Weather in the United States
This desert region, the driest state in the U.S., is known for receiving almost no rain.
What is Nevada?
This 1,200‑jet musical fountain show at the Bellagio shoots water up to 460 feet.
What are the Fountains of Bellagio?
This fruit is botanically a berry—but its seeds are found on the outside.
What is a Strawberry?
This term refers to a Mafia member who has betrayed the organization.
What is a Rat?
In the 1970s, this novelty “pet”—a smooth rock packaged as a no-responsibility companion—became a viral sensation.
What is Pet Rock?
This Arizona city holds the title for the sunniest place in the United States, with about 90% of possible sunshine.
What is Yuma, Arizona?
This legendary entertainer holds the record for the longest-running residency in Las Vegas history, performing over 500 shows at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
Who is Barry Manilow
Rich in potassium and technically a berry, this fruit is a staple in morning smoothies.
What is Banana?
This law, enacted in 1970, allows prosecutors to charge an entire criminal organization for racketeering activities.
What is the RICO Act?
Originating on YouTube, this 2014 challenge encouraged people to douse themselves in icy water to raise awareness for ALS.
What is the Ice Bucket Challenge?
The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth occurred at this California location—134 °F.
What is Death Valley?
This famous neon sign greeting travelers was designed by Betty Willis in 1959 and sits just south of the Strip.
What is the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign?
Known as a symbol of hospitality, this ‘kingly’ fruit is often placed as décor in entryways and cocktails.
What is Pineapple?
This HBO series, which aired from 1999 to 2007, follows the life of mob boss Tony Soprano.
What is The Sopranos?
These 1990s beaded toys with collectable appeal often spark nostalgia–and occasional market frenzies.
What are Beanie Babies?
On U.S. weather maps, hurricanes, typhoons, and low‑pressure systems are all types of this.
What are cyclones?
Most Vegas hotels skip these two unlucky floor numbers due to cultural superstitions.
What are the 4th and 13th floors?
Also called the “love apple” in the 1700s, this fruit was once feared and taxed as a vegetable by the U.S. Supreme Court.
What is Tomato?
This term refers to a Mafia member who carries out hits or murders.
What is a Hitman?
This flashy early-2000s silicone bracelet, launched by a Tour de France cyclist, raised money for cancer research.
What are Livestrong wristbands?
This term describes supercell storms that can produce tornadoes and large hail
What is a supercell?
This hotel and casino, known for its gondola rides, celebrates Chinese New Year with themed displays and has one of the largest rooftop solar-energy systems.
What is The Venetian Resort?
This citrus fruit is a hybrid of tangerines and pomelos, with origins over 4,000 years ago in China.
What is the Orange?
This 1972 film, based on Mario Puzo's novel, is considered one of the greatest Mafia movies of all time.
What is The Godfather?
In the early 1980s, this 3D puzzle became an addictive craze with Rubik’s competitions worldwide.
What is the Rubik’s Cube?