World/US History
This 1980 shipyard strike in Gdańsk led to the creation of the first independent labor union in the Eastern Bloc.
Solidarity Movement
Portillo’s chocolate cake is known for having what “secret” ingredient added to it?
Mayonnaise
What are the three ingredients in Poutine?
Canada's famous dish
French fries, cheese curds, and gravy
What year did the Chicago Blackhawks play their first season in the NHL?
1926 (100 Years Ago)
What is the only mammal that lays eggs
Whales.... According to Gramps
platypus
During World War II, this country invaded France through Belgium in 1940, using the Blitzkrieg strategy.
Germany
This pasta is shaped like little ears and is traditionally paired with pesto in Liguria.
Orecchiette
What is the Capital of Nevada?
Carson City
This building located on Michigan Avenue survived the Great Chicago Fire.
Water Tower
What are the two most popular Polish beers?
Żywiec and Tyskie
The Trojan War occurred between 1200-1100 BC. Who was the famous "hero" of this war, who had every part of his body invulnerable but his heel?
Achilles
In The Godfather, what fruit is symbolically tied to scenes of death?
The Oranges
What is this city? Built on hills and famous for its historic steel industry, is also home sport teams that all share the SAME team colors.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This person was Chicago's first mayor.
William B. Ogden
This amusement park, located in Michigan, started in 1956. Over the years it became the largest amusement park in the state. Many Blue Lakers have visited this park often...
Michigan’s Adventure
Who was the 31st American President between (1929–1933)?
Herbert Hoover
This Italian dessert’s name literally means “pick me up,” referencing the caffeine in one of its key ingredients.
Tiramisu
What’s the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
Who is the lead actress who played "Sloane Peterson" in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?
Mia Sara
This zodiac sign is a Cardinal Air sign, symbolized by a set of scales, and is known for seeking fairness and balance. Its traditional ruler is Venus.
Libra
In Greek Methodology...This king was condemned by the gods to push a boulder up a hill for eternity, only for it to roll back down each time he neared the top.
Sisyphus
What common kitchen ingredient was once so valuable in ancient Rome that soldiers were sometimes paid with it?
Salt
This European city is famous for its historic bridges spanning the Vltava River and a medieval astronomical clock that draws crowds every hour in its Old Town Square.
Name all nine locations of Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets?
Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elmwood Park, Hanover Park, Naperville, Norridge, Orland Park, South Elgin
After the Original Six era ended in 1967, the NHL doubled its size by adding six new teams, including the Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, and California Seals. Name any three of the first six teams added during this 1967 expansion. (They are still in the league today)
St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, LA Kings