When is the winter solstice (for the northern hemisphere)?
December 21st
What college does Ms. Liikala go to?
UMD
How many kids does Mr. Lewis have?
2
What is the population of Duluth?
~86,000
What famous structure gets taller in the summer because heat expands the metal? (Not in the U.S.)
The Eiffel Tower
What does the name "December" mean?
What is Ms. Liikala's favorite dessert?
Ice cream
Where did Mr. Lewis graduate high school from?
Duluth Central High School
Where does duluth rank in the biggest cities in MN?
5th
What is the only part of the body that cannot heal itself?
Teeth
What happened on December 5, 1901 in the world of Disney?
Walt Disney released its first cartoon!
How many siblings does Ms. Liikala have?
4 sisters
What year of teaching is this for Mr. Lewis?
30
How many different ships come into Duluth per year? (It's a lot)
1,000
What letter does not appear in the name of any state?
Q
How much do Americans spend in the month of December?
460 billion dollars (69 million more than any other month)
What is Ms. Liikala's favorite color?
(Light) Blue
What is Mr. Lewis's favorite restraunt? (It's in Duluth)
Duluth Grill
What year was Duluth named a city? (Somewhere between 1870 and 1950)
1906
What business did Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie create?
M & M's
What happened on December 30th, 1803 in U.S. History?
The U.S. made the Louisiana purchase
Where was Ms. Liikala born?
Denver, CO
Where was Mr. Lewis born?
Vietnam
Why did Duluth's economy decline in the 1950's?
The iron ore ran out in the iron range
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn