US Landmarks
This 630 foot high landmark is in St. Louis, Missouri.
What is The Gateway Arch?
Honolulu is located on which Hawaiian island
Oahu
To have the most control or authority in a group
What is to rule the roost
Made from mayo, chili sauce, with a pinch of horseradish, this sauce is an essential part of a Reuben sandwich.
What is Russian dressing. Formulated in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1910 by James E Colburn. The original recipe included caviar, thus the “Russian”in the name. Fourteen years after Colburn began marketing it, he retired from his grocery business a wealthy man.
This NBA player from Zaire used $15 million dollars of his earnings to build a hospital in his homeland.
Who is Dikembe Mutombo?
This space-themed museum in Riverside, Iowa, was inspired by a ground-breaking, futuristic 1966 tv show
What is The Star Trek Museum?
And for 400 bonus points, what was the significance of Riverside, Iowa, that it was chosen as the site of the museum?
Riverside , Iowa, was the named in the tv show as the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk
What volcanic polynesian island is known for its nearly 1,000 carved human statues?
Easter Island
Diversify rather than concentrating all your resources in one area
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
This very hot pepper is widely grown in the Yucatán Peninsula and in some gardens in Elizabethtown.
What is Habanero. It was Named for Havana, the major trading port that gave it the name. The pepper was actually first cultivated in the Amazon basin.
This sports figure was nicknamed The Golden Bear.
Who is Jack Nicklaus
in this location in the western U.S. are four US Presidents carved into the granite face of a mountain.
What is Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
For a bonus 300 points, name the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore
Answer: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
What island in the Hebrides is traditionally associated with the name McNeal?
Isle of Barra or Barra
To cause to become annoyed or upset
What is to ruffle one’s feathers
This creamy mixture containing butter, egg yolks, and wine is essential for eggs Benedict and often served over vegetables and fish.
What is Hollandaise sauce. First created in France, it was a later recipe from Holland that was given the name
This major league baseball player and humanitarian from Puerto Rico played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Who is Roberto Clemente
This National Park of rugged scenery is located near Rapid City, South Dakota.
What is Badlands National Park?
Though its name includes the word ”island,” this community sits on a peninsula and was incorporated in 1953 to prevent being overrun by the relentless expansion of high rise hotels from the beach resort to its south.
What is Fenwick Island,
Don’t assume success or victory before it happens
Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched
This small, round, pungent fruit is famous for its role in a popular pie.
What is Key lime. Originating in Southeast Asia by way of Spain, it came to the Florida Keys where its use in the popular pie gave it its name.
This 1924 Olympic champion and missionary was depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.
Who is Eric Liddell
This National Park located in Florida is the largest subtropical wilderness in the US.
What is Everglades National Park?
What 1961 Newberry Medal book is based on the true story of an early 19th century girl who lived alone for 18 years on San Nicolas Island off the coast of Southern California.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
To be embarrassed or to look foolish because of something you said or did
What is to have egg on your face
This dessert of ice cream, cake, and sorbet is covered with a toasted meringue.
What is Baked Alaska. This dessert was Created in New York City’s Delmonico’s Restaurant to celebrate the U.S. acquisition of Alaska from Russia.
This female figure skater was the 1968 Winter Olympic Champion and the only American gold medalist at those games
Who is Peggy Fleming?