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100
This BeetleJuice (and Batman) was born in Coraopolis and lived in Robinson Township and Allegheny County.
Who is Michael Keaton?
100
Hazel and Gus fell in love in Pittsburgh…even though that's not what we are led to believe.
What is The Fault in Our Stars?
100
A type of lunch meat that made its debut in 1933 at Isaly's.
What is chipped ham?
100
All Pittsburgh sports teams were named this at one point in their history.
What is the Pirates?
100
This word means ya'll in Pittsburgh.
What is yinz?
200
This genie in a bottle was raised in Wexford, PA.
Who is Christina Aguilera?
200
This 2012 film had Christian Bale playing around Pittsburgh like it was Gotham City.
What is The Dark Knight Rises?
200
This ice cream bar/sandwich was created by Isaly's in 1929. They have a chocolate exterior and a polar bear on the cover.
What is the Klondike Bar?
200
The Steelers were one of the first NFL teams to have this, but it only lasted from 1961-1970.
What is cheerleaders (Steelerettes)?
200
The first Internet emoticon ( the smiley :-) ) was created here in 1982 by Scott Fahlman.
What is CMU?
300
Environmentalist and "Silent Springs" Author
Who is Rachel Carson?
300
This Stephen Chbosky inspired film had Emma Watson as the main star. The "Tunnel Song" was created not too far from us!
What is Perks of Being a Wallflower?
300
A Polish dish that also makes a dash for it at Pirate games.
What is pierogies?
300
This Pittsburgh team faced bankruptcy and the prospect of folding or relocating in 1975.
Who are the Penguins?
300
This vaccine saved many lives and was created by Dr. Jonas Salk at Pitt. Hint: It is what one of our Presidents had.
What is the Polio Vaccine?
400
He was a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and attended Central Catholic High School (in Pittsburgh).
Who is Dan Marino?
400
This 1991 film had the Hannibal as the main star and Jodie Foster was in it as well. It was filmed in Canonsburg, PA. Don't let Dr Lecter scare you!
What is Silence of the Lambs?
400
Sandwich invented during the depress, so that day laborers could hold their entire lunch in one hand. Hint: Has cole slaw and fries.
What is the Primanti Bros. Sandwich?
400
Place where Pirates played games before playing in the Three Rivers Stadium.
What is Forbes Field?
400
First US Public TV Station aired in 1954.
What is WQED?
500
An American playwright who won 2 Pulitzer Prizes for drama and depicted the comic and tragic aspects of African-American experiences in the 20th century. Hint: There is a center downtown for him.
Who is August Wilson?
500
This 1999 film had the PPG Place as the central role. The main star was half man, half robot and had a niece named Penny.
What is Inspector Gadget?
500
This burger was invented in 1967 in Pittsburgh by Jim Delligatti and distributed nationally in 1968.
What is the Big Mac?
500
In 1943, this sports team was called the Steagles.
What is the Steelers?
500
How can you get to Washnington DC from Pittsburgh without stopping? That's 245 miles!
What is the Great Allegheny Passage (bike trail)?