New Bedford
This company, founded in New Bedford in 1844, sold the USA's last whale oil.
A 1992 drama directed by Rob Reiner, with Aaron Sorkin writing both the play and the screenplay. I tell the story of a lawyer defending two Marines who had been accused of murder.
A Few Good Men
This well known Fall River bridge was was recently replaced, and was soon followed by a movement to keep the old bridge standing.
Brightman Street Bridge
This rule, known as the '_____ rule' states that 'if the quarterback drops or loses the football while he is bringing the ball forward in a passing motion, and the ball touches the ground, it is considered an incomplete pass. If the quarterback drops or loses the football at any other time, it is considered a fumble' was brought to center stage in a controversial finish to an AFC divisional playoff game on January 19, 2002, between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders.
Tuck Rule
A particle with no charge
Neutron
This man, a lifelong abolitionist who was elected 3rd mayor of New Bedford in 1853, now has a busy south end city thoroughfare donning his name.
Rodney French
Aliens have come to Earth and plan to destroy mankind. They have already attacked major cities. A group of survivors come up with a plan to fight back!Starring Jeff Goldblum, name this Oscar winning movie.
Independence Day
The iconic bridge which carries Interstate 195 over the Taunton River between the town of Somerset and the city of Fall River is named for this city native, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Navy in December, 1941.
Charles M. Braga
In this Olympic sport, players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles.
Curling
A baby under one month of age
Newborn
New Bedford's Lewis Temple is known for inventing which type of iron?
Temple Toggle Iron
This movie tells the story of four teenage boys who make a pact to lose their virginity by prom night. It follows Jim, Oz, Finch and Kevin trying to achieve their goal and the mishaps they have along the way.
American Pie
After being established as "Fallriver" in 1803, the town changed its name to this in 1804 and kept that way for 30 years before chaging to the separated "Fall River" that we have today.
Troy
This famous golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club was postponed this year, meaning players will have to wait a little longer to vie for the tourney's grand prize: The iconic green jacket.
DAILY DOUBLE
37th US President
In 1838 this black abolitionist & author escaped from slavery to New Bedford.
Frederick Douglass
Which actor-turned-director stunned the film world with his incredibly beautiful film 'Dances with Wolves' in 1990?
Dances With Wolves
Started by two boys playing with a cannon, the great fire of 1843 destroyed 291 building and charred over 20 acres in the heart of the town. City residents' resolve to rebuild after the fire gave birth to this phrase, which is known as the city's motto today.
"We'll Try"
In 1990 two major league greats made baseball history by becoming the first father-son duo to hit back-to-back homers in an MLB game.
Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr.
The science of nourishment or being nourished
Nutrition
Which indigenous tribe was thought of as experts in Whaling, the industry which New Bedford would eventually lead the world?
The Nootka
Directed by John McTiernan, 'The Hunt for Red October' featured some compelling performances by its lead actors. Perhaps the most interesting performance came from which actor, who portrayed the Russian submarine captain Marko Ramius?
Sean Connery
On August 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden allegedly killed these two people, her parents, with a hatchet like weapon.
Andrew Jackson Borden and Sarah Anthony Borden
Everyone knows that Hall of Fame great Michael Jordan played his college ball at North Carolina, but playing for the Tar Heels wasn't his first choice. Who did His Airness originally want to play for?
UCLA
19th Century French leader who may or may not have voted for Pedro
Napoleon