STATE SYMBOLS
FACT: The Wisconsin state bird is the Robin.
T or F: The American Robin goes south for winter and comes back in spring.
Trick question. It is true AND false. The Latin name for the American Robin is Turdus migratorius, so it is migratory in nature. Generations of Wisconsinites keep their eyes open for a robin in March or April as it is felt like the first sign of spring. However, especially in Southern Wisconsin, some robins do not migrate and are present in the badger state all year. "It is a common misconception that all robins migrate"Volkert said "All they need is some open water, say from a spring, and they can find berries and other food even when the snow covers the ground.
What city is the oldest city in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Fort Atkinson
Oconomowoc
(which was founded as a trading post in 1634). early French voyageurs and coureurs de bois probably knew about the site and named it Baye des Puants because the Puants, a Winnebago tribe, resided there.
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“little house on the Prairie” Laura Ingalls Wilder (Pepin WI)
Born in Pepin, Wisconsin, in February of 1867, Laura Elizabeth Ingalls was the second daughter of Caroline Quiner and Charles Philip Ingalls. Wilder spent her early years constantly on the move. Her father dreamed of going further west to explore and settle unknown territory.
This pastry is sweet and flaky and came over with Danish immigrants in the 1800s. It left a serious mark on the community. You can find them in a variety of flavors, often filled with cream cheese and topped with fruit, nuts or icing.
Kringle! This distinctive oval-shaped treat has been a Racine County tradition since Danish immigrants brought it to Wisconsin in the mid-19th century. An authentic Danish Kringle is 32 layers of flaky, buttery dough filled with a variety of fruits and nuts and baked until golden brown. Popular varieties include pecan, almond, raspberry, cherry, apple, strawberry, and cream cheese. Racine bakers get creative with seasonal selections like turtle, cranberry, pumpkin, cinnamon, and key lime.
3 Quarterbacks for the Packers have won the MVP award. Which quarterback won the most?
Bart Starr
Bret Favre
Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers 4
Favre- 3
Starr -1
Monarch Butterfly
Honey Bee
Dragonfly
Ladybug
Mosquito
The honeybee is recognized as a symbol in seventeen states, primarily because honeybees play such an important role in agriculture. Bee pollination is critical to plant and human survival - beeswax and honey are just surplus gifts from this tiny wonder of nature. The plant world expends a lot of energy attracting bees and other insects with brilliantly colored flowers and sweet nectar (nectar is produced solely to attract pollinating insects).
Which of Sun Prairie's festivals is the largest of its kind in the nation?
sweet corn
strawberry festival
tomato
The Annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held August 15-19, 2024 at Angell Park in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
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Harry Houdini (Appleton, WI)
Strange fact- Houdini claimed to have been born on April 6, 1874 in Appleton, Wisconsin, he actually was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary. Recently discovered ship's logs indicate that the Weiss family moved to Appleton when Houdini was a toddler. The family came to America because of a job opportunity for Houdini's father, Rabbi Mayer Samuel Weiss, who became Appleton's first rabbi. While Houdini wasn't born in Appleton, he fondly referred to it as his hometown.
Easily the widest-foraged anything across Wisconsin is morel
portabella
shiitake
cremini
Morels (Morchella esculenta) tend to grow around or under a slew of different trees, from ash to elm to sycamore and even fruit trees, though I’ve had my best luck with ash. Morels are great spring foraging, but they echo the season’s own capricious spirit.
The temperature has to be just right, low 60s to 70s, with a ground temperature in the 50s. A light drizzly misting sort of precipitation the night before or early that morning helps, too.
Which of these Brewers has NOT made it into the baseball hall of fame?
Hank Aaron
Robin Yount
Cecil Cooper
Paul Molitor
Cecil Cooper - But he has won the Roberto Clemente award (given to one player in baseball for sportsmanship, community involvement, etc.). He made the all star team 5 times and two golden glove awards for first baseman. played for Brewers 1971-1987.
How long does a Sugar Maple Trees live for?
100-200
300-400 years
500-600 years
Individual trees may live 300-400 years if they reach the canopy layer. Flowering begins in late April or early May in the Green Bay area. It is well known as the source of sap to make maple syrup. Side note, it will take 40 gallons of sap from the tree to make one gallon of syrup. The average sugar maple tree produces about 10 to 20 gallons of sap — so you'd have to tap several trees to make just one gallon!
Which city is the bratwurst Capital of the world?
New Glarus
Monroe
Sheboygan
Why is Sheboygan the bratwurst capital of the world?
In 1970, Sheboygan battled Bucyrus, Ohio for the title of Bratwurst Capital of the World. After a grueling duel, the Sheboygan Press reported on August 14, 1970, that Judge John Bolgert had rendered an official decision bestowing the title upon Sheboygan and barring all other claimers from using it.
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Frank Lloyd Wright (born June 8, 1867, Richland Center. Died April 1959 in Phoenix AZ. Architect and writer, His “Prairie style” became the basis of 20th-century residential design in the USA.
FACT: Green Bay Wisconsin is famous for Booyah.
T or F: Booyah is a cod sandwich with pickles
“Booyah (also spelled booya) is a thick stew, believed to have originated in Belgium, and made throughout the Upper Midwestern United States. Booyah can require up to two days and multiple cooks to prepare; it is cooked in specially designed “booyah kettles” and usually meant to serve hundreds or even thousands of people. The name can also refer to a social event surrounding the meal.”
This is not a quick and easy recipe. It’s healthy. It’s delicious, but booyah is definitely a labor of love. Although there are likely hundreds of variations of Green Bay Booyah recipes in existence, the main ingredient is always the same: roasted chicken. Oxtail and beef are also added, along with the bones for a rich flavor and silky mouthfeel. Vegetables like peas, carrots, cabbage, rutabaga, potatoes, celery, and onions are also a big component. And it all adds up to the most comforting comfort food you’ll ever have.
Which is the official mascot of the Milwaukee Bucks- Bingo
Bongo
Bango
Bango. He is a deer. Bango became the mascot in 1977, he makes appearances around community in Milwaukee (up to 250 appearances a year). He has won NBA mascot of the year and voted ‘most awesome mascot’ by the cartoon network.
Which of the listed states do not have the Wood Violet as the state flower:
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Illinois
Texas
Rhode Island
Texas
Which county has more shoreline than any other county in the USA?
Brown County
Door County
Dane County
Door County has 300 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by water on three sides. Lake Michigan lies to the north and east, and the bay of Green Bay (part of Lake Michigan) lies to the west.
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Was born Christopher Crosby Farley in Madison. Born on February 15, 1964 and grew up in Maple Bluff. His father Thomas John Farley Sr. (1936–99) owned an oil company and his mother Mary Anne (née Crosby) was a homemaker.
T/F Frozen Custard is from Wisconsin.
Although frozen custard is believed to have originated in New York in the early 20th century, it eventually found its home in the Midwest, specifically Milwaukee, Wisconsin—the unofficial “Frozen Custard Capital of the World,” with more custard stands per-capita than you can find anywhere else
The WI Badgers football team has won more than 700 games since they were formed in 1889! How many times have the won the big ten championships?
10 12 14 OR 16
14
When did the Polka become Wisconsin’s state dance? 1825 1993 2001
The polka was designated the state dance by 1993 Wisconsin Act 411. It was introduced at the request of a second grade class from Charles Lindbergh Elementary School in Madison and supported by several groups, including the Wisconsin Polka Boosters, Inc., and the Wisconsin Folk Museum. Supporters documented the polka heritage of Wisconsin and provided evidence that the polka is deeply ingrained in Wisconsin cultural traditions.
The very first Kindergarten class in the USA was held in what Wisconsin City?
Watertown
Beaver Dam
Algoma
The first kindergarten in the US was started in Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1856, eight years after Wisconsin became the thirtieth state in the Union. Margarethe Meyer Schurz was born in Hamburg, Germany. She came to the United States when she was nineteen years old.
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Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1933, in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the son of Jeanne (Baer) and William J. Silberman, a manufacturer and salesman of novelty items.[2] His father was a Jewish immigrant, as were his maternal grandparents. Wilder first became interested in acting at age eight, when his mother was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and the doctor told him to "try and make her laugh."
This culinary tradition is prevalent in areas of Wisconsin along the coastal Upper Great Lakes, with large Scandinavian populations. Is it
lefse
waffles
fish boil
Many credit Scandinavian immigrants for bringing the fish boil to Door County. Fish boils were originally used to feed large crowds of lumberjacks and fishermen. It was a quick economic way to feed large groups of people. It later became an attraction at restaurants. The fish is cut into small chunks and cooked in boiling water with red potatoes. Some boilers add onions as well. Salt is the only seasoning used. It raises the specific gravity of the water. Up to one pound of salt per two gallons of water is used. The fish and potatoes are prepared in a cast-iron kettle. When the water comes to a boil, the potatoes, kept in a wire basket, are lowered in.
The fish are then placed in another wire basket and lowered in. After 9–10 minutes, when the fish are cooked, the oils rise to the top of the pot. The boiler then tosses a small amount of kerosene on the fire and the increase in flames causes a boilover. The fish oils spill over the side of the pot and the fish is done. The fish chunks remain whole and firm. Chefs usually drip melted butter over the fish before serving. Fish boils do not always involve a flare-up with kerosene or fuel oil. This practice originated in Door County to entertain tourists
What song do they play between the third and fourth quarter at a Badger football game?
Sweet Caroline
Roll Out the Barrel
Jump Around
Jump Around was first played in 1998 against Purdue. Badgers were playing against Drew Brees (quarterback for Saints). It was marketing intern (also an inured tight end for the Badgers) job to come up with new songs that would get fan and team excited. Everyone went nuts and they made it a tradition after the first day of it being played. So many people were jumping they asked them to not do it again (they were worried that the stadium would damage). They brought it back because the students were so upset.