Battle of New Orleans
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Who fought in the battle of New Orleans?
British and American troops
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What QB had the most touchdown passes in the 1990s?
Brett Favre
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What are people who study geography called?
People who study geography are called geographers
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What are the 4 faces on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
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Which lovable bear hangs out with pals Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl in the Hundred Acre Wood?
Pooh
100
What does t (lowercase) or tsp stand for?
teaspoon
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What was the oldest daughters name?
Mary
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Which side lost more men in the battle of New Orleans?
The British
285 killed
1,265 wounded
484 missing & captured
United States
62 Total
13 killed
39 wounded
19 missing & captured
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Who won the Battle of New Orleans?
The United States
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This 49'ers quarterback passed for 232 touchdowns in his career. He retired in 1999, after having lead the league in TD passes in 92, 93, 94 and 98. He is ________ ?
Steve Young
Steve Young has the best passer rating of QBs with over 1500 passing attempts with 96,8. In addition to that, he has also had the best single season ever with 112,3 in 1994, until Peyton Manning recorded a remarkable 121,1 in 2004.
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What two questions do Geographers ask themselves?
Geographers are guided by two basic questions: where things are located and why they are there
200
The monument isn't _________
The monument isn't finished
If there's something raw and rugged about Mount Rushmore, it's because it's far from a finished masterpiece. Save for a final brush-up by Borglum's son, Lincoln, construction halted after the original sculptor's death. The model was meant to depict the heads-of-state down to the waist, but today you can barely make out Washington's coat collar, and Lincoln's ear, shoulder, and a fourth knuckle were never chiseled to completion.
200
In the mystery-solving adventures of "Scooby-Doo," what kind of furry friend is Scooby himself?
dog or great Dane
200
What does T, TB, or tbsp stand for?
tablespoon
200
How did Mary become blind?
Scarlet Fever
200
What is represented by 24 and causes days and nights?
The number 24 represents the number of hours it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis, which is what causes day and night cycles on our planet; essentially, one "day" is made up of 24 hours due to this rotation.
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Who was the famous US General who lead the battle and later became president?
Andrew Jackson
300
After six full seasons in the NFL, which quarterback accumulated more passing yards?
Peyton Manning
After six seasons, Peyton Manning, of the Colts, had 24,885 yards passing. The other three: Marino(Dolphins) 23,856, Kelly(Bills) 19,574, and Elway(Broncos) had 18,144 yards.
300
What is represented by 365 and causes seasons?
a year
300
Although they used dynamite to blast thru the mountain there were ________ deaths in the carving of Mount Rushmore.
Carving began in 1927 and nearly 400 men and women worked on the project which involved climbing 700 stairs every day and using dynamite to blast through rock, though the construction saw zero fatalities.
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In the charming tales of "Winnie the Pooh," what kind of gloomy yet endearing friend is Eeyore?
Donkey
300
What does C stand for in cooking?
cup
300
What was Laura's husbands name?
Almanzo
300
"What's up Doc?" is my catch phase what famous fictional rabbit am I?
400
The battle was the ______major armed engagement between the United States and Britain.
The battle was the last major armed engagement between the United States and Britain.
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After playing his college football at the University of Pittsburgh, this man in only his second year became the first quarterback to throw for over 5000 yards in a season when he passed for 5084 yards in 1984. Who was it?
Dan Marino
400
What are the cardinal directions?
North South East West
400
What tribut to a Native American leader is just 17 miles northwest of Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Crazy Horse Memorial
400
Who is this famous dog?
Lassie
400
What does QT stand for in food measurements?
quart
400
What did Albert want to be when he grew up?
Doctor
Dr. Baker was his inspiration.
400
Brett Favre was drafted to which NFL Team?
Atlanta Falcons
1991, Traded for a '92 first round pick.
500
About how many casualties were there in the battle?
(about how many thousand)
Estimated Casualties
2,096
500
Dan Marino passed for over 60,000 yards and for 450 touchdowns in a 17-season career. Which team did he spend his entire NFL career with?
Miami Dolphins
500
What are the five major themes of Geography?
The five main themes of geography are location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.
500
What is Teddy Roosevelt missing on Mount Rushmore?
Theodore Roosevelt is not wearing glasses on Mount Rushmore:
Optical illusionFrom a distance, Roosevelt's face on Mount Rushmore appears to be wearing pince-nez glasses, but only the nosepiece and some ridges under his eyes were carved. The lenses and earpieces were left out, creating an optical illusion.
Gutzon Borglum's choice Gutzon Borglum, the designer of Mount Rushmore, intentionally left out the lenses and earpieces. Borglum knew Roosevelt personally and chose him to be on the mountain.
500
What famous mouse is this?
Mighty Mouse
500
What does gal stand for in food measurements?
gallon
500
What was the name of the town the Ingalls moved to at the start of the show?
Walnut Grove
Mankato and Sleepy Eye were visited a lot, but the Ingalls settled on the banks of Plum Creek located in the town of Walnut Grove.
500
220 degrees Celsius is equal to how many degrees Fahrenheit?
220°C=425°F
600
What DATE did the Battle of New Orleans take place?
January 8, 1815
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This eight-time Pro Bowler played for the Dolphins for 14 seasons. Many of his 192 touchdown passes went to the great Paul Warfield, Jim Kiick, Marlin Briscoe, and Nat Moore. Which QB great that retired in 1980 was this?
Bob Griese
600
What is a hemisphere?
half a sphere or half the earth
The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Eastern Hemisphere is east of the Atlantic Ocean, and the Western Hemisphere is west of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Prime Marian divides the earth into east and west hemispheres
600
Which President promised and delivered federal funds for Mount Rushmore?
Bonus: WHY did he do so?
Calvin Coolidge was courted for federal funds
When Mount Rushmore was conceived in the late 1920s and the project was in need of funding, President Calvin Coolidge had an auspicious summer vacation in the Black Hills. His trip coincided with a planned formal dedication ceremony of the mountain by Borglum. Locals came up with wildly creative ways to endear themselves to the president, including gifts like a 10-gallon hat. Once, a plane air-dropped a wreath of flowers at his lodge, and even a creek was stocked with fattened trout from a hatchery so the president could have an easy time fishing. President Coolidge ultimately attended the dedication ceremony where he promised federal funding for the project.
600
In the magical world of "Harry Potter," what wise and feathery companion belongs to Harry?
Owl snow owl named Hedwig
600
PT stand for what in food measurements?
pint
600
What was the original dogs name?
Jack
Jack was a very loyal dog who even swam across a river to be with the Ingalls.
600
What state was Walnut Grove set in?
Minnesota
While set in a frontier time frame, the series did not depict typical frontier stereotypes such as cowboys and Indians.
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Why was the Battle of New Orleans UNECCESSARY?
The Battle of New Orleans was an unnecessary battle. The United States and England had signed the Treaty of Ghent in Europe in December of 1814, ending the War of 1812. However, the news did not reach the United States in time to stop this battle which took place in January of 1815.
700
The 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers finished the season with an amazing 15-1 record. Ben Roethlisberger led the team throughout. Who was the Steelers' number two quarterback in the season?
Tommy Maddox
700
What is the Ring of Fire? (NOT the awesome Johnny Cash song)
The “Ring of Fire” is a string of underwater volcanoes and earthquake sites around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Most of the active volcanoes on Earth are located underwater, along the aptly named “Ring of Fire” in the Pacific Ocean.
700
There have been several attempts to add others to Mount Rushmore, try to name one of the others whom was so far unsuccessfully added to the Mountain.
Attempts have been made to add a fifth face
Women's rights activist Rose Arnold Powell led an indefatigable crusade to get Susan B. Anthony's visage on the mountain. Meanwhile, conservatives spearheaded the "Reagan on Rushmore" or "Ron on the Rocks" movement to memorialize the 40th president's legacy. There have even been efforts to add Elvis Presley's slicked-back likeness to the Black Hills.
700
In Disney’s "The Lion King," who is Simba’s wise and whimsical sidekick guiding him through the Pride Lands?
Rafiki
700
What does FL mean in cooking?
Fluid OZ
700
What network originally aired the series?
NBC
It was telecast from 1974 to 1983
700
What year was super glue invented?
Today I found out Super Glue was invented by accident. Super Glue, also known as cyanoacrylate, was originally discovered in 1942 by Dr. Harry Coover, who by the way died on March 26th, 2011. Coover was attempting to make clear plastic gun sights to be put on guns used by Allied soldiers in WWII.
800
What was unique about Jackson's army?
it wasn't trained solders Jackson reached New Orleans December 1 and began the task of assembling an army, which eventually consisted of Tennessee and Kentucky frontiersmen, Louisiana militia, New Orleans businessmen, Free Men of Color, Choctaw Indians, smuggler Jean Lafitte and his privateers, sailors, marines, and United States troops.
800
Which quarterback is the first to earn this trifecta: Heisman Trophy winner, Number 1 overall draft pick, and Super Bowl MVP?
Jim Plunkett
Plunkett won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Stanford in 1970. He was drafted first overall in 1971 by the New England Patriots and earned Super Bowl MVP honors after leading the Raiders past the Eagles in Super Bowl XV.
800
What is the range of the Earth's tilt on its Axis?
- Range of tilt: The tilt varies between 22.1 and 24.5 degrees.
- Impact on seasons: A larger tilt leads to more extreme seasons with hotter summers and colder winters.
- Current tilt: Currently, Earth's tilt is around 23.4 degrees.
800
What is behind Lincoln's head on Mount Rushmore?
There’s a hidden chamber behind Lincoln’s head
To accompany the faces, Borglum had ambitious visions of a repository with an entrance crowned by a bronze eagle, accessible by a grand staircase. Interiors were to be adorned with friezes, vaulted ceilings, busts, and bronze-and-glass cabinets that housed artifacts central to American democracy. The construction only got so far — a tunnel was blasted into the canyon — before it was abandoned. Though the unfinished Hall of Records, cut into the rock behind President Lincoln’s head, remains off-limits to visitors, it's the bearer of a titanium vault with porcelain panels outlining milestones in U.S. history.
800
Who is this famous feline?
Felix the Cat
800
How many tablespoons in a cup?
1 cup=
16 tablespoons
8 fluid ounces
1/2 pint
800
Who was Jasper?
A pet raccoon
Jasper was a raccoon that Laura takes in. When the raccoon gets older, Charles takes him to the woods several times, but the raccoon always beat him home.
800
Mount Rushmore has been famously re created in many parts of the world including ____ ______ in New York and Billund Denmark.
Hint: its aimed at kids although all ages enjoy it
Yes, Mount Rushmore has been reproduced at multiple Legoland locations, including Legoland Billund in Denmark and Legoland New York Resort:
- Legoland Billund Located in Denmark, this Legoland park features a reconstruction of Mount Rushmore in the Miniland area.
Legoland New York Resort This resort features a Mount Rushmore model in Miniland that was designed by two LEGO model designers and took 480 hours to create. The model can also sing and talk
900
What unlikely ally would help turn the tables and ensure victory at the Battle of New Orleans?
Pirates played a significant role in the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans, which took place on January 8, 1815:
Jean Lafitte and the Baratarian pirates About 50 Baratarians, led by the French-born pirate Jean Lafitte, helped the Americans by manning guns on battleships and operating batteries. Lafitte became an unofficial aide-de-camp to General Andrew Jackson, who commanded the American forces. Lafitte's experience with cannons from privateering ships was invaluable.
Baratarians' role in the battle Lafitte warned the Americans of the British attack, and the Baratarians' help was crucial in turning the tide of the battle
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Pennsylvania began producing Hall of Fame quarterbacks when this man was born in 1927 in Youngwood, PA. He made his legend both as a quarterback and by booting field goals. Who was it?
George Blanda
Blanda had an amazing 26 year career with 4 teams, and scored 2002 career points.
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Who was Alfred Wegner?
Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) is best known for his theory of continental drift, which he proposed in 1912:
Continental drift Wegener's theory suggested that the continents are slowly moving around the Earth. He based his theory on observations of similar coastlines and rock strata on continents that are now separated by large distances
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Who was originally intended to be carved into Mount Rushmore? (try to name 2 people)
But believe it or not, Plan A was to spotlight rugged regional heroes such as Lewis and Clark, Buffalo Bill Cody, and the Oglala Lakota leader, Red Cloud. The figures would be carved into the granite pillars known as The Needles.
900
Who are these trouble making two?
Tom and Jerry
900
How many cups is 700ml?
3 cups
900
What did Mrs. Oleson attempt to institute in the Walnut Grove curriculum?
French and uniforms
This was her attempt, while serving a brief stint as schoolmarm, to introduce culture to Walnut Grove.
900
Who was the "Father of Mount Rushmore"?
Doane Robinson, known as the "father of Mount Rushmore", originally wanted to carve figures of American West heroes into the Black Hills. However, Danish-born sculptor Gutzon Borglum chose to carve the faces of four presidents instead.