Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! In what US city would you find an annual public arts celebrations called FestiFools? What was the first major city to begin desegregating its public facilities? In what city was Kurt Vonnegut born? And here are the answers: Ann Arbor, MI–Every April (this year’s event was virtual), hundreds of people from around Ann Arbor show off giant paper-mache puppets and costumes while marching down Main Street. The event was the brainchild of University of Michigan art professor Mark Tucker who started it in 2007. It was instantly a hit. Nashville,…

Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! The first Ferris Wheel was erected for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. What city played a crucial role in its creation? What city’s hockey fans stack beer cans in a tall tower against the glass during game-time? What city boasts the only replica of the Greek Parthenon? And here are the answers: Pittsburgh, PA—The wheel was the brainchild of successful engineer and bridge builder George Washington Ferris, who owned G.W.G. Ferris & Company in Pittsburgh. The giant steel hammer needed for the forging was manufactured in Pittsburgh by…

Here’s a review of the questions: Joseph Pulitzer’s name is best known for the Pulitzer Prizes which were established as a result of his endowment to Columbia University. But in what city did he begin his own journalism career? There is a museum that is devoted to sign history. In what city is it located? They’re a routine sight now, but did you know that dumpsters weren’t a thing until 1935? Do you know where dumpsters got their start? And here are the answers! St. Louis, IL—In 1878, Pulitzer bought the fading St. Louis Dispatch and merged it with John…

  This device, invented at Bell Labs in 1959, is considered the most common type of transistor and semiconductor device in the world and is still used today in automotive control units. What is the device called? What filmmaker wrote the screenplays for the Mark Zuckerberg biopic, “The Social Network,” and the Steve Jobs biopic, “Steve Jobs”? What search engine’s name was inspired by the fictional valet in British author P.G. Wodehouse’s series of Bertie Wooster novels? And here are the answers: Answer: MOSFET. Defined as a Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor, there are multitudes of MOSFETs in every…

What is the name of the popular ticketing platform, launched in 2009, that enables users to buy and sell tickets for live sports, concerts and theater events? What networking device, used every day in today’s computer connectivity, was invented in 1976 by computer engineer Ginny Strazisar? What Australian software company was founded by “accidental billionaire” Mike Cannon-Brookes in 2002? And here are the answers: Answer: SeatGeek. SeatGeek was founded by Russell D’Souza and Jack Groetzinger at DreamIT Ventures, an early-stage startup accelerator program, in 2009. The company is based in New York City and has over 400 employees. Originally launched…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: In tech-speak, what term is defined as a quick-repair job for a piece of programming designed to resolve functionality issues, improve security, or add new features? This state will be home to Intel’s new manufacturing facility for producing advanced semiconductors. What state is it? What is the name of the programming language introduced by Guido Van Rossum in 1991? And here are the answers: Answer: Patch. A patch is sometimes referred to as a bug fix since a reason for a patch is an imperfection that is discovered by its developers or users.…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: This midwestern city was the first to establish a municipal fire department and install a fire pole. What city was it? This southeastern city has two nicknames – “City of Oaks” and “The Triangle.” What city is it? This American city is the only state capital in the country that has a working oil well on its grounds. What city is it? And here are the answers: Cincinnati, OH. The origin of this story involves Miles Greenwood, a native of Cincinnati and the owner of Eagle Ironworks. This is not an example of…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southern city is the hometown of “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks? Bryant’s Lounge, located in this midwestern city, offers 450 different cocktail concoctions that are kept in a rolodex behind the bar. What city is it? What American city is the location of the infamous 1865 shootout between Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt? And here are the answers: Knoxville, TN. Christina Hendricks was born in Knoxville in 1975. Her mother was a psychologist, and her father, a native of Great Britain, worked for the U.S. Forest Service, which meant that the…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: Multi-instrumentalist and producer Jerry Harrison, who played with the Talking Heads and the Young Lovers, was born in what midwestern city? What midwestern city is home to the Jack Nicklaus Museum? In what southern city will you find the Haberdish restaurant, famous for its brined and battered fried chicken? And here are the answers: Milwaukee, WI. Jerry Harrison graduated from Shorewood High School in Milwaukee in 1968 and then attended Harvard University. After playing in numerous high school bands, he kindled his interest in music and continued pursuing it in Boston, where he…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: The movies “Ready Player One,” “Traffic” and “Air Force One” all feature scenes filmed in this midwestern city. What city is it? This southern city is the only U.S. city to win the “Nation’s Cleanest City” award four times. What city is it? In what midwestern city would you find a delicacy called “Ma Baensch Herring”? And here are the answers: Columbus, Ohio. Columbus residents are reported to have gone nuts upon seeing the trailer for “Ready Player One,” prior to the film’s 2018 opening. The first line of the trailer has the…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is the birthplace of comedy legend Gene Wilder? This city was the home of the Rampage, an arena football team that played at the Van Andel Arena. What city is it? JPMorgan Chase employs over 18,000 people at its offices in this midwestern city. What city is it? And here are the answers: Milwaukee, WI. Jerome Silberman, known professionally as Gene Wilder, was born in Milwaukee on June 11, 1933. The star of the 1970s film classics “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and “Young Frankenstein” graduated from Milwaukee’s Washington…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: This city’s Municipal Auditorium has played host to more NCAA Championships than any other venue in the country. What city is it? What city is home to the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art? What city is the birthplace of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr.? And here are the answers: Kansas City, MO. Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium was opened in 1935, and was considered “one of the ten best buildings in the world” by the Architectural Record. The campus consists of three halls – the Arena, the Music Hall and the Little…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: This midwestern city’s annual cultural event, Summerfest, first took place in 1968. What city is it? This southern city is the hometown of Michael C. Hall, star of “Dexter” and “Six Feet Under.” What city is it? In what city will you find the Bunker Club, a cocktail lounge with a Cold War era theme, including black and white TVs and “retro futuristic” décor? And here are the answers: Milwaukee, WI. Attracting nearly 800,000 people each year and billing itself “The World’s Largest Music Festival,” Milwaukee’s Summerfest offers shows on a multitude of…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city had a city ordinance that made dancing between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. illegal? What southern city is home to the Byrd Theatre, which has operated continuously as a “grand movie palace” since 1928? What midwestern city is home to the corporate headquarters of the Steak N Shake restaurant chain? And here are the answers: Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines’ “antiquated ordinance,” overturned in 2009, was rarely acknowledged or understood, let alone violated by citizens of Iowa’s capital city prior to its demise. Few even were aware of the ban,…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: The first nighttime baseball game took place in 1935. What city’s home team hosted and won the game? What midwestern city has a shopping area that includes a half-sized replica of La Giralda, the cathedral bell tower in Seville, Spain? Which city’s Museum of Art has the most comprehensive collection of Chihuly blown-glass sculptures in the world? And here are the answers: Cincinnati, Ohio. On May 24, 1935, the first night game in major league baseball history was played at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field, where the home team defeated the Phillies, 2-1. At 8:30…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: In what southern city would you find a state museum housing “The People’s Collection?” What midwestern city is the birthplace of Ryan Murphy, creator of “Glee” and “American Horror Story?” What southern city is considered the birthplace of a hearty stew called burgoo? And here are the answers: Raleigh, NC. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the North Carolina legislature designating state funding to create an exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh known as the People’s Collection. The exhibit got its name in 1947, referring to art that can be seen for free throughout the…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is the birthplace of legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola? Which American city has a museum with an exhibit dedicated to Mr. Rogers? In what midwestern city would you find the corporate headquarters for Hallmark Cards, Inc.?   And here are the answers: Detroit, MI. Although his most famous movie, “The Godfather,” is the story of Italian-Americans in New York City, Francis Ford Coppola is actually an Italian-American born and raised in Detroit. His directorial attention did eventually turn to Detroit with 1988’s “Tucker: The Man and His Dream,” about…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southern city is the location of the first Piggly Wiggly grocery store? What southern city was named after the wife of King George III? “The Center of the Universe” is located in what American city? And here are the answers: Memphis, TN. Piggly Wiggly grocery stores were truly innovators in their field. After their humble beginnings in Memphis in 1916, they became the first “self-service grocery store,” as well as the first to use check-out lanes to ring up orders. Clarence Saunders gave the company its name, and its meaning is still…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is the founding location of Oscar Mayer meats? What southern city is home to Marbles Kids Museum? In the 1980’s, musicians and DJs in this midwestern city “invented” techno music. What city is it? And here are the answers: Madison, WI. Though the company’s headquarters is now in Chicago, Oscar Mayer (go ahead, sing the jingle while you check the spelling) got its start in Madison, Wisconsin. German immigrant Oscar F. Mayer arrived in America at age 14, and by the time he was 24, had his own butcher shop.…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city was home to the Chicks women’s baseball team, the inspiration for the team in the Tom Hanks movie “A League of Their Own?” What southern city is the location of the corporate headquarters for Bank of America? What midwestern city is the birthplace of singer Adam Lambert? And here are the answers: Grand Rapids, MI. The Grand Rapids Chicks were affiliated with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1945 to 1954. The AAGPBL was founded in 1943 by Phillip K. Wrigley and is the forerunner of women’s professional league…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is the founding location and current corporate headquarters of Nationwide Insurance? What southern city is the birthplace of Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates? Despite being first erected in Chicago, the Ferris wheel was actually invented in this American city. What city was it? And here are the answers: Columbus, OH. Formerly known as Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance, the organization that eventually became Nationwide Insurance got its start in Columbus in 1926. Ensuring businesses for farmers and ranchers in Ohio, the company expanded into West Virginia and into the northeast, ultimately…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is home to the yearly celebration known as Brat Fest? Aside from Tallahassee, Florida, there is another city whose name is derived from the Muscogee words, “tallasi” and “tulasi,” both of which mean “the old town.” What city is it? What southern city got its name from an English statesman and scholar who was beheaded in 1618? And here are the answers: Madison, WI. Brat Fest has been held every Memorial Day weekend in Madison, Wisconsin since 1983. The story goes that Tom and Margaret Metcalfe held the very first…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is home to the largest children’s museum in the world? What midwestern city is home to WLW, the first “Super Station” in the United States? What southern city is the home to Kaizen, a Japanese-style pub opened by chef Jesse Newmister? And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN. Opened in 1925, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis comprises over 400,000 square feet of museum space at its five-story structure on North Meridian Avenue. With exhibits including Natural Science, World Culture and even an art installation dedicated to sports, the museum has…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city has a minor league hockey team called the Capitols? What southern city is the birthplace of actors Michael Shannon and Harry Dean Stanton? What midwestern city is the home of the restaurant Service Bar and its chef, Avishar Barua? And here are the answers: Madison, WI. Since Madison is the capitol of Wisconsin, it makes sense that their AAA hockey team calls itself the Capitols. Founded in 1984, where they played their games at the Hartmeyer Ice Arena, they changed their name to the Wisconsin Capitols in 1991, and then…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What city boasts that it had the first-ever electric streetcar in the United States? What city has been trying for years to erect a statue of one of its favorite sons, film legend Gene Kelly? What city is home to the Renaissance Center, a group of seven connected skyscrapers built in 1976? And here are the answers: Richmond, VA. The electric street railway system that began operating in Richmond in 1888 became the prototype for similar systems across the US. Designed by Frank Julian Sprague for The Richmond Union Passenger Railway, the streetcars…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is home to Crown Hill Cemetery, the third largest cemetery in the United States? President Harry Truman ran a haberdashery in this midwestern city before entering politics. What city was it? In this city, you can find the best BBQ ribs you’ve ever had at the Rendezvous. Or maybe Central BBQ or Tom’s – all depends on who you ask. What city is it? And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN. Considered a “rural” cemetery when it opened in 1863, Crown Hill Cemetery was established at Strawberry Hill, whose summit…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southern city is the birthplace of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino? What midwestern city was the first in the U.S. to add fluoride to its water in 1945? Roberto Clemente is regarded as one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game. What city is home to the team that Clemente played for? And here are the answers: Answer: Knoxville, Tennessee. If you’ve visited East Tennessee or have knowledge of the region, you’ll likely have a unique experience when you go see a Quentin Tarantino film. Almost every movie he has…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southern city is the hometown of actress Evan Rachel Wood? What midwestern city is the hometown of actress Kathleen Turner? What southern city is home to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? And here are the answers: Raleigh, North Carolina. Evan Rachel Wood, who has starred for three seasons on the HBO series, “Westworld,” was born in Raleigh in 1987. She was home-schooled by her parents, both of whom were actors, and received her high school diploma at age 15. She had been acting since she was 5, but her career took off…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southern city is home to the corporate office of Federal Express? What city is home to the global headquarters of spirits giant Brown-Forman? What midwestern city serves up a delicious local dish called Steak de Burgo? And here are the answers: Memphis, TN. FedEx is based in Memphis because that’s where it all started in 1973. Memphis businessman Frederick W. Smith started the company with 14 small aircraft flying from the Memphis International Airport. He called his new venture Federal Express, and all these years later it is the largest express transportation…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southeastern city is home to Feelgoodz slippers? What southern city is home to the Ice Bears hockey team? What midwestern city is the hometown of motion picture superstar Jason Momoa? And here are the answers: Answer: Raleigh, NC. Kyle Berner founded Feelgoodz in 2007, partnering with artisans in Southeast Asia to create footwear that strikes the perfect balance between comfort, style and sustainability. The company’s headquarters have been in downtown Raleigh since 2014. Answer: Knoxville, TN. The Knoxville Ice Bears were founded in 2002 as a charter member of the Atlantic Coast…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is home to (formerly-called) Cobo Hall? Which city had an ABA team called the Condors? Which midwestern city has an ECHL hockey team called the Mavericks? And here are the answers: Detroit, MI. Now part of an entertainment & convention complex called TCF Center, Detroit’s Cobo Hall was built in 1960 and has an illustrious history. Detroit Mayor Albert Cobo had a vision for a sparkling new convention center downtown on the Detroit River, but did not live to see its completion (he died in 1957). The venue went on…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What city is home to the Fountain at Point State Park, the tallest fountain in the U.S.? What city is home to a JIF peanut butter factory that produces more peanut butter than any other factory on earth? What city is home to “Rat Basketball” at its science museum? And here are the answers: Answer: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Fountain at Point State Park in Pittsburgh shapes approximately 6,000 gallons of water per minute into a spout about 150 feet high. The fountain was dedicated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on August 30, 1974,…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: David Letterman did the weather for TV station WLWI in what midwestern city? The Legends are a minor league baseball team in what southern city? What midwestern city is the birthplace of Mitch Ryder, the rock singer who scored a #4 hit in 1966 with “Devil with a Blue Dress On”? And here are the answers: Answer: Indianapolis. Letterman was born in Indy and attended college at Ball State University. He was infamous at the TV station for making the crew laugh, and relocated to Los Angeles in 1975 to pursue a career…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is the birthplace of supermodel Christie Brinkley? “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan was born in what southern city? Albert Von Tilzer, the writer of, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” was a native of what midwestern city? And here are the answers: Answer: Detroit, Michigan. Christie Lee Hudson, aka Christie Brinkley, was born in Detroit in February 1954. When her parents divorced shortly after her birth, her mother moved to Los Angeles and married TV writer Don Brinkley. Christie later became a tremendously popular model, appearing on hundreds of…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southern city is home to the NHL hockey team, “the Hurricanes”? Dick’s Sporting Goods got its start in Binghamton, NY. However, its corporate headquarters are now located in what neighboring state’s second largest city? What southern city is home to Rupp Arena? And here are the answers: Answer: Raleigh, North Carolina. While most professional sports teams referred to as being from “Carolina” are based in Charlotte (Hornets, Panthers), the Hurricanes play their home games at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team, referred to as the Canes, are a franchise previously…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: This midwestern city is home to two infamous burger joints, both highly rated in national publications. Where will you find Stella’s and Cottage Bar? In what midwestern city would you find neighborhoods like Broad Ripple, St. Joseph and Trader’s Point? What southern city is the birthplace of actor Jim Rash, who played the role of Dean Craig Pelton on the hit sitcom “Community” and won an Oscar for writing the screenplay for “The Descendants?” And here are the answers: When you visit Grand Rapids, Michigan, make sure you’re hungry for excellent hamburgers! Stella’s…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: In what city would you find The Spudder, a steakhouse that has been serving steak and seafood for decades, in a setting filled with museum-quality oil field memorabilia? What southern city is home to Red Mile Gaming and Racing? What midwestern city is considered, “the birthplace of Route 66”? And here are the answers: Tulsa, Oklahoma’s The Spudder restaurant has been serving up delicious dinners since 1976. The restaurant’s namesake, “The Spudder,” is a cable tool rig made for drilling shallow wells. The spudder in question sits in front of the restaurant and…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is home to Schmidt’s Real German Food, serving authentic German cuisine since 1886? What southern city is home to Burger Bach, a go-to destination so famous for hangover cures that they have a burger called – you guessed it – The Hangover Cure? What city is home to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History? And here are the answers: Visitors to Columbus, Ohio can find cuisines representing just about every nation and culture. Schmidt’s Real German Food may be the oldest of that group, dating back to 1886, when J.…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: The movies, “Hustle & Flow,” Great Balls of Fire” and “The Firm” were all filmed in what southern city? What midwestern city is home to Zug Island? Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is from what midwestern city? And here are the answers: Memphis, Tennessee has been the backdrop for numerous movies and TV shows in recent years, including those previously mentioned, as well as TV shows like, “Bluff City Law” and “Sun Records,” as well as the Netflix movie, “Uncorked,” with Courtney B. Vance. The 2008 movie, “Nothing but the Truth,” with Kate Beckinsale…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: This Flyover city is the state’s capitol, and the Capitol Building’s dome contains over 100 ounces of pure gold. What city is it? This southern city was a shooting location for the movies, “Days of Thunder” and “The Hunger Games” as well as the TV show, “Homeland.” What city is it? Two of the most useful inventions of the twentieth century, the answering machine and Carmex lip balm, happened in this Flyover city. What city is it? And here are the answers: Visitors to Des Moines, Iowa are drawn to the huge gold…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What was the first-ever web browser? What company invented Ethernet networking? What is the origin of the word “spam” in the context of email spam? And here are the answers: In 1990, almost four years before Netscape, W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee (founder of the World Wide Web Foundation, developed the first web browser. It was called…wait for it…WorldWideWeb. It was renamed Nexus. The networking platform that ships with virtually every modern computer was born at Xerox PARC around 1973 with Robert Metcalfe and three of his colleagues credited as inventors. An early experimental version…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: In what midwestern city did Dave Thomas open the first Wendy’s restaurant? Jazz legend Charlie Parker played his first gig at the Country Club Plaza in this midwestern city. What city is it? In what southern city would you find a 13-foot bronze statue of “Roots” author Alex Haley? And here are the answers: On November 15, 1969, Dave Thomas opened his very first Wendy’s restaurant in Columbus, Ohio at 257 East Broad Street. He named the restaurant after his daughter, and it was immediately popular, with a second Columbus restaurant opening a…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What midwestern city is the home of the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park? What midwestern city is the birthplace of Bass Pro Shops? Actors Michael Jeter and Dixie Carter, as well as senator/actor Fred Thompson are all alumni of the major university in what southern city? And here are the answers: Grand Rapids, Michigan-The city has much to offer visitors and locals, and one of its greatest attractions is the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. One of the nation’s most significant sculpture and botanic experiences, Meijer Gardens includes Michigan’s largest tropical…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What southern city is home to Oakwood Cemetery, where seven governors, five US Senators and four Civil War generals are buried? Blues legend John Lee Hooker, in his signature tune, “Boogie Chillun,” refers to the “Henry Swing Club” on “Hastings Street.” What is the midwestern city where these sites were located? Zoologist Jack Hanna represented his hometown and its zoo in numerous TV appearances. In what city is the zoo located? And here are the answers: Raleigh, NC–Initially founded as a Confederate cemetery after the Civil War, it owes much of its history…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: Which American city produced over 650 B-24 bombers per month in 1944, at the height of World War II? In which American city was actor/writer and “Saturday Night Live” alum Bill Hader born? The sports teams associated with the college located in this southern city call themselves the Wolfpack. What city is it? And here are the answers: Detroit, MI–During World War II, Ford Motor Company built 8,685 B-24 Liberator bomber airplanes at its Willow Run plant, 35 miles west of Detroit. By the spring of 1944, employees on Ford’s bomber assembly line…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: What Midwestern city was home to the Civella crime family? Which American city is the home of Primanti Brothers, a sandwich shop famous for putting fries and coleslaw ON the sandwich? Which Southern city houses the NASCAR Hall of Fame? And here are the answers: Kansas City, Missouri–KC was the home of the Civella Family, also known as the Kansas City Mafia. Organized crime that falls under the auspices of “La Cosa Nostra” (Italian for “our thing”) has been active in Kansas City since 1912, when Sicilian immigrants settled there and undertook various…

Here’s a review of the questions: Country musician and actor Dwight Yoakam has been known to sing about Kentucky (“Readin’, Writin’, Route 23”) and California (“Streets of Bakersfield”). However, he grew up in this midwestern city and attended the huge state college located there. Name the city! In 2019, this city celebrated the 40th Anniversary of “Scotfest,” a three-day event that recognizes Scottish and Celtic culture. Which city is it? Residents of this midwestern city are way into a local delicacy called the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. You can find them at joints like the Aristocrat, the Big Lug Canteen and…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: The 1982 World Series garnered the nickname “the Suds Series,” since the St. Louis Cardinals, from the city where Budweiser beer is produced, took on the team from what city that is also famous for brewing beer? “White Lotus” actor Steve Zahn, a native of Minnesota, has lived for the past 17 years in what Southern city, famous for raising, training, and racing horses? What is the name of the Midwestern city that is the burial place of the 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, as well as the location…

Here’s a review of the questions: What city was the home of Market Square Arena from 1974 to 2001? Name the Southern city that was the birthplace of evangelist Billy Graham. Name the city that is the home of Mud Island. And here are the answers: Market Square Arena held a prominent location in downtown Indianapolis, IN for nearly 30 years, and served as the home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers. It was also the site of many great concerts by the likes of KISS, the Grateful Dead and Michael Jackson. From 1974 to 1979, the Indianapolis Racers of the…

Here’s a review of the questions:  The local delicacy that this Midwestern city serves to its legion of fans is a dressed up hot dog called a “Coney Island.” However, neither the name nor the dog has anything to do with New York’s famous Coney Island amusement park. What is the name of the city famous for “Coneys?” This city is home to the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, nicknamed “Fed Med.” Famous guests have included John Gotti and Robert Stroud, AKA “the Birdman of Alcatraz.” What Midwestern city has been home to this facility for nearly 90…

Here’s a review of the questions: Novelist Michael Chabon, who wrote “Wonder Boys,” set many of his novels in which city? Music stars Chet Atkins, Roy Acuff and Kenny Chesney were all born in what southern city? Which midwestern city is home to an annual arts festival, held at Western Gateway Park and which attracts over 200,00 visitors? And here are the answers: Pittsburgh, PA–Novelist Michael Chabon, who attended both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, burst onto the literary scene in 1988 with his poignant coming-of-age novel, “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh.” Several of his books were set…

Here’s a review of the questions: What Midwestern city is the birthplace of SNL’s Chris Farley? Which city is the home of Arthur Bryant’s barbecue restaurant, the birthplace of “burnt ends?” Which city is home to Shaw University, the first Historically Black College in the American South? And here are the answers: Chris Farley was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1964. Raised in an Irish Catholic household, Farley and his two brothers attended Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart in Madison, and later, Marquette University in Milwaukee. After a short time at Chicago’s legendary Second City Theater, he was…

This week’s theme is quirky and fun. We’re going to name some flyover attractions and you tell us the city in which they’re located. Here are the questions: Where would the find The Center Of The Universe? In what city would you find a hotel that features a daily parade of ducks? Where would you find the oldest sanctioned tenpin bowling alley in the U.S.? And here are the answers: Tulsa, OK—The Center of the Universe is an acoustic anomaly, an open-air echo chamber in which a person standing in its center can speak out loud and his or her voice…

Here’s a review of the questions: In what U.S. city would you find the first international vehicular tunnel in the world? In what city was the pop-up toaster invented? This city has a song with the same name that has the lyrics “On the corner of Twelfth Street and Vine.” And here are the answers: DETROIT, MI—The Detroit-Windsor tunnel, considered one of the great engineering wonders of the world, is jointly owned by the city of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The 5,160-ft long tunnel was formally dedicated on November 1, 1930. President Hoover turned a “golden key” in Washington that…

Here’s a review of the questions: In what city was the first successful bone marrow transplant in the U.S. is performed? Bob Dunn’s first recordings for Decca with Milton Brown are considered to be the first electric instrument recordings. What part of flyover country did he hail from? In what city was the touch screen technology first developed? And here are the answers: Madison, WI—The first successful bone marrow transplant was performed by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Professor Fritz Bach, MD, and University of Minnesota Professor Robert Good, MD. It was done in 1968 on…

Here’s a review of the questions: This city has as one of its nicknames, “Cream City,” but it has nothing to do with dairy or Eric Clapton. Known as the first Black millionaire, in what city did Robert Church make his fortune? What city is known as the Smithsonian of the South? And here are the answers: Milwaukee, WI– Milwaukee’s known as the Cream City because of the yellow, cream-colored bricks that were first discovered and made there in 1835. The bricks were used for many of the buildings and businesses — breweries, schools — throughout the 19th century. Memphis,…

Let’s talk food this week. Can you match the famous dish with the city in which it was first served? The Juicy Lucy/Jucy Lucy Toasted Ravioli The Hot Brown Here are the answers: Minneapolis, MN—A couple of bars in Minneapolis– Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club–lay claim to this one, thus the different spellings. The creation is a cheeseburger prepared by putting cheese between two patties of meat, then sealing both patties around the cheese to create a single patty with a cheese core. The rivalry between the bars and their interpretations is longstanding, but has gained more exposure since…

This week, let’s turn our attention to great writers who hailed from flyover country. Can you match the writer with the city in which he/she was born? Anne Tyler Ralph Ellison Kurt Vonnegut Here are the answers: Minneapolis, MN—Anne Tyler has published twenty-three novels, including Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, The Accidental Tourist, and Breathing Lessons. All three were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and Breathing Lessons won the prize in 1989. She was born in Minneapolis but when she was 11 years old, her family moved to another “flyover” city, Raleigh, North Carolina, where her Quaker parents…

Here are the questions: We know that Dr. Albert Sabin developed the polio vaccine. But he spent many years during and after World War II in which flyover city? Researchers in this city were the first to develop a mind-powered robotic arm. At what university did this research happen? In what city was the G-suit for airplane pilots developed? And here are the answers: In 1939, Dr. Sabin moved to Cincinnati and worked at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. During World War II, he was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and helped develop a vaccine against Japanese…

Today is National Mascot Day! We’re a trivia feature—we know these things. Let’s see if you can match the mascot with the college team it represents. Pistol Pete Herky the Hawk Scotty the Dog And here are the answers: Oklahoma State University—Sports fans might think that the mascot got its name from “Pistol” Pete Maravich, famed American shooting guard but that’s not the story. The mascot’s name was actually inspired by an admired cowboy named Frank B. Eaton. Eaton was given the name Pistol Pete after beating out many cavalry competitors in a marksmanship contest at Ft. Gibson. The nickname…

Here’s a review of the questions: What city was once known as the Furniture City? What city has a bridge locals call Bob? What city buries cars as time capsules? And here are the answers: Grand Rapids, MI—Today the city is nicknamed Beer City, USA for the more than 80 breweries located there. But in the 1800s, Grand Rapids had a global reputation for manufacturing and selling fine wood furniture. Omaha, NE—Bob’s full name is the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. He is a 3,000-foot bridge that floats over the Missouri River, linking more than 150 miles of hiking and biking…

Let’s talk about early innovations in Flyover Country. Here are this week’s questions: Dr. Martin Cooper and John F. Mitchell developed the first hand-held cellphone. In what city did they do this? Frederick Jones developed the first successful mechanical truck refrigeration unit. In what city did he do this? John Vincent Atanasoff is considered by some to be the father of the computer. In what city did he develop his computer? And here are the answers: Chicago, IL—Cooper and Mitchell worked for Motorola, rolling out the prototype in 1973. It was far from the sleek, lightweight phones we use today—it…

Here’s a review of the questions: What city has the nickname of “Naptown”? A chapel in this city is home to more Catholic relics than anywhere else in the world except for the Vatican. Every July (usually on the Fourth), people in this city gather to promote “satire, liberty, and lunacy” at the annual Doo Dah Parade. And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN–The term Naptown didn’t result from the fact that citizens in Indy were sleepier than those in other cities. It was actually coined by jazz musicians in the 1930s. One of the first recorded uses was in…

Here’s a review of the teams: University of Michigan Wolverines Notre Dame Fighting Irish University of Pittsburgh Panthers And here are the answers: The Ohio State University Buckeyes—The rivalry between these two became supercharged during the 1970s through the 2000s as most of their games determined the Big Ten Conference. Apparently, the hatred between these two was fueled by an historical event in 1835—the claim of the Toledo Strip, a 468-square mile region of land at the states’ borders. Way to hold a grudge! USC Trojans—This football rivalry began in 1926. It is considered one of the most important rivalries…

We’ve gaining on Summer. Are you planning a road trip with the fam (even after being shut in with the fam for months?!). This week we’re going to list some tourist attractions in Flyover Country. Can you tell us the cities where they’re located? Biltmore Estate Motown Museum Andy Warhol Museum Here are the answers: Asheville, NC—The Biltmore is an historic house museum that was built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895. It is the largest privately owned house in the U.S. at 178,925 sq. ft. with over 75 acres of gardens designed by renowned landscape architect…

Here’s a review of the questions: What city is home to the world’s largest hockey mural? In what city was an arena nicknamed “The Igloo” located? What city is home to a giant gold ball called “The Sunsphere”? And here are the answers: St. Paul, MN—The city took Canada’s claim of having the largest hockey mural to heart and created its own. “Made in Minnesota” covers 300×50 feet of real estate on a mixed-use facility that is the official practice site for the Minnesota Wild and home of the Hamline Pipers’ hockey program. Pittsburgh, PA—The Igloo’s official name was Civic…

Here’s a review of the questions; George Webb and Sons was launched as a lunch counter in 1948. It has grown to a chain of restaurants in this state. Name the state and the quirky tradition it’s known for. This city contains an underwater vehicular tunnel built by the same firm that build the Holland Tunnel that connects NYC to New Jersey. In what city is the tunnel located? The first rock concert in the U.S. happened in what city? And here are the answers: Milwaukee, WI—The restaurants in the George Webb chain all have two clocks on the wall…

Here are three groups of recognizable names. Guess the city in which each group was born . Charles Schultz, Anne Tyler, J. Paul Getty T.S. Eliot, Max Factor Jr., Maya Angelou Fred Astaire, Warren Buffett, Malcolm X Here are the answers: Minneapolis, MN—Schultz, the influential cartoonist, began exercising his gift as a child when he’d draw pictures of the family dog Spike (Snoopy’s inspiration), who was known to eat tacks and razor blades; novelist Tyler has published over 20 novels, three of which were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Her novel Breathing Lessons won the prize in 1989.…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: Where in Flyover Country was water skiing invented? It has been described as one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in the United States. What is the Scottish Rite Cathedral and in what city is it located? The university in this city has as its sports mascot a Bluetick Coonhound named Smokey. And here are the answers: In 1922, on Lake Pepin in Minnesota, fisherman Ralph Samuelson convinced his brother to pull him behind a motorboat while he stood on two 8-foot pine boards and held on to a clothesline. His brother…

Here’s a review of the questions: What was Bloody Island and where was it located? James H. Suttle served as mayor of this city from 2009-2013. While many politicians come from a law background, Suttle didn’t. In what city did he serve as mayor and what was his background? The USS Cod is a World War II submarine that is now a museum in what city? Here are the answers: Bloody Island was a densely wooded sandbar opposite St. Louis, MO, that was considered “neutral” and not under Missouri or Illinois control. Even though it was only about a mile…

It’s April Fool’s Day and that means pranksters putting their talents to use. In honor of the day, this week’s trivia revolves around some of the best pranks in the history of the U.S. We’ll give you the prank and you match it up to the perpetrator and the flyover city he was from. Here’s a review of the questions: In 1938, an episode of the American radio drama anthology series The Mercury Theatre on the Air simulated a live news cast of the first Martian spacecraft landing. Who was the perpetrator and where was he from? In 1959, this…

Here’s a review of this week’s questions: John Davison Rockefeller Sr., widely considered to be the wealthiest American of all time, was born in New York City, but his family eventually settled in what city (from where he started a little company called Standard Oil). Former Supreme Court justice Louis Brandeis was confirmed on June 1, 1916. In what city was he born? For years, Marlin Perkins was the face of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, the popular TV show where he and sidekick Jim Fowler tracked animals down in their habitat. He was also the director of the zoo…

Here’s a review of the questions: Arrowhead Stadium was the first stadium in professional football to bring High Dynamic Range (HDR) to its end zone display. In what city is it located? What city had a sometimes violent conflict over the construction of a bridge? In what city is the Bob Dylan archive located? And here are the answers: Kansas City—For the 2019 season, the Kansas City Chiefs introduced 10-millimeter Surface-Mount Device (SMD) technology that increases the resolution by more than 2.5 times. The Chiefs had installed 16HD tech in 2009. This new installation is capable of providing live video,…