Gas Station Pick-Me-Ups
This dark beverage is said, according to its dark red label, to possess a doctoral degree, and is a favorite of those who simply refuse to become involved in the Coke vs. Pepsi debate. What it lacks in caffeine content, it makes up for in sugar.
What is Dr. Pepper?
This was the king of Persia in chapter 1 of Ezra, who sent the exiles home with his blessing, so that they could pray to their God on his behalf.
Who was Cyrus, king of Persia?
This city, beginning with a capital J, is the capital and largest city in the state of Mississippi.
What is Jackson?
This three-sided shape is said to be the most stable of our simple polygons, as a force exerted on any of its three vertices (or points) will be distributed toward the two other points.
What is a triangle?
This fast-food titan is known less for its food or service than for its presence. It is by far the most successful fast food chain in the world, and its golden arches can be found nearly everywhere in the world, and in every state capital. Oh, except for Montpelier.
What is McDonalds?
This ancient pick-me-up is a bean-based drink said to have originated in the highlands of Ethiopia, and can now be found in dispensers and carafes in gas stations across America. Wright likes his black.
What is coffee?
This was the first structure the returned exiles built, and then offered sacrifices on.
What is the altar?
This city, beginning with a capital B, is the largest and capital city in the state of Idaho.
What is Boise?
This iconic four-sided, two-dimensional shape has four right angles where its four sides meet, and each side is congruent, meaning it has the same length as the three others.
What is a Square?
This fast-food giant, known for its crowned mascot and liquid smoke-flavored hamburgers, was founded in Miami, FL, and has locations in every state and over 12,000 locations outside of the US. Have it your way! Oh, unless you live in Montpelier.
What is Burger King?
SaraCaroline's go-to pick-me-up is an energy drink named for this system of temperature measurement, wherein 0o is freezing, and 100o is boiling. It is marketed toward those seeking an active lifestyle, and raises metabolism when accompanied by exercise. Her favorite flavor is Fantasy Vibe.
What is Celsius?
This is the prince of Judah, who has led the exiles, alongside the high priest Jeshua, in their rebuilding of the temple.
Who is Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel?
All 31,973 residents (as of 2021) of the capital of Alaska know that their city has very little in common with the capital of Mississippi. It does, however, also begin with a capital J.
What is Juneau?
What is a Pentagon?
This coffee chain, known for its iconic use of the color green, overpriced menu items, and unfortunate customer stereotypes, can be found off of interstates in every state in the union, and 88 locations exist in other countries around the world. Pick up a caramel macchiato or other coffee-based beverage at one of these locations, anywhere but Montpelier!
What is Starbucks?
This aggressive energy drink has been Bryce's go-to, of late. It is named for a high-yield plastic explosive used in military operations since 1956, and is advertised as a performance-enhancer, marketed toward bodybuilders and others seeking fuel for their high-intensity lifestyle.
What is C4?
This was the king of Persia to whom the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin wrote their accusation last week.
Who was Artaxerxes I?
The capital of Minnesota, named for the Apostle responsible for much of the New Testament, sports a capital S (his title, according to the Roman Catholic Church) and a capital P in its name.
What is Saint Paul, Minnesota?
What is a heptagon?
This fast-food chain, known for its red-haired namesake, specializes in hamburgers, and tends to boast a more upscale attitude and better service than its competitors, McDonalds & Burger King. The face of the restaurant was the adopted daughter of the franchise's Christian founder, Dave Thomas. Oh, and you won't find any locations in Montpelier.
What is Wendy's?
This cold, viscous beverage, consisting of crushed ice and flavored syrup, can be found spinning in place at nearly every gas station in America. Sarah Rose's favorite flavor is watermelon.
What is a slushy?
This was the (outstanding) name of the Babylonian guy Cyrus tasked with bringing all of the temple's dishes back to Jerusalem with the returned exiles.
The capital of Iowa features a capital D and a capital M in its name, and comes from the French term translated "The Monks" in English.
What is Des Moines?
This seldom-mentioned two-dimensional shape has nine sides.
What is a Nonagon/Enneagon?
In spite of its numerous locations across the United States, you won't find the iconic red and white stripes of this Kentucky-based chicken joint anywhere near Montpelier.
What is KFC?