
In the 2013 "Prayer at Jordan-Hare" game, Auburn defeated the Georgia Bulldogs after a tipped pass was caught for a touchdown of how many yards?
73 yards
This British band's 1982 hit "I Melt with You" became a staple of '80s playlists, but they never cracked the U.S. Top 40 again.
Modern English
A model of the atom in which electrons were embedded in a large positively-charged mass, with no nucleus, was popularly known by what alliterative food nickname?
Plum pudding
This 11th-century battle opened much of Anatolia to Turkish settlement after a decisive Byzantine defeat.
The Battle of Manzikert
Which state has the oldest continually operating tavern in the US?
Rhode Island
Auburn's official fight song, first arranged in 1955, borrows its melody from this song originally associated with a railroad campaign.
The Arkansas Traveler
The 1985 song "Tarzan Boy" was the lone major U.S. hit for this Italian band.
Baltimora
On the periodic table, Francium is named for the country of France. Less obviously, what metallic element gets its name from the old Latin name for what is now France?
Gallium
This ruler of the Holy Roman Empire defeated the Protestant Schmalkaldic League in 1547 and was also king of Spain.
Charles V
Which state has an exclave?
Kentucky
Pat Dye led the nation in punt return average in what year at 20.5 yards per return and later became Auburn's athletic director?
1969
This 1976 one-hit wonder reached #1 with "Afternoon Delight" and later inspired a memorable scene in the comedy film Anchorman.
Starland Vocal Band
In 1905, which French chemist was the first to showcase a process for producing synthetic methanol?
Paul Sabatier
This Sogdian-born general became one of the most trusted commanders of the Tang Dynasty and was later responsible for a rebellion that nearly destroyed it in 755 CE
An Lushan