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National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (NTESS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of this company.

Who is Honeywell?

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Honey

What food product has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, still edible after over 3,000 years due to its natural preservatives?

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Star Wars 

In which film is the famous line, "May the Force be with you," spoken?  

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The new Sandia Labs director.

Who is Laura McGill?

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This American astronaut became the first person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Who is Neil Armstrong?  

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This is the logo/symbol of Sandia Labs.

What is the thunderbird?

200

Octopus

Which marine animal has three hearts, with two pumping blood to the gills and one to the rest of the body, and prefers to crawl rather than swim?

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Jaws

In which classic thriller does the line, "You're gonna need a bigger boat," appear?

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DOE (Department of Engergy)

NTESS/Sandia is a contractor to this government agency.

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In 1903, these two became the first to achieve powered flight with their aircraft, the Wright Flyer.

Who are Orville and Wilbur Wright?

300

The man called for "exceptional service in the national interest "

Who is President Harry Truman?

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Banana

In botanical terms, which fruit is classified as a berry, while strawberries are not?

300

Wizard of Oz 

"There's no place like home" is a memorable quote from which beloved film?

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The solar tower/solar oven.

During a public demonstration, Sandia Labs showcased the ability to cook food using what?

300

This novel, published in 1818, is considered the first science fiction novel and was written by Mary Shelley.

What is "Frankenstein"?

400

The first/original name of Sandia Labs

What is Z Division?

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Koala

What animal is known for its ability to sleep for up to 20 hours a day, primarily to conserve energy due to its low-calorie diet of eucalyptus leaves?

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Casablanca

Which film features the iconic line, "Here's looking at you, kid"?

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This project, initiated by Sandia Labs, focuses on developing technologies to enhance the safety and security of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.

What is the Stockpile Stewardship Program?

400

This woman was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving from 1979 to 1990.

Who is Margaret Thatcher?

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The date Sandia Labs became it's own entity (separate from Los Alamos).

What significance does May 10, 1949 have?

500

Olympus Mons, located on Mars, which stands about 13.6 miles (22 kilometers) high

What is the name of the largest volcano in the solar system?

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The Sandlot

From which movie is the quote, "you're killing me Smalls"

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Sandia Labs plays a key role in supporting this international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

What is the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)?

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In 1947, this aircraft became the first to break the sound barrier, piloted by Chuck Yeager.

What is the Bell X-1?