In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting female innovators from the US heartland in this week’s trivia. Here are this week’s questions: This woman invented Kevlar. Who is she and what city did she hail from? This woman was the second known Black woman to receive a patent for inventing the precursor to the Murphy Bed. Who is she and where was she born? This woman secured 15 patents from the late 1870s to the late 1890s for inventions that ranged from foot warmers to one of the most important transportation innovations of all time: the life raft. Who…
Here’s a review of the questions: Can you identify the city in which each of these writers was born? F. Scott Fitzgerald T.S. Eliot Thomas Wolfe Here are the answers: St. Paul, MN—Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896, to an upper-middle-class family. Extra points if you knew that he was named after his second cousin, Francis Scott Key, best known for writing the lyrics for the American national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner.” St. Louis, MO—The preeminent poet of “The Waste Land” was born at 2635 Locust Street. He returned to the city after finding fame, saying about St. Louis:…
Here’s a review of the questions: The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is one of the largest in the world. What exactly is it and in what city is it located? What city boasts a sporting event in which it is traditional for the winner to take a celebratory drink of milk? Bohemian émigré Anthony Philip Heinrich led the first known performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 ever heard in the United States in this city. What city was it? And here are the answers: Springfield, IL—“Carillon” is a fancy word for bell tower. This one stands 132 feet high and…
From World War I through the 1960s, more than 6 million black Americans migrated north in search of better jobs and to escape violence perpetrated by domestic terrorists like the KKK. Today’s trivia looks at some of the cities that played an important part in the migration. Here’s a review of the questions: This city was a pivotal destination during The Great Migration for factory and auto industry jobs. Today it is home to the largest single African-American exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. What city is it? Between 1910 and 1930, the Black population…
Most cities in the U.S. have a nickname; some have several. We’re going to throw some lesser-known nicknames out there and see if you can guess the city. The City of Bridges The Underwear Capital of the World The Cream City Tree Town The City of Fountains Here are the answers: Pittsburgh, PA—Pittsburgh boasts 446 bridges, more than any other city in the world. Most recognizable is the world’s only trio of identical bridges, the Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol, and Rachel Carson suspension bridges. Knoxville, TN—Knoxville was known as the “underwear capital of the world” because, well, it manufactured a…
Here’s a review of the questions: What city did the Dundee explosion happen in? In what city would you find the world’s only underground zip line attraction? In what city did an event occur that ended college varsity boxing in 1960? And here are the answers: Omaha, NE—Near the end of World War II, a Japanese balloon bomb exploded in the Dundee neighborhood of Omaha. Today, a plaque commemorates where the bomb exploded and sits surrounded by the neighborhood’s trendy restaurants, bars and shops. Louisville, KY—The zip line courses are located in The Mega Cavern, a former limestone mine. The…
Here’s a review of the questions: What city has the world’s largest bike museum? Festival seating was banned in what city in 1979, had a one day exemption in 2002, and then allowed for good in 2004? Actor Bill Murray is part owner of a minor league baseball team in what city? And here are the answers: Pittsburgh, PA—Established in 1996, Bicycle Heaven is the largest transportation museum in the world dedicated to bicycles. The museum was founded by Craig Morrow and comprises his personal collection gathered over decades. Bikes from the museum have been featured in movies such as A Beautiful…
Here’s a review of the questions: For a week in 1982, Broadlands Medical Center in this city was deluged with calls from all over the world asking about a famous patient who had to get rabies shots. In what city did this happen? Hank Williams, Sr. spent the last night of his life in this city. This city is home to an interlinked collection of enclosed pedestrian footbridges that enables people to walk in climate-controlled comfort year-round. And here are the answers: Des Moines, IA – Ozzy Osbourne was the patient, and it wasn’t a case of being bitten by…
Here are this week’s trivia questions: Drivers in the 50s, not unlike drivers today, were often confused by who was supposed to yield at intersections using the right-of-way law. In 1950, a police officer in this city designed a traffic sign to ease the confusion. What city and what was the sign? This city is home to the world’s most famous condiment producer. What city is it? Notorious crime boss John Dillinger, whose gang was responsible for dozens of bank heists during the Depression era, hails from what city? And here are the answers: Tulsa, OK – Police officer Clinton…
This week we’re looking at flyover ingenuity. Here’s a review of the questions: Forest Gill invented the bumper sticker. What city did he invent it in and why? A guy named Ray Harroun was perhaps the first to use a rear-view mirror on a motorcar. Where did this event happen? Organic chemist John Sheehan collaborated with his doctorate advisor to create a feasible production of RDX, a substance that was used as an explosive in WWII, giving the Allies a huge advantage. What city’s school did he attend? And here are the answers! Kansas City, MO—Gill was the owner of…
Here’s a review of the questions: VH1 called this happening the “Least Metal Moment” of 2004. What was it and in what city did it occur? In what could well be the saddest movie ever, Brian’s Song told the story of Gale Sayers’ friendship with Chicago Bears’ teammate Brian Piccolo. In what city was Gale Sayers born and raised? Where can you find the last remaining antebellum hospital in the U.S.? And here are the answers: In 2004, the “Least Metal Moment” ever was declared when Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil led the crowd in the “World’s Largest Chicken Dance” on…
Welcome to Name that City! Here’s a review of the questions: What city was the home of the first community-sponsored educational TV station? The first typewriter to be commercially successful was patented in 1868 in this city. A neighborhood in this city was home, at various times, to writers T.S. Eliot, Tennessee Williams, Kate Chopin and William S. Burroughs. Can you name the city? And here are the answers: Pittsburgh—A public television station was the brainchild of Pittsburgh’s mayor David Lawrence. WQED signed on on April 1, 1954. The station was the flagship for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Milwaukee, WI–was patented…
Here’s a review of the questions: Chef Gerard Craft has been nominated five times for the James Beard Foundation Award, winning it once. In what city did he open his restaurant Niche? The C3 rangefinder camera enjoyed a 27-year production run and became one of the top-selling cameras in history. What company introduced it and in what city? What city is home to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame? And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO–Craft opened Niche in 2005 in a boarded-up building in the Benton neighborhood of St. Louis, a city that he had never visited. He…
Are you ready for some football? This week we take a look at some of the greatest plays from NFL teams located in Flyover Country. Here’s a review of the questions: The play known as the Immaculate Reception is widely regarded among football pundits as the greatest moment in NFL history. What flyover city’s team owns that accolade? Towards the end of the 2006 AFC Championship game, Marlin Jackson intercepted a Tom Brady pass to send this flyover city’s team to Super Bowl XLI. What city and what team? The play was dubbed a “Miracle.” It was the first game…
Here’s a review of the questions: What city boasts the largest half-marathon in the U.S.? William Potts is credited with inventing the three-lens traffic light. In what city did he live? The practice of luxury hotels putting a chocolate on the pillows of their guests began in what city? And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN– The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is the largest half marathon and the seventh-largest running event in the U.S. The race draws over 30,000 runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair racers. Detroit, MI—Potts was a Detroit police officer who solved the problem that existed with two-color…
Here’s a review of the questions: What city boasts the largest half-marathon in the U.S.? William Potts is credited with inventing the three-lens traffic light. In what city did he live? The practice of luxury hotels putting a chocolate under the pillows of their guests began in what city? And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN– The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is the largest half marathon and the seventh-largest running event in the U.S. The race draws over 30,000 runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair racers. Detroit, MI—Potts was a Detroit police officer who solved the problem that existed with two-color…
Here are this week’s questions: What city in the 1800s boasted the advertising slogan, “More boulevards than Paris, mor fountains than Rome”? In what U.S. city did Teddy Roosevelt deliver his famous “Speak softly and carry a big stick” speech? In 1982, radio personality Tim “The Rock N Roll Animal” U’ren climbed on a ledge from the 21st floor of his station and refused to leave until The Who agreed to perform there? And here are the answers: Kansas City, MO—There are 200 officially registered fountains in the metropolitan Greater Kansas City area and over 151 miles of constructed and…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! In what city would you find the historical structure called the Sunsphere? What city is home to the Kleinert Kutz Hand Care center, whose team performed the first successful hand transplant? Pinterest’s founder, Ben Silbermann, was born and raised in this city. And here are the answers: Knoxville, TN—The 266-ft. high hexagonal steel truss structure served as the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair. The 24-karat gold-dust filled, glass-paneled ball at its top measures 75 feet in diameter. Louisville, KY—The nation’s first hand transplant occurred in 1999. In 2010, the…
Test your Flyover geographic knowledge with these three “stumpers.” There are no prizes (except for bragging rights). The Onion, the satirical publication that bills itself as “America’s finest news source,” was created by two college students in what city? What city is home to the Union Pacific Railroad and its parent company, the Union Pacific Corporation? In what city would you find an acoustic phenomenon called “The Center of the Universe”? And here are the answers: Madison, WI—The Onion’s first issue was produced on August 29, 1888 by UW-Madison students Tim Keck and Christopher Johnson. Its first headline was “Mendota…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! Where would you find the largest indoor rainforest in the U.S.? What was the first city in the U.S. to successfully demonstrate electric lighting? What city hosted the first Olympics in the U.S.? And here are the answers: Omaha, NE—The Lied Jungle, which opened in 1992 at the Henry Doorly Zoo, in Omaha was the brainchild of Dr. Lee Simmons. It is contained in a 1.5 acre building that is 80-ft. tall. Cleveland, OH—Cleveland was the first city in the United States to successfully demonstrate electric lighting, with twelve electric…
This city holds an annual event called Hash Bash? Here’s a strange distinction for ya: The pro football stadium in this city broke a record for being the loudest open air stadium. In 1977, Elvis Presley stopped at a gas station in this city to break up a fight. What city was it? And here are the answers: Ann Arbor, MI—Hash Bash is an annual event centered around the goal of reforming federal, state, and local marijuana laws. The event includes speeches, live music, street vending, and the “occasional civil disobedience.” The first one was held in 1972 in response…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! The first ever shopping cart was invented in this city in 1937. In the early 20th century, this city was controlled by political boss Tom Pendergast. Although British-American Benjamin Henry Latrobe’s major work was overseeing construction of the United States Capitol, one of his best surviving domestic designs is located in this city. And here are the answers: Oklahoma City, OK—Sylvan N. Goldman, owner of the Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain, invented the shopping cart prototype. Amazingly, the ultra-convenient invention wasn’t popular at first. Men thought it made them look weak…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! Geraldine Fredritz Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world in 1964. In what city did her trip start and end? In what city would you find a giant playground/jungle gym made from salvaged architectural and industrial objects? King Records, which became the sixth-largest record company in America, was the home of James Brown and what historians call “True American Music.” In what city was it located? And here are the answers: Columbus, OH—Mock’s trip lasted 29 days and covered 22,860 miles in a single engine Cessna…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! It has consistently been the best-selling car for toddlers. Wait, what? We’re talking about the Cozy Coupe, the feet-powered toy with the yellow top and red body made by Little Tikes that is a consistent top-seller, year in and year out. In what city did its inventor live? What city is the home of the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in the United States? In what city is the Domino’s Pizza headquarters located? And here are the answers: Cincinnati, OH—Inventor Jim Mariol, a UC College of Design, Architecture, Art,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that City! This city was home to an infamous madam on whom, it is said, Margaret Mitchell based her Gone with the Wind character of Belle Watling. In an effort to fight typhoid fever outbreaks, Clarence and Charles Hoover designed the world’s first water filtration facility in what city? What city boasts the nickname “Queen City of the Ozarks”? And here are the answers: Lexington, KY—Bella Brezing operated a series of brothels openly in the Lexington neighborhood surrounding what is now Eastern Street in downtown’s east end. Upon her death in 1940,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! What city served as Ohio’s capital prior to Columbus? The biggest children’s museum in the world is located in what city? This city is home to the largest stadium in the US. What city is it? And here are the answers: Chillicothe, OH—When Ohio obtained its statehood in 1803, Columbus hadn’t even been built yet. Chillicothe owned the capital city status until 1810, when three businessmen from the town of Franklinton offered 20 free acres of land which was within 40 miles of the state’s geographic center. The city…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Given its nickname, it’s no surprise that this city was the first to complete construction on the nation’s first concrete highway. What city are we talking about? This city has the steepest officially recorded public street in the U.S. What city is it? If you wanted to see the largest, contiguous system of enclosed, second level bridges in the world, what city would you have to go to? And here are the answers: Detroit, MI—The Motor City’s M-1, commonly known as Woodward Avenue, is a north–south state trunkline highway…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! What Tennessee city is known as the “Cradle of Country Music”? In what city would you find the Living Arts College, the nation’s oldest school offering dedicated digital content education? This city has seven bus shelters in its public transit system designed by architect Donna Sink, with a poem from a local artist adorning each one. What city is it? And here are the answers: Knoxville, TN—In the year 2000, the city began the self-guided Cradle of Country Music Walking Tour to highlight the beginnings of country music in…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Robert Hayden was the first Black writer to hold the office as US Poet Laureate. What city did he hail from? This city’s name derives from a word meaning “excrement faces”? The world’s very first air cargo flight landed in what city? And here are the answers: Detroit, MI—Robert Hayden was born in Detroit in 1950 but lived in Ann Arbor in his later life. He earned a graduate degree in English literature from the University of Michigan. As a teaching fellow, he was also the first Black faculty…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Many of us remember the horrifying book and movie called The Exorcist. Author William Peter Blatty based the book on a real-life event that happened in this city. White Castle, home of the square burger has been based in this city since 1936. The logo of this city’s NFL team was borrowed from a major industry located there. And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO—In 1949, Father Walter Halloran, a Jesuit priest who was a scholastic at St. Louis University, was called to Alexian Brothers Hospital to help…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! In what city would you find the first museum in the U.S. to be primarily focused on contemporary art? What three cities are home to one of the most prominent high-tech research and development parks in the U.S.? A young man named Joyce C. Hall dropped out of high school, moved to this city with two shoeboxes of postcards, and built a multi-million dollar greeting card empire. What city was it? And here are the answers: Pittsburgh, PA—The Carnegie Museum of Art was founded in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie.…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! In what city would you find a 3,000-foot bridge named Bob? In what city would you find the World’s Largest Rubber Stamp”? What was the first city in the country to be granted an FM-broadcasting license? And here are the answers: Omaha, NE—The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is a renowned attraction in Omaha, and most people called him Bob. The bridge, which floats over the Missouri River, links more than 150 miles of hiking and biking trails. Cleveland, OH—The 35-ton sculpture was designed by Claes Oldenburg and his wife,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! It doesn’t fly and it’s not native to the area, but the pink flamingo was voted in in 2009 as the official state bird of this city. Before Bill Gates created an anechoic chamber in Redmond, WA, in 2015, this city boasted an attraction called The Quietest Place on Earth. In a commercial development in this city, you’ll find three pyramid-shaped office buildings. And here are the answers: Madison, WI—On the morning of September 4, 1979, UW-Madison students walking up Bascom Hill in the heart of campus were greeted…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! What “flyover” city is nicknamed Tree Town? Speaking of nature, which city has a zoo that houses the largest indoor rainforest in the U.S.? In 1982, before he joined the cast of a new show called Cheers, Woody Harrelson was arrested in this college town and charged with disturbing the peace. In what city did this happen? And here are the answers: Ann Arbor, MI– Home to 158 parks and over 1.45 million trees, the nickname is one citizens love and embrace. The benefits of the urban forest include…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! We asked you to match the musician with the city in which he or she was born. Steve Miller Charlie Parker Garth Brooks And here are the answers: Milwaukee, WI—Steve Miller had three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 from 1973 to 1982 with the Steve Miller Band, including “The Joker.” Les Paul was Miller’s godfather and his first guitar teacher. Kansas City, KS—He was known by his nicknames–Yardbird or simple Bird–the saxophonist and composer was one of the most important figures in the development of jazz…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: This city holds the oldest independent and experimental film festival in the country, and is one of the few festivals which a film must appear at to qualify for an Academy Awards. This city is headquarters for approximately 75% of all the NASCAR teams in the world. This city is home to the largest single-day sporting event in the world. And here are the answers: Ann Arbor, MI—The Ann Arbor Film Festival has become one of the premier film festivals for independent and, especially, experimental filmmakers to…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: You’ve heard the phrase “the greatest thing since sliced bread.” In what city was sliced bread first commercially produced? Kroger, Proctor and Gamble, and Fifth Third Bancorp are all headquartered in this city. Sumner High School, the first high school for African Americans built west of the Mississippi River, is located in what city? Extra points if you can name three famous grads. And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN—The Taggart Baking Company began producing sliced bread in 1921. The company was purchased…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: The Moondog Coronation Ball is generally considered the first major rock and roll concert. In what city was it held? The War at Home is a 1979 documentary about the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War. What city did it focus on? In 1978, Sid Vicious played at a venue in this city. Vicious left a memento that the owners made into an attraction. What city did this happen in and what’s the memento? And here are the answers: Cleveland, OH—The Moondog Coronation…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: In 1982, this city hosted the World’s Fair. One of the most notable invention debuts was the touch screen display screen. Right outside this U.S. city, you will find an actual castle. In what city was Play-Doh invented? And here are the answers: Knoxville, TN—The 1982 World’s Fair, formally known as the Knoxville International Energy Exposition, opened on May 1, 1982, and closed on October 31, 1982, receiving over eleven-million visitors. In addition to the touch screen, the event also introduced Cherry Coke and…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: What city designed the world’s first water filtration facility? What city boasts an historic hotel where ducks visit the lobby fountain from 11am to 5pm every day? What city is largely credited for the creation of Western swing music? And here are the answers: Columbus, OH—In 1903, two brothers, Clarence Hoover, chief chemist and bacteriologist of sewage treatment, and Charles Hoover, chemist in charge of the water plant, worked to invent the methods of water and wastewater treatment that are still used today.…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: What city is home to the first traffic tunnel between two nations? What city is known for the Cozy Dog (corndog on a stick) and Horseshoe sandwiches? What city is the final resting place of the only Major League Baseball player to die from a baseball injury? And here are the answers: Detroit, MI—The Detroit Windsor Tunnel was formally dedicated on Saturday, November 1, 1930. is jointly owned by the Cities of Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. Springfield, IL—We all know what a…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: What city is known for its toasted ravioli? What city is known for a dish called The Hot Brown? What city is known for a dish called goetta? And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO–The beginnings of breaded deep-fried ravioli can be sourced to two restaurants in St. Louis. Mama Campisi’s and Charlie Gitto’s. Now it’s served almost everywhere. Louisville, KY–The scrumptious dish–an open-faced sandwich of baked turkey breast and bacon, covered in Mornay sauce–was invented by a chef at The Brown…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: What city is home to the U.S. National Whitewater Center? The exterior shots of the movie A Christmas Story were filmed in what city? The Google AdWords program, Google’s largest source of revenue, is located in what city? And here are the answers: Charlotte, NC–The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the where many Olympic canoe-kayak slalom competitors train. Cleveland, OH–The opening scene where Ralphie first spies the Red Ryder BB Gun happened at Higbee’s Department Store in downtown Cleveland. In 1987, Higbee’s was…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: What city is known as The Athens of the Prairie because it contains so many examples of innovative architectural achievements? The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas stands out from the crowd for its pyramid shape. But this city also boasts a pyramid-shaped structure that actually predates the Luxor by a couple of years. In what city is The Pyramid located? This city is home to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, a privately funded museum filled with memorabilia and exhibits about African-American baseball in…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: 8 Mile is a movie loosely based on rapper Eminem’s life. In what city was it filmed? The Oscar-winning The Shawshank Redemption, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, was filmed in what city.? The movie Breaking Away was filed in the summer of 1978 in what city? And here are the answers: Detroit, MI–The film’s protagonist, Jimmy B-Rabbit Smith, lives in a trailer park (today the A & L Mobile Home Park) on 8 Mile Road. The underground parking garage where Jimmy faces…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of this city flourished with African American businessmen and millionaires. Greenwood earned the name “The Black Wall Street.” In what city was it located? A hospital in this city went down in medical history on December 3, 1989 when surgeons performed the world’s first kidney, heart, and liver transplant in one person. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was founded in this city in 1983. And here are the answers: Tulsa, OK— O.W. Gurley, a…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: This city erected, and then moved, a mighty bronze statue celebrating the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark’s arrival back in civilization. Speaking of bronze statues, there is one of Arnold Schwarzenegger during his bodybuilding days located in this city. OK, one more. This city features a 70-foot Plexiglas mother and baby Brachiosaurus statue. And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO—The statue of Lewis and Clark, called The Captain’s Return, depicted a boat landing and was located on the St. Louis Wharf. But…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: Since most of us are staying at home these days, we thought it might be nice to take everyone on a virtual sightseeing trip with today’s trivia questions. Can you name the cities in which these points of interest are located? James White’s Fort is a two-story log house built in 1786. White would later use some of his land to establish what city? Locust Grove is a 55-acre 18th-century farmhouse that was built as a family home but also served as a…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: This city is known for having tiny “fairy doors” hidden around town. In what city is Rupp Arena located? Forget the California Gold Rush! The first one happened in this city almost 50 years earlier. And here are the answers: Ann Arbor, MI—The fairy doors are perfectly constructed entryways into a honeycomb of fairy rooms and secret passages. You can find a full list of the locations at the Urban Fairies website. Lexington, KY—While Rupp Arena may be best known for serving as…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions about pioneering American women: Amelia Earhart was, of course, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Where was she born? Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Where did she hail from? Jane Addams was the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Do you know where she was born? Janet Guthrie was the first woman to drive in the Indy 500. Where was she born?…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: Lorenzo Charles made a game-winning slam dunk in the 1983 NCAA championship game against Houston. Who did he play for? In the 1987 championship game against Syracuse, Keith Smart took matters into his own hands and buried the game-winning shot. Who was his team? It shall go down in history as “The Shot.” This game-winning shot from player Christian Laettner will never be forgotten by either team in this 1992 championship game. Who did Laettner play for? And here are the answers: NC…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: “I never wanted to leave ___________. My heart will always be in that area – in a perfect world I would have loved to stay.” — LeBron James “____________ just embraced me. There are a lot of weirdos here. It’s awesome, because I’m a weirdo. Thankfully, the city embraced me with open arms. A lot about it helped carve my musicality and open my eyes. The whole town is so open-minded.” — Lizzo “Whenever I’m in ___________, I think back to all the…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: This city boasts the oldest bowling alley in America. What city named its airport after former astronaut and four-term U.S. senator John Glenn? What city would you be in if you were visiting the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame? And here are the answers: Milwaukee, WI—The Holler House tavern houses the oldest sanctioned tenpin bowling alley in the United States. Holler House, which opened in 1908, contains the two oldest sanctioned lanes in the nation, both of which are still tended by human…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: What city did writer Kurt Vonnegut hail from? The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Middlesex, by Jeffrey Eugenides, is primarily a coming-of-age story set in what city? In what city did Robert Altman’s film A Prairie Home Companion take place? And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN—Vonnegut famously once said, “All my jokes are Indianapolis. All my attitudes are Indianapolis. My adenoids are Indianapolis. If I ever severed myself from Indianapolis, I would be out of business. What people like about me is Indianapolis.”…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: The National Bar Association was founded in this city in 1925. This city boasts a 75-foot-tall, 43,500-pound statue of an oil worker. What city is this? George Carlin was arrested in this city in July 1972 for doing his “Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television.” And here are the answers: Des Moines, IA—The National Bar Association is the oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges. It was established after several black attorneys were denied membership in the American Bar…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! We took a little different track on the today’s trivia. We wanted to see if you can match the school of higher learning with the flyover city in which it resides. Here’s the list: Duke University Purdue University Marquette University Vanderbilt University University of Notre Dame Wake Forest University Case Western Reserve University And here are the answers: Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Purdue University is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Marquette University is a private Jesuit research…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! This city is the home of the oldest operating steamboat in the United States, and the oldest operating Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world. This city is the largest city in the United States with a silent first letter. You might have been able to tell from his accent, but what city was the late comedian Chris Farley from? And here are the answers: Louisville, KY—The Belle of Louisville was built in 1914 and was originally called Idlewild. When it’s not participating the annual steamboat race to celebrate the…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! The Budweiser Clydesdales have been the spokes-horses for the brand for 80 years. In what city were they introduced? Back in 2012, this city’s symphony orchestra was in a deep financial crisis until Kid Rock–yes Kid Rock–threw a benefit concert. Geraldine Fredritz Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world in 1964, starting and ending in this city. And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO—To commemorate the repeal of the prohibition of beer, the sons of August A. Busch, Sr. presented him with the gift…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! What city has hosted the most NCAA Final Fours to date? This city houses a monument that is considered the largest of its kind in the US that honors the everyday American soldier and sailor. American filmmaker Steven Spielberg was born in this city. And here are the answers: Kansas City, MO—The Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City has hosted the most Final Fours to date with 10 since 1953. Indianapolis, IN–The Soldiers and Sailors Monument was completed in 1901 and stands at 284 feet tall. Until 1962, it was…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! This city was the first in the U.S. to add fluoride to drinking water. The city was built upon a complex of natural caves which were once used for the lagering of beer by early German immigrant brewers. This city was where the world’s first successful human bone marrow transplant using an HLA matched sibling donor was done. And here are the answers: Grand Rapids, MI—Not only was it the first city to do this, last month Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer designated Saturday, Jan. 25 as Community Water Fluoridation 75th Anniversary…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! The song “Don’t Stop Believin’” made famous by the band Journey includes a reference to part of a city that doesn’t actually exist. What’s the city? This city is home to Oberlin College, the first U.S. university to admit students regardless of race, sex, creed or color. Sound 80 recording studio made the first digital audio recording to win a Grammy Award. In what city is Studio 80 located? And here are the answers: Detroit, MI—When Steve Perry wrote the song, he referred to a city boy “born and raised in…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! This city is home to a sports stadium that holds the Guinness World Record for loudest crown roar. This city is home to the Dana-Thomas House, one of the best-preserved examples of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie period” dwellings. This city is the site of the National Civil Rights Museum. And here are the answers: Kansas City, MO– The loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium is 142.2 dbA and was achieved by fans of the Kansas City Chiefs (USA), at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, on 29…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! The Flying Pig Marathon is held every year in this city. This city is home to the Proud Raven Totem Pole that bears Abraham Lincoln’s likeness at the top. This city has a series of tunnels and skywalks that connect a large part of its downtown building and parking garages. And here are the answers: Cincinnati, OH—In the 1800s, pigs were a major source of income for the city and they were often herded through town to the processing plants. When Cincy decided to celebrate its bicentennial in 1988,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! This city is home to Playhouse Square, a theater district that is the largest performing arts center in the US outside of New York City. This city’s main street, Tryon Street, carries the name of its 1765 Governor, William Tryon. What city is Creighton University located? And here are the answers: Cleveland, OH—The Lincoln Center theaters’ attendance took a hit in the years following World War II. After a fire in 1964, all of the theaters except one burned down. Through a grassroots revitalization effort, the theater district make…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Shaw University, the South’s first African American college, began classes in 1865 and was chartered in 1875. In what city is it located? A celebration called the Mifflin Street Block party has been held every year since the 60s. What city throws this party? This city is home to what is claimed to be the largest bicycle museum. And here are the answers: Raleigh, NC—Shaw University is a private Baptist liberal arts institution and historically black university, founded in 1865 by Henry Martin Tupper, a missionary who taught freedmen.…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Have you taken a road trip across the country lately? Here are some unique places to stay. Can you match the establishment with the city in which it’s located? The Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven has been a favorite resting spot for Route 66 tourists for more than 50 years. Where is it located? The Covington Inn is one of the country’s few floating bed-and-breakfasts. What city is it in? The Hermitage Hotel was named after Andrew Jackson’s estate which is nearby. Do you know the city where…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Today’s questions are in honor of Black History Month. Can you match the person with the city in which he or she was born? American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou was born in this city in 1928. Professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist Muhammad Ali was born in this city in 1942. American gymnast Simone Biles was born in this city in 1997. And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO–Angelou wore a great many hats in her lifetime, including writer, singer, dancer and director. She wrote…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! While you’re still recovering from pro football’s biggest day, we thought we’d see if you can identify the notable football legend with the city in which he was born. Larry Fitzgerald is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. Where was he born? Joe Montana, who earned the nicknames “Joe Cool” and “The Comeback Kid” was born in what city? Bruce Matthews played for the Houston Oilers for 19 seasons. What city did he hail from? And here are the answers: Minneapolis, MN. Fitzgerald has been selected for the…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Before becoming interested in acting, Tom Cruise aspired to be a priest and briefly attended a Franciscan seminary in this city. In 1998, to mark the 100th anniversary of its incorporation, the officials of this city buried a Plymouth Prowler in its Centennial Park. This city is home to the largest children’s museum in the world. And here are the answers: Cincinnati, OH—It’s a little hard to picture now after all those Mission Impossible movies, but when he was a youth, Cruise was thinking about becoming a priest. Tulsa,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Justin Stewart earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2013 for stair-climbing. What city does he hail from? Golfers, time to pay respects. Coburn Haskell, along with Bertram G. Work, was responsible for the modern day golf ball. What city did he live in? This city was home to one of the biggest flour rivalries, yes flour rivalries, in the US. And here are the answers: Springfield, IL—Stewart climbed the Springfield Sheraton – covering a formidable 38,203 feet over a 12-hour period. Cleveland OH—Up until…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! We asked you to match the famous person with the city of his birth. J. Paul Getty David Letterman Paul Hornung And here are the answers: Minneapolis, MN—Getty, of course, founded the Getty Oil Company. In 1957 Fortune magazine named him the richest living American. The 1966 Guinness Book of Records named him as the world’s richest private citizen, worth an estimated $1.2 billion (approximately $7.2 billion in 2018). Indianapolis, IN—The comedian, writer and producer was born in Indy in 1947. He grew up on the north side of Indianapolis, in the Broad Ripple area, about 12 miles…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. If you wanted to visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame, what city would you go to? If you prefer vehicles of the two-wheel kind, you can visit the Harley-Davidson Museum in this city. This city is home to visit the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. And here are the answers: Charlotte, NC—If you’re a NASCAR fan, you’ll love the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Not only can you see historic race cars like Dale Earnhardt’s 2008 Chevy Impala SS but you can get a behind-the-scenes…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. Can you match the NFL stadium with the city where it’s located? Lucas Oil Stadium Arrowhead Stadium U.S. Bank Stadium And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN–While Lucas Oil Stadium is used for football, basketball and conventions, the Indianapolis Colts play their home games here. The stadium measures 1.8 million square feet, with over 185,000 square feet of convention space. Kansas City, MO–We couldn’t leave out one of this year’s contenders for the Vince Lombardi Trophy could we? Arrowhead is where the Kansas City Chiefs…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. Though born in Boston, Edgar Allan Poe grew up in this city. In the 1970s, this city’s downtown was almost razed to put in a 22.7-acre shopping mall. Starting in 1880 and for 50 years after, this city was known as the Flour Capital of the World. And here are the answers: Richmond, VA–Poe was the second child of actors David and Elizabeth “Eliza” Arnold Hopkins Poe. His father abandoned the family in 1810, and his mother died the following year. He was then taken in…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. Flyover country is home to some of the finest research universities in the nation. Can you match the school with the city where it’s located? Vanderbilt CMU Duke University And here are the answers: Nashville, TN—Vanderbilt was named in honor of New York shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million endowment despite having never been to the South. Pittsburgh, PA—Carnegie Mellon was founded in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie. It was initially called the Carnegie Technical Schools, but the university became the Carnegie…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. This city’s official motto is “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” which means “We hope for better things; it shall arise from the ashes.” In the late 1800s, this city was commonly referred to as the “Paris of America.” This city’s seal contains a fleur de lis, two stars and the year of its founding, 1778. And here are the answers: Detroit, MI–The phrase was given to Detroit on June 11, 1805, by Father Gabriel Richard when a fire destroyed nearly the entire city. Cincinnati, OH — Generally…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. Mark Twain once called this city the “Good Samaritan City of the Mississippi.” This city is home to Pleasant Rowland, the maker of the extremely popular, and expensive, American Girl dolls. This city is home base for BJC Healthcare, a non-profit healthcare organization that includes the nationally recognized Barnes-Jewish Hospital. And here are the answers: Memphis, TN–When Twain (aka Samuel Clemons) was a boat captain in 1858, he went to Memphis because his younger brother Henry Clemens had been injured in a steamboat explosion. After…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. While the oil industry has historically dominated its economy, this city is also a major player in the aerospace industry. This city is home to a famous, full-scale reproduction of Athens’ Parthenon. This city boasts a Cultural Trail, an urban mixed-use trail and linear park. And here are the answers: Tulsa, OK–An American Airlines maintenance base at Tulsa International Airport is the city’s largest employer and the largest maintenance facility in the world. Nashville, TN–Originally built out of wood in 1897 to commemorate the state’s centenary, the…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture commonly known as “the Calder,” is located in this city. Historians credit this city with having three founding fathers, Solomon Juneau, Byron Kilbourn, and George Walker. This city’s Main Street is second only to New York City for the largest collection of cast-iron architecture in the nation. And here are the answers: Grand Rapids, MI—The sculpture, by American artist Alexander Calder, was installed in 1969 and is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building.…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. This city has a professional Ice Hockey team called The Predators. This city is where the first successful parachute jump from a moving airplane happened. This city is home to Origins, a massive annual gaming and popular cultural convention. And here are the answers: Nashville, TN– The club was founded in 1998 when the NHL granted an expansion franchise to Craig Leipold. In 2017 team made it to the Stanley Cup finals but, unfortunately, lost in Game 6. St. Louis, MO–Captain Albert Berry performed the feat, touching down at…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. This city is home to the Slippery Noodle Inn, the oldest continuously operating bar in its state. Per capita, there are more golfers in this city than any other U.S. city. In 1881, the world’s first hydro-electric plant came to life on this city’s west side. And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN—While the Slippery Noodle Inn is now a blues bar and restaurant, at one time it was a stop on the Underground Railroad during the American Civil War. Oh, and it housed a…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. In what city would you be able to visit the Lincoln Home National Historic Site? In what city is The National World War 1 Museum located? This city is home to the National Civil Rights Museum. And here are the answers: Springfield, IL—Abraham and Mary Lincoln lived in this 12-room Greek revival house up until his presidential campaign in 1860. The historic site offers free ranger-led tours daily, a free viewing of a film of Lincoln’s life, and several exhibits and houses throughout the historic four-block Lincoln-era…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. There is a town in Indiana that offers Christmas-themed attractions year round and whose street names are named after the Christmas season. What city is this? Where can you find the country’s largest indoor year-round Christmas attraction that boasts holiday movie-themed artifacts? Named after a biblical town, this city puts on a Christkindlmarkt every year. And here are the answers: Santa Claus, IN–The town has the world’s only Santa post office that receives thousands of letters to Santa from all over the world each year.…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. The famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses call this city home. The first historically black university in the South, Shaw University, is located in this city. The Public Library in this city boasts the world’s largest ceiling clock. And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO—When the gorgeous animals aren’t busy traveling the US doing promotions and commercials, they are housed at Grant’s Farm. Raleigh, NC— Shaw University, a private Baptist liberal arts institution and historically black university in Raleigh, North Carolina was founded on December 1,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. In what city is the infamous Printer’s Alley located? In 1959 Berry Gordy Jr. developed a little outfit called Motown Records in this city. In which city did the style of jazz music called Bebop originate? And here are the answers: Nashville, TN–What was once the center of Nashville’s printing industry, Printers Alley changed in the 40s to nightclubs that became a showcase for musical talent like The Supremes, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams and Jimi Hendrix. Detroit, MI—Motown Records helped launch the careers of Michael…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. This city features a museum that is considered the largest collection of contraceptive devices. This city has an art museum where one of its buildings contains a movable, wing-like brise soleil that opens up for a wingspan of 217 feet. This city boasts an innovative art museum called The Mattress Factory. And here are the answers: Cleveland, OH–The Dittrick Museum of Medical History is located at Case Western Reserve University. The contraceptive collection was amassed over decades by Skuy, past president of the Canadian company…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions. Can you name each city associated with the following groups of nicknames? City of Lakes, Mill City, The Mini Apple, and City of Flour and Sawdust. The Blue Chip City, The City of Seven Hills, Paris of America, Porkopolis, The Queen City BBQ Capital of the World, City of Fountains, Cowtown, Jazz Capital of the World And here are the answers: Minneapolis, MN–That last nickname, perhaps the most uninviting one ever, came about in the 19th century and was printed in several newspapers. Cincinnati, OH–The…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions: Buzzfeed named this city as having the best street art in the entire world. This city is called The Oil Capital of the World. Hoyt Wooten, the founder of WREG Radio, built a fallout shelter in this city between 1961-63 that is considered one of the largest in the nation. And here are the answers: Richmond, VA—The city holds the annual Richmond Mural Project to continue to make the city a landmark destination for internationally recognized murals. Tulsa, OK—It was an oil strike in the…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions: This city has the highest concentration of Native American effigy mounds that remain. This city has the longest continuous skyway system in the world. Those who snuck over the boundaries the night before the Land Rush of 1889 to claim the area around this city are known as “sooners.” And here are the answers: Madison, WI—Between 300 and 1300 AD, Madison was occupied by Native American “mound builders.” While there were once thousands of the mounds, today only a few remain. Minneapolis, MN—The Minneapolis Skyway…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Today we asked you to match the series name to the flyover city in which it was set: Justifed Home Improvement Sanford and Son Happy Days And here are the answers: Lexington, KY—The American crime drama, which premiered in 2010, takes place in this city in Kentucky. Detroit, MI—Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, his family and cohorts were located in Detroit. St. Louis, MO—Fred Sanford and his son Lionel operated their junk dealership in St. Louis. Milwaukee, WI—The series that featured the shenanigans going on with Richie Cunningham, the Fonz,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Let’s review the questions: The iconic American magazine The Saturday Evening Post is headquartered in this city. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt in this city. During WWII, a Japanese balloon bomb exploded in a neighborhood in this city. And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN—The Saturday Evening Post is currently published six times a year. It was published weekly from 1897 until 1963, and every two weeks until 1969. Milwaukee, WI—A Bavarian-born saloonkeeper named John Schrank tried to shoot Teddy on October 14, 1912 in front of…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Today we asked you to match the city with the companies that are headquartered there: Hallmark Cards, Inc; H&R Black; Cerner Bank of America; Duke Energy; Nucor Spectrum Health; Meijer; Fox Motor Group And here are the answers: Kansas City, MO—Hallmark Cards, the oldest and largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the United States, was founded in 1910; Tax prep company H&R Block was founded in 1955; Cerner, a supplier of health information technology was founded in 1979. Charlotte, NC—The investment bank and financial services company Bank of America,…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! A review of today’s questions: This city was the first U.S. city, and only the third in the world, to host the modern Olympics. This city and the Canadian city Windsor are connected through a tunnel and the Ambassador Bridge. The first successful hand transplant was performed in this city in 1999. And here are the answers: St. Louis, MO—It was a somewhat chaotic event, but some records were set. Track athlete Archie Hahn set a record time of 21.6 seconds in the 200 meters and the record stood for…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! A review of today’s questions: This city’s state fair is known (since 1911) for its butter cow sculpture. The name of this city was derived from the Creek Indian word “tallasi.” This city is home to the legendary Sun Studio. And here are the answers: Des Moines, IA—The Iowa State Fair features the 600-pound butter cow sculpture every year. Sarah Pratt is the official butter sculptor. Tulsa, OK—“Tulsa” was derived from a contraction of the Creek word “tullahasee,” which means “old town.” (If you guessed Tallahassee you get points…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! A review of today’s questions: Colo, the first gorilla to be born in captivity and the oldest gorilla in the world (until her death in 2017) made a zoo in this city her home. FedEx is headquartered in this city. This city boasts the largest city-owned island park in the United States. And here are the answers: Columbus OH—The beloved gorilla Colo was born and raised in the Columbus Zoo. She captivated the hearts of people for more than half a cent. She died less than a month after…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! A review of today’s questions: Southerners say “ya’ll.” Philadelphians say “yous guys.” Natives of this city say “yinz.” What city are we talking about? Halsey Hall was born in this city and went on to be a sports reporter and announcer. He was the first to use the term “Holy cow!” as a home run call. The name given to a rivalry between two schools in this city is called The Bedlam Series. And here are the answers: Pittsburgh, PA–Did yinz get the answer right? second-person plural pronoun is used mainly…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Today, we did something different. We gave you three groups of three unrelated people who just happen to have been born in the same city. Kurt Vonnegut, David Letterman, John Dillinger Jean Harlow, Tom Watson (golfer), Kate Spade Thornton Wilder, Chris Noth, Chris Farley And here are the answers: Indianapolis, IN—Author Kurt Vonnegut was born in 1922; TV host and comedian David Letterman was born in 1947. Criminal nutcase John Dillinger was born in 1903. Kansas City, MO—American actress Jean Harlow was born in 1911; Jazz saxophonist and composer…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: This city is home to a mysterious phenomenon called “The Center of the Universe.” You’ll find the world’s largest rubber stamp in this city. The Oriental Theatre in this city has shown the cult film “Rocky Horror Picture Show” every Saturday night at midnight since Jan. 7, 1978. And here are the answers: Tulsa, OK—In Tulsa, the Center of the Universe, is actually a small concrete circle in the middle of a larger circle of bricks. OK, so how did such an unremarkable…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: “It reminds me of the girl that came from ________ town, and how on that April day, when she took this old boy down.”—Black Crowes “What’s made __________ famous has made a fool out of me.”—Jerry Lee Lewis “A shade veranda under Sunday blue sky; ________ in June.”—Nina Simone And here are the answers: Knoxville—The song is called “The Train Still Makes a Lonely Sound,” and it’s on the Black Crowe’s 2009 album Before the Frost…Until the Freeze. Milwaukee—Singing about beer, Jerry Lee…
Welcome back! We hope you are enjoying Name that Flyover City! Here’s a review of the questions: This city established the first Jewish hospital in the US. Oak Ridge Cemetery in this city is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln. The Reuben sandwich was invented in this city. And here are the answers: Cincinnati, OH—The hospital was established in 1847 partly as a reaction to the fact that at other hospitals Jewish patients were subject to pressure from Christian missionaries. Springfield, IL—Lincoln, his wife and all but one of his children are buried in Oak Ridge. Omaha, NE–Reuben Kulakofsky,…
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