NITECLOA (Hint: A state known for its cold climate and 10,000 lakes)
(What is MINNESOTA?)
This is the only marsupial native to North America
What is the Virginia opossum?
This neurotransmitter, often called the "feel-good" chemical, is associated with mood regulation.
What is serotonin?
The longest river in the world is this.
Nile
This spell, used to disarm an opponent, is commonly used by Harry Potter in duels.
What is Expelliarmus?)
EVONMERMTIN (Hint: The natural world around us)
(What is ENVIRONMENT?)
The black-footed ferret was once thought to be extinct until a small population was rediscovered in this U.S. state in 1981.
What is Wyoming?
This common kitchen herb is used to aid digestion and freshen breath
(What is peppermint?)
This rarest blood type in the ABO blood group system is the most uncommon worldwide.
(What is AB-negative?
Harry Potter In the Triwizard Tournament, this was the first task Harry had to complete.
What is retrieving a golden egg from a dragon?
INCIEMAD
(What is MEDICINE?)
This venomous lizard, native to the southwestern U.S., has a powerful bite but lacks fangs.
What is the Gila monster?
The roots of this plant, also known as ginseng’s “cousin,” are used to help reduce stress and improve endurance
(What is ashwagandha?)
The Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 was considered General Robert E. Lee’s greatest victory. However, it was also the battle where this Confederate general was accidentally shot by his own troops.
Who is Stonewall Jackson?
This 1993 film follows a group of young baseball players and features the famous line, "You're killing me, Smalls!"
(What is The Sandlot?)
AEEGL
What is EAgle
The U.S. government reintroduced this apex predator to Yellowstone National Park in 1995
What is the gray wolf?
This bright yellow flowering plant is used to make a tea known for its liver-cleansing properties.
(What is dandelion?)
The coldest recorded temperature on Earth was measured at -128.6°F (-89.2°C) in this location.
(What is Antarctica?)
This 1973 film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford won the Academy Award for Best Picture and is famous for its con-artist plot.
(What is The Sting?)
TSIEPRENREU (Hint: Someone who starts and runs a business)
(What is ENTREPRENEUR?)
This bird, which is North America's largest by wingspan, was once nearly extinct but has rebounded due to conservation efforts.
What is the California condor?
The bark of this tree contains salicin, a natural pain reliever that inspired modern aspirin.
(What is willow bark?)
This pivotal 1862 Civil War battle took place in Maryland and ended in a tactical draw, but it led to President Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is the Battle of Antietam?
This famous Native American tribe, originally from the southeastern United States, was forcibly relocated to Oklahoma along the Trail of Tears.
What is the Cherokee Nation?