Nerd Stuff
Potatoes
You're Cooked
All About Oregon
Time
The Deep Blue Sea
100
This science fiction film series has become one of the most popular cultural phenomenon in modern history; watching them will take you back "a long time ago" to a "galaxy far, far away"
Star Wars
100
These things are made by cutting a potato up into strips, frying them in a deep vat of hot oil, and seasoning them with salt and other seasonings
French Fries
100
This cooking method involves cooking food directly over a heat source, usually at high heat, and sometimes over an open flame. This method is very popular in the summertime!
Grilling
100
In what year did Oregon become a state???
(Closest guess)
1859! Fun fact: it was actually on Valentine's Day of that year that Oregon became an official state!
100
How many minutes are in an hour?
60
100
How many oceans are in the world??? (Technically, all are one big ocean, but scientists recognize five distinct separate ocean areas)
Five
200
In this book and film series, a young Hobbit goes on an epic journey to a dangerous land to destroy an evil ring
Lord of the Rings
200
Potatoes are __% water and __% solid
(Closest guess wins)
80% water, 20% solid
200
In the 2007 Disney film "Ratatouille", a rat teaches a human to cook when he helps a struggling kitchen worker learn which flavors go well together. What is the name of the rat (or his human pal)?
Remy (the guy is Linguini)
200
The classic 1985 film "The Goonies" was filmed mostly in this coastal Oregon town, but some scenes were filmed in Cannon Beach, about 25 miles south of the main city it was filmed in
Astoria, Oregon
(You can go visit the Flavel House in Astoria, where a lot of the film was shot!)
200
How many days are in one earth year?
365
200
This very deep sea predatory fish has sharp teeth and an antenna on its head to lure prey
Anglerfish
300
This gathering happens once a year in different cities. People dress up in costumes as their favorite characters from movies, comic books, and other pop culture references. Portland's version of this is called Rose City _____ ___
Comic Con
300
In 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be successfully grown in _____
Space!
300
This famous chef has a show called "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Food Network, has a fashion sense straight out of 1996, spiky blond hair, and uses the famous catchphrase "flavortown"
Guy Fieri
300
This is Oregon's largest city, which has an estimated population of 616,000 within its city boundaries. Something tells me you've been there before!
Portland! (You're in it right now!)
300
How many seconds are in one Earth year???
(closest guess)
31,536,000!!!
300
This deepest known part of the ocean is about 36,069 feet deep and is approximately 170 million years old; bonus 100 points if you know which ocean it is in!!!
The Mariana Trench, located in the Pacific Ocean
400
This role playing game is played by a dungeon master rolling a 20-sided die to help characters decide how to get through challenges. In 2023, the game became a movie
Dungeons and Dragons
400
How many varieties of potatoes are there in the world?
(Closest guess wins)
Over 4,000 different varieties
400
What temperature does water boil at?
(Closest guess)
212 degrees F (or 100 degrees C)
400
This slogan is the catchphrase of Portland, Oregon, and showcases the unique personality of our area
Keep Portland Weird!
400
About how long is a flight from Portland, Oregon to Hawaii???
Approximately 6 hours!!!
400
As of 2024, only this percentage of the sea floors of the world had been mapped by humans
(closest guess)
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, only 26.1% of the sea floors have been mapped!!! That's a lot of ocean floor to explore! Think of the sunken treasure!!!
500
This very famous singer of the songs "Happy" and "Get Lucky" is also known for being a music producer and has a side project band called N.E.R.D. He also has a Lego animated movie all about his life, called "Piece by Piece"
Pharrell Williams
500
According to Google and Delish Magazine, what is the most popular side dish at Thanksgiving in Oregon???
Mashed Potatoes!
500
In a proper, fancy, four course meal, what are the four courses?
An Appetizer, soup or salad, the main entree, and dessert
500
The famous Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri, and ended up in what Oregon city?
Why, Oregon City, or course!!!
500
This is defined as "the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole" or "a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon"
Time!!!
500
What is the name of this style of music???
Sea shanty!!!