"The Old Dominion" State
This states official nickname is "The Old Dominion State"
What is Virginia?
A little under half of all battles in the civil war, approximately 43%, were fought in Virginia. Over 120 recognized battles and over 2,000 total military engagements occurred in Virginia between 1861 and 1865.
You can buy orange juice with or without this
What is pulp?
Pulp is rich in calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and C, offering better immune support and lower chronic disease risk compared to strained juice.
"We'll always have Paris" is from this film
What is Casablanca?
The line is spoken by Rick (Humphrey Bogart) to Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) in the film's climactic scene, as they are about to part ways, with Rick sacrificing his love for her for the greater good.
This state has the nickname "The Centennial State".
What is Colorado?
The name Colorado comes from Spanish and means "colored red".
The objective of this casino game is to get closer than the dealer to 21 without going over.
What is Blackjack?
There are approximately 140 countries in the world with casinos that offer blackjack.
On March 30th 1981, this newly elected President was shot while walking to his presidential limousine by John Hinkley Jr
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Hinckley was obsessed with the movie Taxi Driver and stalked actress Jodie Foster, believing the shooting would win her affection.
An unoffical motto says Virginia is for these
What are Lovers?
"Virginia is for Lovers" is an iconic tourism slogan introduced in 1969 by the Virginia State Travel Service to target younger travelers, initially appearing in Modern Bride magazine
Farmers or gardeners plant these in the spring.
What are seeds?
The Coco de mer palm produces seeds that can weigh up to 40 pounds, making them the largest in the world.
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" comes from this book of the Bible.
What is Genesis?
It is from Chapter 1, verse 1 of the book of Genesis and depicts the very beginning of the universe.
This is the nickname of the generation of babies born at the end of World War II (1946-1964).
What are Baby Boomers?
Baby boomers are one of the largest generations in United States History. Between 1946 and 1964, an estimated 76 million babies were born in the United States.
This desert city is the go-to vacation destination for gambling in the United States
What is Las Vegas?
Roughly 300 weddings take place in Las Vegas daily.
This leader of the Soviet Union, who led them through WWII, died on March 5th, 1953
Who is Joseph Stalin?
After Stalin collapsed in his bedroom, guards didn't check on him for 6–8 hours because they feared entering his room without permission.
This is the capital city of Virginia
What is Richmond?
Richmond also served as the capital of the Confederacy
The main course for home meal or at a restaurant
What is the entrée?
While most of the rest of the world uses "entrée" for an appetizer or starter, the US adopted the term in the 19th century to mean the main course.
"We the People of the United States, in order to form a perfect union" is the preamble to this document.
What is the United States Constitution?
The Preamble outlines five main goals—Establish Justice, Insure domestic Tranquility, Provide for the common defense, Promote the general Welfare, and Secure the Blessings of Liberty.
The 10 highest mountains in the United States are all found this state.
What is Alaska?
The highest peak in Alaska is found on Mount Denali, which reaches a staggering height of 20,308 feet. In comparison, the highest mountain in Colorado is Mount Elbert which is 14,440 feet.
This casino game has the nickname "the one armed bandit"
What are slot machines?
Las Vegas has more slot machines than any other city in the world, at over 200,000.
On March 1st, 1815, this French emperor escaped exile on the island of Elba to reclaim his throne.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
Despite his reputation, at 5 feet 6 inches, Napoleon was of average height for a Frenchman in his era.
This is the name for the south eastern coastal region of Virginia, encompassing cities like Virginia Beach , Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth and Norfolk.
What is Hampton Roads?
Hampton Roads, Virginia, is a historically rich region of over 1.8 million people, encompassing the "Historic Triangle" of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.
A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
What is an aroma?
Humans can distinguish roughly 1 trillion different scents and women typically have a stronger sense of smell than men
"You're gonna need a bigger boat" was said by roy Scheider's character in this summer blockbuster
What is Jaws?
The iconic Jaws was not in the original script but was ad-libbed by Roy Scheider after becoming a common catchphrase among the crew to complain about the small, cramped production barge.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is said to be the immediate cause of this global conflict.
What is World War I?
The longest battle of World War I, the battle of Verdun, lasted 300 days, from February to December of 1916.
This casino games main feature is a spinning, circular wheel with numbered pockets along the edge onto which a small ball is dropped.
What is Roulette?
American and European Roulette are very similar but there’s one key difference; the wheel in the European game has the number 0, but American Roulette includes both 0 and 00. As a result, your best odds of winning will come at a European roulette table.
As part of the New Deal, on March 31st, 1933, the CCC, standing for this, was founded, which allowed single men between the ages of 18 and 25 to enlist in work programs to improve America's public lands, forests, and parks.
What is the Civilian Conservation Core?
The program created over 100,000 miles of roads and trails and nearly 40,000 bridges, many of which are still in use today in U.S. parks.
This state broke away from Virginia during the civil war, forming its own state called this
What is West Virginia?
Division began as early as 1829, as rugged terrain in the west made large-scale plantations impractical, leading to a different economy than the eastern part of the state.
A circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
What is a rumor?
A 1947 study found that rumors become shorter, more concise, and more easily told as they pass from person to person.
This president famously said "we have nothing to fear but fear itself."
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
When spoken on March 4, 1933, the nation was in a total banking crisis. The line was specifically intended to stop the "nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror" causing bank runs.
This Unesco World Heritage site off the coast of Australia is known for it's vibrant coral and colorful schools of fish.
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
It's the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 1,430 miles or 2,300 kilometers.
This Casino card game has variations such as 5 card draw, Texas Holdem and Omaha Hi Lo
What is Poker?
3 years after its debut, the World Series of Poker was first televised on CBS in 1973. Walter “Puggy” Pearson won the main event for $130,000
On March 7th, 1876, this man patented his most famous invention, the telephone.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
Bell proposed "Ahoy!" as the standard telephone greeting, but Thomas Edison’s "Hello" eventually won out.
The University of Virginia is located in this city in central Virginia
What is Charlottesville?
The area was home to three U.S. Presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe , and James Madison.
An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, like the Romans or Ottomans for example.
What is an Empire?
The word "Kaiser" (German) and "Czar" or "Tsar" (Slavic) both derive from Julius Caesar’s name, which became synonymous with "emperor".
"Love means never having to say you're sorry" comes from this book, later adapted to a 1970 film.
What is Love Story?
The film stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal who play characters from vastly different backgrounds who fall in love and have their love stories tragically shortened by cancer.
This is the informal name of the NCAA college basketball playoff tournament that occurs every spring.
What is March Madness?
The tournament has been held every year since 1939, except for the 2019-2020 season. In all that time, there is no record of anyone ever having filled out a perfect bracket.
This coastal city in New Jersey is a casino destination in the Northeastern United States.
What is Atlantic City?
The original street names and properties in the U.S. version of Monopoly were based on real Atlantic City locations.
March 15, 44 B.C. - This Roman emperor was assassinated in the Senate chamber in Rome by Brutus and fellow conspirators on the Ides of March
Who is Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar overhauled the Roman calendar to create the 365-day year with leap years, which was used for centuries. The Julian Calendar was used by most of the western world until October 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar we use today.