gandolf565
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Peekay Wins!
On this day in 1861 Kansas became the 34th state.
Answer the questions below as close as you can and I will send you out a nice selection of cigars (and maybe a few other items as well).
Rules:
-Post to this thread, no PM's
-Only members in good standing may participate (I am the sole judge on that fact)
-I am the sole judge on correct answers.
-Contest ends at 11:59:59 PM Central Time, 1-29-2006. The person with the most correct answers gets the prize.
Have fun!
1: Only one county in Kansas is named for a woman. Who was she? What was her claim to fame?
2: This famous botanist lived in several towns in Kansas, he graduated from Minneapolis High School, and operated a laundry there. Who was he?
3: Pizza Hut had it's beginnings in Wichita, where is the original Pizza Hut located now? (Hint: it has been moved from it's original location)
4: On a related note. Another very popular fast food chain has it's roots in Wichita, but no longer is represented there. What chain is it?
5: At one time Hutchinson had two structures that were the largest in the world. (both have been surpassed) They are not related. Name them.
6: The Kansas motto is "ad astra per aspera". What does it mean?
7: My favorite band is Kansas. Who is the man on the cover of thier first album (that was before CD's kids)? Who is the artist? And where is the original?
8: The University of Kansas has a rich sports history. This man is credited with inventing and then becoming the first coach of what game?
9: Kansas has been home to several television stars, Don Johnson (Miami Vice)and Kirstie Allie (Cheers, etc) grew up in Wichita. A woman from Cherryvale made it to the big time, who was she? What show was she most famous for?
10: Recently a man who was arguably the United States fierciest enemy was in Lindsburgh KS, who was he? Why was he there?
On this day in 1861 Kansas became the 34th state.
Answer the questions below as close as you can and I will send you out a nice selection of cigars (and maybe a few other items as well).
Rules:
-Post to this thread, no PM's
-Only members in good standing may participate (I am the sole judge on that fact)
-I am the sole judge on correct answers.
-Contest ends at 11:59:59 PM Central Time, 1-29-2006. The person with the most correct answers gets the prize.
Have fun!
1: Only one county in Kansas is named for a woman. Who was she? What was her claim to fame?
2: This famous botanist lived in several towns in Kansas, he graduated from Minneapolis High School, and operated a laundry there. Who was he?
3: Pizza Hut had it's beginnings in Wichita, where is the original Pizza Hut located now? (Hint: it has been moved from it's original location)
4: On a related note. Another very popular fast food chain has it's roots in Wichita, but no longer is represented there. What chain is it?
5: At one time Hutchinson had two structures that were the largest in the world. (both have been surpassed) They are not related. Name them.
6: The Kansas motto is "ad astra per aspera". What does it mean?
7: My favorite band is Kansas. Who is the man on the cover of thier first album (that was before CD's kids)? Who is the artist? And where is the original?
8: The University of Kansas has a rich sports history. This man is credited with inventing and then becoming the first coach of what game?
9: Kansas has been home to several television stars, Don Johnson (Miami Vice)and Kirstie Allie (Cheers, etc) grew up in Wichita. A woman from Cherryvale made it to the big time, who was she? What show was she most famous for?
10: Recently a man who was arguably the United States fierciest enemy was in Lindsburgh KS, who was he? Why was he there?
