The Bands of the Elements
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A World of Acronyms
Mascots of Minnesota
100

Formed in Sydney Australia, this band rocks with High Voltage and is widely known for their hit song Thunderstruck

Who are AC/DC?

100

Boat. Love. Iceberg.

What is Titanic?

100

Miracle Mike, is this kind of bird - who from 1945 to 1947 - was able t o survive 18 months without a head.

What is a chicken?

100

Help us! This is a common phrase used to display an urgent need for help. Can be sent into the sky using smoke signals if your stranded on a beach.

SOS - Save Our Souls

100

Potentially considered a mascot for the state - what is Minnesota's state bird?

What is the Loon?

200

This band's hit song "September" celebrates the "21st night of September" primarily for lyrical appeal over any special significance.

Who are Earth, Wind and Fire
200

Cowboy. Astronaut. Toys.

What is Toystory?

200

Extinct since 1662, this large flightless bird (resembling a Kiwi) has become a pop culture symbol for animal extinction. They appear in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the movie Ice Age.

What is the Dodo Bird?

200

Seemingly everywhere these days, this sort of technology uses data research tools to generate outcomes - used commonly in the form of art and writing without much human intervention. Copilot and ChatGPT are examples.

AI - Artificial Intelligence

200

This strong and proud mascot of the University of Minnesota can be seen often at football games doing pushups, or spinning his head.

Who is Goldy the Gopher?

300

Also known as ELO, which band is famous for blending modern rock songs with classical influences? Famous for songs such as "Mr. Blue Sky"?

Who are the Electric Light Orchestra?

300

Scarecrow. Tinman. Lion.

What is The Wizard of Oz?

300

Cher Ami (meaning dear friend) Is this kind of bird who, in WWI, saved a Lost battalion in the battle of Argonne by delivering messages.

What is a homing pigeon

300

One of my favorite breakfast places, and probably yours too, this restaurant stands to serve breakfast food open to anyone from any nation. 

IHOP - International House of Pancakes

300

Hopefully on track to win the superbowl, this mascot for the Minnesota Vikings will be sure to pump up the crowds in the meantime.

Who is Viktor?

400

Considered one of the "Big Four" in founding the Thrash Metal genre, this band found commercial success with their third album "Master of Puppets". They also made the element themed song "Ride the Lightning"

Who are Metallica?

400

Blue. People. Nature

What is Avatar

400

Although perhaps unserious, Benjamin Franklin wrote to his daughter that due to the "bad moral character" of the Bald Eagle, this bird should have instead been chosen for being a "more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America" 

What is - the Turkey?

400

A Swedish Furniture store that sells many things, is an acronym based on the founder's name and his childhood home.

IKEA - Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd

400

These two jovial gophers are the mascots to the Minnesota State Fair.

Who are Fairchild and Fairborne?

500

Named after a deliciously tart fruit, which band is best known for their hits "Zombie" and "Linger"?

Who are the Cranberries?

500

Boxer. Apollo. Philadelphia.

What is Rocky?

500

More than six of this bird are always held at the Tower of London, where legend states King Charles II was told that if these birds leave, the Tower "will crumble"

What is a Raven?

500

Often considered a new movement in art of the modern age, these digital assets present ownership of an item or content such as art, music, or collectables. One of the most notable editions include CryptoPunk. 

NFT - Non-fungible token

500

Entertaining and energetic, the Minnesota Lynx is proud to have this mascot pump up their games.

Who is Prowl?