Hunting Predators
This elusive big cat, found in the mountains of North and South America, is also known as a puma or cougar.
What is a mountain lion?
This Italian dictator was overthrown in 1943 after the Allies invaded Sicily.
Who is Benito Mussolini?
In traditional blacksmithing, the forge is used to heat metal. What fuel was most commonly used in ancient forges?
What is coal?
This quarterback led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV, securing his seventh championship ring.
Who is Tom Brady?
In 2022, this head coach was hired to replace Mike Zimmer after an eight-year tenure with the Vikings.
Who is Kevin O'Connell?
Frodo is Bilbo’s cousin, but from which side of the family do they share their bloodline?
What is the Baggins side?
In the U.S., hunting this highly adaptable predator is encouraged in many states to manage its population and protect livestock.
What is a coyote?
This was the last major German offensive on the Western Front, fought in the winter of 1944-1945.
What is the Battle of the Bulge?
Steel is often used in blacksmithing. What is the main element added to iron to make steel?
What is carbon?
In the 2020 season, this team became the first in NFL history to go 16-0 in the regular season without winning a Super Bowl that year.
What are the New England Patriots?
In the 2022 season, the Vikings pulled off the largest comeback in NFL history, overcoming a 33-point deficit to win against this team.
Who are the Indianapolis Colts?
After being stripped of his power, Saruman is later killed by this character in The Return of the King (book).
Who is Gríma Wormtongue?
This common predator call mimics the distress sounds of this small rodent, a favorite prey of coyotes and bobcats.
What is a rabbit?
The brutal Bataan Death March occurred after the fall of this U.S. territory to Japanese forces in 1942.
What is the Philippines?
What alloy of copper is commonly used in blacksmithing for creating decorative items like jewelry and small tools?
What is bronze?
This head coach became the youngest coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl when his team won Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
Who is Sean McVay?
In 2022, this wide receiver set the NFL single-season receiving yards record, surpassing Calvin Johnson’s 1,964-yard mark from 2012.
Who is Justin Jefferson?
How many total Palantíri (seeing stones) were originally created in Middle-earth?
What is seven?
This Asian predator, known for being highly territorial and aggressive, has been responsible for more human deaths than any other big cat.
What is a Bengal tiger?
Germany officially surrendered on this date, now celebrated as V-E Day.
What is May 8, 1945?
What tool used by blacksmiths is designed to allow precise shaping and cutting of hot metal by holding the workpiece firmly in place during the process?
What is a vise or clamp?
This team finished in last place in the NFC North in 2020 but had a dramatic turnaround and clinched the division title in 2021.
What are the Minnesota Vikings?
This Vikings kicker missed a potential game-winning field goal against the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, continuing the franchise’s struggles with kickers.
Who is Greg Joseph?
In The Lord of the Rings books, Tolkien rarely uses the word "magic". Instead, Elves refer to their abilities with what term?
What is Art?
This type of hunting involves using trained dogs to track and tree predators such as bobcats or mountain lions.
What is hounding?
This American general led U.S. forces in the Pacific and famously declared, "I shall return" after evacuating the Philippines.
Who is Douglas MacArthur?
The "Langte" was a specific type of anvil used by medieval blacksmiths. In what historical region was the Langte anvil primarily used?
What is Scandinavia?
In 2022, this team won its first-ever playoff game in franchise history, having previously never advanced past the Wild Card round.
What are the Cincinnati Bengals?
In his first season as head coach (2022), Kevin O’Connell led the Vikings to an 8-1 start, matching the best start in team history. What other Vikings head coach also started 8-1 in his first full season?
Who is Dennis Green (1992)?
In The Fellowship of the Ring (book), which member of the Fellowship does not officially agree to join but is still counted as part of it?
Who is Boromir?
The "Ghost and the Darkness" refers to two infamous man-eating lions that were hunted in this African country in the late 1800s.
What is Kenya?
The British developed this codebreaking machine to decipher German Enigma messages during the war.
What is the Bombe?
In ancient Rome, blacksmiths were known by a specific name. What was it?
What is a faber or ferrarius?
This NFL player, who was also drafted in Major League Baseball, became an MVP candidate at quarterback despite early career doubts.
Who is Kyler Murray?
This Vikings first-round draft pick from 2021 was released by the team before completing his rookie contract, making him one of the biggest draft disappointments of the decade.
Who is Christian Darrisaw?
In The Fellowship of the Ring (book), Boromir is mortally wounded defending Merry and Pippin. How many arrows did he take before finally falling?
What is three?