The U.S.A.
The Betsy Ross flag has the stars assembled in this geometric shape.
What is a circle?
Betsy Ross was a professional seamstress and upholsterer in Philadelphia, creating furniture and sewing flags for the Pennsylvania Navy.
This is the most prestigious medal an athlete can win in the Olympics
What is Gold?
Olympic gold medals are actually made mostly of silver and contain only about 6 grams of gold, with the last solid gold medals awarded in 1912.
This sin involves excessive desire for wealth or material possessions, often putting profit above morality.
What is greed?
The famous phrase "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good" comes from the 1987 movie Wall Street, spoken by character Gordon Gekko, representing the 80s cultural mindset that the unrestrained pursuit of gain was beneficial.
This U.S. national park is home to the geyser Old Faithful.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
Members of the 1870 Washburn Expedition named it "Old Faithful" because it erupted with great regularity.
These two Baseball teams representing New York compete annually in an interleague rivalry game called "The Subway Series"
What are the Mets and Yankees?
The Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets began as official interleague play in 1997, though they met in spring training since 1962
Who sang this song #1
Who is Johnny Cash?
Despite his outlaw image, Cash never served time in prison, though he was arrested multiple times
This worst economic downturn in the history of the United States began in October of 1929
What is the Great Depression?
President Herbert Hoover took a lot of the blame for the depression, with shantytowns being nicknamed "Hoovervilles" to mock President Herbert Hoover, and empty pockets turned inside out were called "Hoover flags".
A saying about people who are born into extravagant wealth mentions a spoon made out of this precious metal
What is Silver?
This saying originated from 16th-18th century European traditions where wealthy godparents gifted silver apostle spoons at christenings.
This sin is characterized by intense anger or rage, often leading to vengeance.
What is wrath?
Wrath includes "sullen" anger—the quiet, bitter resentment, hatred, and nurturing of grudges that can poison a person from within.
This force keeps planets in orbit around the sun and keeps our moon in orbit around Earth
What is Gravity?
The Moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that creates the daily rise and fall of Earth's ocean tides.
The oldest rivalry in professional sports teams are between these two teams in the NFC, representing the states of Wisconsin and Illinois respectively
What are the Packers and Bears?
The Packers-Bears rivalry is the oldest in NFL history, beginning in 1921 with over 200 meetings
Who sang this song #2
Who are Sunny & Cher?
Their 1965 hit "I Got You Babe" was a No. 1 hit in both the US and the UK.
This river forms much of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
What is the Rio Grande?
The river forms a 1,254-mile (2,053 km) natural border between the U.S. and Mexico. It is the 5th longest river in North America and 20th longest in the world.
U.S. currency used to be backed by this precious metal
What is gold?
The United States effectively ended the gold standard in two major steps: domestic convertibility was halted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, and international convertibility was permanently severed by President Richard Nixon on August 15, 1971.
This sin arises from jealousy of another’s success or possessions, often accompanied by resentment.
What is envy?
Proverbs 14:30 states that "envy rots the bones," highlighting its destructive impact on a person's physical and spiritual well-being.
This sitcom set in New York City features characters like Ross, Rachel, Chandler, and Monica.
What is Friends?
Bruce Willis appeared on the show for free because he lost a bet to Matthew Perry after losing a bet on whether their movie, The Whole Nine Yards, would hit number one at the box office.
In the 1990's, Pete Sampras and Andrei Aggasi were legendary rivals in this sport
What is Tennis?
Sampras held the edge with 20–14 record and won 4 of 5 Grand Slam finals against Agassi
Who sang this song #3
Who is Doris Day?
After a car crash ruined her dancing aspirations, she took singing lessons, which launched her career
This act under President Jefferson doubled the size of a young United States
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
Immediately after, Jefferson commissioned the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore and map the unknown territory.
Someone who is exceptionally eloquent, persuasive, and charming is said to have this kind of a tongue
What is a silver tongue?
The term comes from an old definition of silver, referring to a "clear, gentle resonance" or a "pleasing sound," similar to a silver bell.
Laziness or a lack of effort , especially when it comes to spiritual or moral obligations, defines this sin.
What is sloth?
The animal known as the sloth was named by 17th-century Europeans who directly associated its slow movement with the deadly sin
In literature, this detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lives at 221B Baker Street.
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
There was no 221B Baker Street in London when the stories were written; the street numbers only went up to 85. Today, 221B Baker Street is a Sherlock Holmes Museum
Magic Johnson and Larry bird were each the star players on these basketball team rivals
What is Lakers and the Celtics?
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers boast the NBA's premier rivalry, combining for 35 championships (nearly 45% of all NBA titles). They have met a record 12 times in the NBA Finals.
Who sang that song #4
Who is Frank Sinatra?
Born weighing 13.5 pounds, his difficult birth required forceps, which left him with permanent scars on his left cheek, neck, and ear, as well as a punctured eardrum.
This is the highest Federal Reserve Note (dollar) in circulation.
What is the $100 Bill?
While higher denominations ($500–$10,000) were produced until 1945, they were discontinued in 1969. A $100,000 gold certificate was produced in 1934, but only for inter-bank transfers and not for public use.
The myth of King Midas tells that everything he touched would turn to this
What is Gold?
Depending on the telling of the myth, the story ends with Midas being saved by Dionysus, while other tellings suggest he died of starvation because he couldn't eat.
This sin involves overindulgence, especially in food or drink beyond what is necessary.
What is gluttony?
The theological counter to gluttony is the virtue of temperance, which promotes moderation and self-control.
This is the official language of Brazil.
What is Portuguese?
With over 211 million native speakers, Brazil has the largest Portuguese-speaking population in the world, far exceeding Portugal.
One of the longest-running and most storied rivalries in college football history, the teams representing these two branches of the armed forces have played annually since 1890.
What is Army vs Navy?
Navy leads the all-time series (62-55-7), though Army has dominated recent years with several key victories.
Who sang that song #5
Who is Nat King Cole?
Originally a jazz pianist, he was considered a child prodigy who began playing publicly at age 4 and was proficient in church by age 12.
He wrote the lyrics to our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. A bridge named after him in Baltimore recently collapsed after it was struck by a bridge
Who is Francis Scott Key?
Francis Scott Key was a prominent Georgetown lawyer and amateur poet who wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner" while detained on a British ship during the Battle of Fort McHenry as part of the War of 1812.
This certification is awarded to a song or album that sells at least one million copies in the United States.
What is Platinum
Known as the root of many other sins, this involves an inflated sense of one’s importance or superiority.
What is pride?
Christian tradition holds that pride was the exact sin that caused Lucifer, the most beautiful angel, to rebel against God and fall from heaven
This is the square root of 144.
What is 12?
The biggest rivalry in Major League Baseball is said to be between these two teams, both located in the North East.
What is Yankees vs Red Sox?
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, arguably MLB's most intense, began with the 1919 sale of Babe Ruth, creating an 86-year "Curse of the Bambino" for Boston.
Who sang that song #6
Who is Jon Bon Jovi?
The band’s 1988 album New Jersey was the first American rock album officially released in the USSR.