12 Letter Words
The World Book, for example.
What is the encyclopedia?
Only star in northern hemisphere sky that never appears to move.
What is Polaris (north star)?
What you traditionally place in your loafer for luck.
What is a penny?
In 1984, Jesse Helms won costliest senate race in U.S history in this state.
What is North Carolina?
“Pig’s Eye” was 1st name of Minnesota capital until a church was built there, dedicated to him.
What is St. Paul?
36-22-36.
What are measurements?
In 1980-1981, this planet was found to have 14 small moons besides its 9 larger ones.
What is Saturn?
When thrown instead of eaten, it ensures a couple will have many children.
What is rice?
This Ohio senator became known as “Mr. Republican”, though it was his father who was president.
Who was Robert Taft?
This state’s capital is named after prospector Joe Juneau.
What is Alaska?
Unlawful killing of another person without implied malice.
What is manslaughter?
Polish astronomer who was 1st to theorize earth isn’t the center of the universe.
Who is (Nicolaus) Copernicus?
It’s never mentioned during a no-hitter.
What is the fact that it is a no-hitter?
Up until 2001, these 2 GOP presidents were the only ones to serve 2 full terms, both West Point grads.
Who are Eisenhower and Grant?
Only state capital named for a foreign statesman, it’s North Dakota’s.
What is Bismarck?
Bevy of beauties who shake their pom-poms for the Cowboys or Rams.
What are cheerleaders?
Mentioned 3 times in the Bible, this constellation is named for a legendary Greek hunter.
What is Orion?
As shown in “The Dresser”, it’s Shakespeare’s not-to-be-quoted- from, bad luck play.
What is Macbeth?
One of two distinctions held by Jeannette Rankin.
What is the first woman in Congress?
State capital that was originally called “Michigan”.
What is Lansing?
Big word which means each of these words has but one part.
What is monosyllabic?
Compass needles are always attracted to this spot in northern Canada.
What is the magnetic north pole?
“Port Wine” or “Strawberry”, some say these are caused by a pregnant woman eating the wrong things.
What is a birthmark?
While some astronauts have already become senators, this state’s Sen. Garn was 1st to turn astronaut.
What is Utah?
There were no Revolutionary War battles fought at this New Hampshire capital.
What is Concord?