American Folklore & Tales
An American folk character famous for spreading the seeds of the apple tree
Who is Johnny Appleseed?
Their tails are made up of hard rings of keratin which they can shake back and forth up to 90 times per second.
What is a Rattlesnake?
Not to be confused with McDonald's, this landmark can be found in St. Louis, Missouri and is one of the newest national parks
What is the Gateway Arch?
If you follow the yellow brick road you might run into this American classic film. Released in 1939, this film follows the adventures of a young girl and her dog Toto in a mysterious new land.
What is the Wizard of Oz?
This American author created several popular characters including a cat adorned with headwear and a furry green man who stole a whole holiday!
Who is Dr. Seuss?
Paul Bunyan's big blue Ox
Who is Babe?
This iconic American mammal was hunted to the point of near extinction by 1883. President Teddy Roosevelt helped to bring awareness to the problem and their numbers have been on the rise ever since.
What is the American Bison?
Completed in 2023, this new Las Vegas landmark hosted its first performers, U2, on September 29. It would be appropriate to the venue's name to give them a ROUND of applause.
What is the Sphere?
Famous for his hit songs "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Ring of Fire", you might say this classic American artist is straight money!
Who is Johnny Cash?
This red American muppet & icon HATES Rocco
Who is Elmo?
I cannot tell a lie. This American hero did not, in fact, chop down a cherry tree. Although popular culture may say otherwise.
Who is George Washington?
This animal is featured prominently on the Iowa flag
What is a bald eagle?
This presidential monument has the words of the Gettysburg address inscribed on the walls
What is the Lincoln Memorial?
This great American author is most famous for his novels which follow the misadventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Fin.
Who is Samuel Clemens or Mark Twain?
Charles Schulz cartoon characters that have their own holiday specials and make special appearances in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hopefully you're not allergic!
Born on a mountain top in Tennessee
Greenest state in the land of the free
Raised in the woods so he knew ev'ry tree
Kilt him a b'ar when he was only three
Who is Davy Crockett?
This animal has a venomous bite 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake. A certain Marvel Avenger might know a thing or two...
What is a Black Widow Spider?
This fort defended Texas from the Mexican army shortly after Texas declared independence in 1836. You best not forget it.
What is the Alamo?
Get your kicks on this classic American highway. It runs from Chicago to Los Angeles (Santa Monica) and is featured in the Disney movie Cars.
What is Route 66?
This South Korean dance craze hit American high schools in 2012. GIDDYUP!
What is Gangnam Style? OPPA GANGNAM STYLE!!!!!!
This West Virginian cryptid was first reported on November 16, 1966, in an article titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird ... Creature ... Something". It even has its own museum!
What is Mothman?
This striped urban icon is known for "washing its food", but it is really softening its hand callouses to better feel its food
What is a raccoon?
The tallest building in the United States, found in New York City
What is One World Trade Center?
The Hemi v8 Engine, named after the hemispherical cylinder head, was invented by this classic American company
What is Chrysler/Dodge?
This famous painting by Grant Wood portrays a farmer and his wife, although they are not wearing dark makeup...
What is the American Gothic?