Freedom & Symbols
Delivered as a gift from France, this iconic lady was originally a bright coppery-orange color but turned green over time due to the ocean air.
The Statue of Liberty.
What is the magic number you need to collect in Blackjack to win instantly? (Hint: It’s also the age of full adulthood in the US).
21
In this legendary superhero franchise, the ultimate symbol of freedom and justice wears a blue-and-red suit with a star and uses an indestructible shield. Who is he?
Captain America.
Founded in 1853, which American company gave the world denim jeans—an item that started as tough clothes for gold miners but became a global symbol of freedom and rebellion?
Levi's.
What sweet, round treat with a hole in the middle and colorful frosting is the ultimate stereotypical "fuel" for American police officers in movies?
A donut.
This famous bell in Philadelphia, a major symbol of US independence, has a huge visible "injury" that prevents it from ever ringing again. What’s wrong with it?
It has a huge crack (The Liberty Bell).
By Nevada law, you will never find two specific things on the walls of Las Vegas casinos. Without them, players completely lose track of time. What are they?
Clocks and windows.
This animated movie is about a green ogre who just wanted the freedom to live alone in his swamp, but ended up becoming an American pop culture icon and meme.
Shrek.
No American high school or college party in movies is complete without this specific, brightly colored plastic item. What color is it?
Red (Red Solo Cups).
Invented in Atlanta in 1886 as a medicine, this popular fizzy drink is now the most recognizable and famous American brand in the world.
Coca-Cola.
This 1773 historic event, where angry colonists destroyed tons of British cargo in the harbor, is the ultimate symbol of economic freedom. What "beverage" name does it have?
The Boston Tea Party.
The legendary neon sign at the entrance of Las Vegas welcomes all tourists. What is the very first iconic word written on this sign in big letters?
"Welcome" (Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas).
In the movie Back to the Future, Marty McFly plays a crazy guitar solo at his parents' high school prom. Which rock-and-roll legend does he accidentally "invent" in front of the shocked 1955 teenagers?
Chuck Berry (with the song "Johnny B. Goode").
This famous official motto is printed on all US paper currency and coins. How does it phrase exactly?
"In God We Trust".
This famous dessert is an unofficial symbol of cozy, domestic America. There is even a popular idiom meaning "typically American": "As American as..." Finish the phrase.
"...apple pie".
Freedom of speech is a big deal in the US. The first 45 words of which fundamental American document are carved onto the facade of the Freedom Forum museum in Washington?
The First Amendment to the US Constitution.
n which cult American movie does a clever crew rob three of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas at the same time using a brilliant master plan?
Ocean's Eleven.
The main character of The Shawshank Redemption escaped prison for his long-awaited freedom. What small tool did he hide inside his Bible for nearly 20 years to dig the tunnel?
A rock hammer (or rock pick).
In American high schools, students vote for funny Yearbook superlatives. What is the title given to the funniest student who always made everyone laugh during classes?
Class Clown.
Despite its name referring to the German city of Hamburg, which dish became the ultimate culinary symbol of American fast food and freedom of eating on the go?
A hamburger.
Signed in 1620, the very first document to establish laws and freedoms on American soil was written aboard a legendary ship. What was the name of this ship?
The Mayflower.
If you add up all the numbers on a standard roulette wheel (from 1 to 36), you get this "mystical" number, which is why roulette is sometimes called the Devil's Wheel. What is the number?
666
The tagline for the sci-fi movie Independence Day (1996) is: "We are fighting for our right to live, for our freedom." From whom exactly was Will Smith's character defending Earth's freedom?
Aliens / Extraterrestrials.
Known as "The Lone Star State," this US region historically prides itself on its independence and freedom, and even has its own giant cultural identity. What state is it?
Texas.
A popular American campfire treat called a S'more consists of a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate. Between which two crunchy things do you smash them like a sandwich?
Graham crackers.