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Members of Steve's family have long suspected that he never worked for Bank of America at all, and instead worked as a spy for this government organization with international influence, commonly known as the "CIA".
What is the Central Intelligence Agency?
As a risk executive at Bank of America, part of Steve's job was trying to avoid this type of "suit", in which the bank could have been brought to court.
What is a lawsuit?
This NFL team from Arizona plays its home games out of State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Its mascot is known as "Big Red".
What are the Arizona Cardinals?
When brewing beer, there is a process during which yeast breaks down sugars to create alcohol and carbon dioxide. That chemical process is known as this, and it also occurs during bread-making.
What is fermentation?
This song, by the Eagles:
What is "Peaceful Easy Feeling"?
Steve's focus is affected by this brain effect, abbreviated "ADHD".
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
To participate in Steve's favorite sport, he needs to wear this type of "suit" in the pool.
What is a swimsuit?
This judge became the first female justice on the US Supreme Court in 1981, nominated by Ronald Reagan and confirmed unanimously by the US Senate. Before that, she was an Arizona state judge.
Who was Sandra Day O'Connor?
This Mexican beer came through the COVID pandemic better than most. Early on, many thought the brand would take a hit from an association with the virus, and there was an initial dip in sales; however, it more than made up that drop later on.
What is Corona?
This song by Ariana Grande, Jessie J, and Nicki Minaj:
What is Bang Bang?
If you're using your debit card at the store, you may need to enter this four-digit code, or your "PIN".
What is a Personal Identification Number?
This type of suit, typically worn to black-tie events, is the epitome of eveningwear for men. Its name comes from a certain park in New York, where it has its roots.
What is a tuxedo?
A landmark US Supreme Court case in 1966 was decided between this man and the state of Arizona. Because of that decision, police are now required to inform criminal suspects of their rights before questioning. The warning is now named after that man.
Who is Ernesto Miranda?
This US state is perhaps the best for pairing beer and cheese due to its strong showings for both. The German immigrants who settled there brought beer-making to the region, and as for cheese... well, look no further than the fans of the state's NFL team!
What is Wisconsin?
This song, sung by Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins... she's singing to the Banks children:
What is "A Spoonful of Sugar"?
Need to withdraw your money from the bank, but don't want to talk to a person who works there? Go to the "ATM", which stands for this.
What is Automated Teller Machine?
In the pilot of the television show "Suits", a smart young man with an apparently perfect memory stumbles into an interview with a law firm while fleeing the police. Through an unlikely series of events, he ends up working for that law firm by pretending that he went to this prestigious Ivy League law school in Cambridge, MA.
What is Harvard?
This "large" national park, contained entirely within the state of Arizona, displays a magnificent chasm. At the bottom, visitors can see the Colorado River, which produced the spectacle.
What is the Grand Canyon?
Anheuser-Busch is perhaps best known for its mascot of the past 92 years: this type of horse, 6 of which were gifted to August A. Busch, Sr. by his two sons to celebrate the end of Prohibition.
What is a Clydesdale?
This song, by Electric Light Orchestra:
What is "Evil Woman"?
In swimming, an "IM" event consists of a single athlete swimming equal distances of each stroke in one race... so it makes sense that "IM" would mean this.
What is individual medley?
One of Steve's favorite stories to tell is of how he got the scar on the back of his neck: he was doing the "Escape from Alcatraz" swim, and despite being warned to put tape on the back of his neck, he evidently put the tape in the wrong spot. This suit, which he was wearing to keep himself warm during his swim, rubbed constantly against his neck as he swam.
What is a wetsuit?
The only point in the United States shared by four states is marked by the Four Corners Monument, and it is the intersection between four states: Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and this state, north of Arizona.
What is Utah?
These dried green cone-shaped flowers are used in brewing beer to give it flavor and also increase its shelf life. IPAs are distinctive for how prevalent that specific flavor is.
What are hops?
This song, from Les Mis:
What is "One Day More"?