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100

The previous name of fast growing strategy known as "Custom Core".  

What is Tax Managed Core.

100

A favorite American sweet snack for decades, is actually named after this Boston suburb.

What is Newton Massachusetts. (Fig Newton)

100

This color was synonymous with who Prince was and will always be.

What is purple.

100

This legendary sea monster is Seattle's new NHL team mascot.

What is the Kraken.

100

In the Christmas carol "Jingle Bells", this is the number of horses pulling the open sleigh. 

What is one.

200

A Seattle conference room is named after the Honeycrisp apple.  A program at this university invented the Honeycrisp Apple. 

What is the University of Minnesota.

200

These typical post-work drink deals have been banned in Boston pubs since 1984.

What are Happy Hours

200

Charles M. Schulz, creator of "Peanuts" was born here and this most beloved cartoon dog.

Who is Snoopy.

200

This landmark was first designed on a cocktail napkin by Edward E. Carlson in 1961 as an inspiration for the 1962 World’s Fair.

What is the Space Needle.

200

This is an eight-day Jewish celebration known as the Festival of Lights. Celebrations revolve around lighting the menorah. On each of the holiday’s eight nights, another candle is added to the menorah after sundown. The ninth candle, called the shamash (“helper”), is used to light the others. 

What is Hanukkah, or Chanukah.

300

PPA acquired "The Clifton Group" in 2013.  Before locating to the current office location, their previous office was commonly referred to as this. 

What is the Clifton Mansion

300

This landmark's claim to fame is that it’s the only place anywhere in the world where a boat can sail under a train going under a vehicle driving under an airplane.

What is the Boston University Bridge

300

This activity was born in 1898 at the University of Minnesota when medical student Johnny Campbell gathered a group to help pump up fans at a Gophers vs. Northwestern football game

What is cheerleading.

300

Located behind Pike Place Market in Post Alley, this wall has thousands of pieces of this stuck to it each year by tourists.  

What is gum.

300

This signature beverage of the holiday season, is one that has a history dating all the way back to medieval times and a drink called "posset".

What is Eggnog

400

In the spring of 1987, these three individuals working at Russell Investments in Tacoma, Washington started Parametric. (name at least one)  

Who is Bill Cornelius, Mark England-Markun, and Randy Lert

400

This color is actually patented by the Boston Red Sox for on of its stadiums prominent features. 

What is Fenway Green

400

Despite the hubbub and chaos of a major metro city, Minneapolis is also home to the Guinness Book of World Records holder for this.  

 What is the “Quietest Place on Earth.”

400

This group is one of the biggest and most influential bands in music history. Formed in Seattle in 1987, they pretty much single-handedly catapulted alternative music into the mainstream when their second album, Nevermind

Who is Nirvana

400

If you gave all the gifts listed in the "Twelve Days of Christmas," it would equal this many presents.

What is 364.

500

Brian Langstraat started at Parametric in 1990 and held this position.

What is portfolio administrator.


500

In 1919, a storage tank holding 2 million gallons of this syrupy substance burst, sending a giant wave through the North End of Boston. It killed 21 people and several horses and injured more than 100 others

What is molasses.

500

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "The Song of Hiawatha," is based this stunning attraction.

What is Minnehaha Falls.

500

The original Seattle business district was destroyed in 1889 by the Great Seattle Fire. This product overturned and ignited a massive fire in a city that was mainly made of wood buildings.

What is a glue pot.

500

Standing over 150 feet tall and weighing 225 tons, this impressive figure was given to the U.S. by France in 1886, it's officially the largest Christmas present in the world.

What is the Statue of Liberty