Close, But No Presidency
In the notorious 1948 photograph, presidential winner Harry Truman waves the erroneous Chicago Tribune headline that he was defeated by this New York governor.
Who is Thomas Dewey?
No prescription needed to enjoy this many blended flavors in Dr. Pepper, the soft-drink first produced in 1885.
What is 23?
The only continent on Earth spanning all four hemispheres.
What is Africa?
This “Mayor of Flavortown” brought Chicken Guy to 19 locations across the United States.
Who is Guy Fieri?
Poached, pan-fried Polish potato.
What is a pierogi?
After George Washington's two unanimous elections, this University of Virginia founder became the first official loser of a contested presidential race.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Originally 1940's slang for Tennessee moonshine, this citrus soft drink became the key ingredient in a “Hillbilly Highball.”
What is Mountain Dew?
Don't let its name fool you, this is not the largest desert on Earth, that honor belongs to Antarctica.
What is the Sahara Desert?
Careful how you look at this co-owner of Nobu: “Are you talkin’ to miso?”
Who is Robert DeNiro?
Magic mushrooms. LSD. MDMA.
What are psychedelics?
Known as The Great Commoner, this Nebraska politician lost presidential campaigns in 1896, 1900, and 1908 - one for each of his names.
Who is William Jennings Bryan?
In 1963, Coca-Cola executives picked the name of this pioneering diet soda from 185,000 options generated by an IBM computer.
What is Tab.
Because its Aleutian Islands cross the 180th meridian, this U.S. state is both the easternmost and westernmost state in America.
What is Alaska?
Seven years after this 7-foot NBA legend retired, he opened Big Chicken.
Who is Shaq?
Winged, flying reptiles.
What are pterodactyls/what are pterosaurs?
In the first presidential election decided by the House of Representatives, this former general won the most popular votes in 1824 but lost the presidency.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
To appeal to working-class consumers, a 19th century sassafras and sarsaparilla tea had its named changed to this.
What is beer?
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What is root beer?
This east coast state might have beaches on the Atlantic, but its western tip stretches further than Detroit, Michigan.
What is Virginia?
With six championships and three steakhouses, this namesake owner has twice as many rings as restaurants, each a great space to jam steak in your mouth.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Lung infection.
What is pneumonia?
In 1912, Woodrow Wilson defeated both this sitting president and this former president who had preceded him.
Who are William Howard Taft and Teddy Roosevelt?
Originally called Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda, this soft drink’s modern moniker is, thankfully, much shorter.
What is 7-Up?
Nearly 50 countries call Asia home, but only this many are landlocked.
What is 12?
This “Desperate Housewives” star got a taste of the restaurant business with Beso, whose name meant “kiss” in Spanish.
Who is Eva Longoria?
Onomatopoeia for dropping heavily onto a surface or into water.
What is plunk?