Herbs | Michigan Geography | Starts and Ends with the Same Letter | Famous First Name and a Kiwanian | Portmanteau |
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Who is Jo Wilkins?
“Herb” is the husband of this Kiwanian.
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What is the Grand River?
Rising in Hillsdale county, this longest river in Michigan flows across lower Michigan, passing through many major cities along the way until it empties into Lake Michigan near Grand Haven.
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What is trout?
This fish is an important food source for both humans and wildlife. It is primarily a freshwater fish, and fits this category.
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Who are Paul Revere and Paul Elsey?
This famous person hopped on his horse to alert residents of Boston that an army of redcoats was approaching. He shares a first name with this Kiwanian who most likely holds the record for being fined more than anyone else.
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What is brunch (breakfast and lunch)?
Sherriff Katie Cassette once worked at a restaurant, Bobcat Bonnie’s, which likes to do this event every Saturday and Sunday. It’s a meal served sometime around 11 am, where mimosas are likely the highlight of the meal.
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What is Rosemary?
This herb, native to the Mediterranean region, doesn’t mind the occasional drought. It is an aromatic evergreen shrub. While most people might think of this herb when they hear the answer, one Kiwanian may think of “grandma”!
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What is Isle Royale National Park?
This national park is the least visited national park in the United States. It’s only reachable by boat, or plane. It’s only a little over 30 miles from Thunder Bay, Ontario. Be sure to bring a tent and plenty of food and water if you decide to visit, as there are no facilities anywhere near this place.
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What is Heath?
Hand out this chocolate bar during Halloween, and kids might not be too excited. It gets its distinct flavor from toffee and almonds.
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Who are Lori Loughlin and Lori Hogan?
She was famous for a stint on a popular TV show that followed a San Francisco family, but unfortunately gained more fame from a college admissions scandal. She shares a first name with this Kiwanian with a much better track record, one who could walk to our meetings.
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What is Amtrak (America and track)?
This rail service gets its name from the country it services and the object its trains drive on.
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What is thyme?
Varieties of this herb include Breckland, garden, lemon, caraway, and Mediterranean wild. It has a sharp, somewhat minty flavor, and could be described as a little bit peppery. It grows on sprigs, with tiny little flowers, and has nothing to do with how long the dish takes to prepare.
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What is the Two Hearted River?
This river rises in several short branches in northeastern Luce County in the UP, about 15 miles southeast of Grand Marais. The North and West Branches eventually meet, and flow out into Lake Superior. This river also has a very popular beer named after it, produced by Bell’s brewery in Kalamazoo.
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What is Erie?
This lake is the eleventh largest lake in the world. Too much more information will give it away, but don’t think too far, and don’t include the word “Lake” in the answer.
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Who are Katie Cassette and Katie Couric?
This person had the honor of performing as the second guest host of Jeopardy, hosting for two weeks after Ken Jennings’ stint. Before hosting Jeopardy, she was famous for being a TV news reporter, working at NBC, CBS, and ABC. She shares a first name with this Kiwanian who never fails to remember who hasn’t paid up on their fines.
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What is Brexit (British and exit)?
A 2016 referendum in the United Kingdom was passed, but it wasn’t until January 2020 that Boris Johnson’s government was able to officially follow through with the referendum, after 4 years of negotiations and 3 different prime ministers.
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What is basil?
You might find this herb on a bruschetta, on a margherita pizza, or in a spaghetti sauce. It’s definitely a favorite, with its sweet and savory components, along with a distinct hint of mint.
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What is Copper Harbor?
The southern tip of Highway 41 is in Miami, FL. It travels all the way north, through Wisconsin and into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, finally endling in this little town at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
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What is Czech Republic?
Situated on the Vltava River, its capital is known for its Old Town Square, which includes colorful baroque buildings and Gothic Churches. It’s one of two countries in Europe that fit this category, the other being Albania.
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Who are Robert "Bobby" Kennedy and Robert "Bobby" Adair?
This famous brother of a president arguably would have become president some day himself had he not been assassinated in Los Angeles, CA by Sirhan Sirhan. He shares a first name with this Kiwanian who somewhat recently joined the club. There are technically two first names that work here.
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What is bromance (brother and romance)?
This word is sometimes used to describe a close relationship among two men, who are really, really good friends but definitely not in an actual relationship. The movie “I Love You Man” portrayed one.
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What is tarragon?
Also known as estragon, this herb is part of the sunflower family, and is extremely popular in French cooking. It has a distinct licorice taste.
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What is the SS Edmund Fitzgerald?
This poor boat was carrying iron ore from Duluth, Minnesota to Detroit and Toledo, when it sank near Sault Ste. Marie during a nasty storm in November of 1975. The shipwreck remains there to this day, and, if you’re brave enough to dive 530 feet deep into the icy waters of Lake Superior, you can go see it!
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What are Atlanta and Augusta?
These two US state capitals are the only two that fit this category.
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Who are Joan of Arc and Joan Penix?
Nicknamed “The Maid of Orleans”, this French heroine lived during the Hundred Years’ War. She is famous for leading the French Army to victory over the English at Orleans, believing that she was acting under divine guidance. Unfortunately, she is perhaps most famous for being burned at the stakes. She shares a first name with this Kiwanian, whose dog’s name makes him sound like a criminal, though definitely not a crime worth being burned at the stakes for.
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What is gerrymander (Governor Elbridge Gerry and salamander)?
This term describes a political tactic of drawing district boundaries in such a way that maximizes the number of opposing party constituents in the fewest number of districts as possible, in order to dilute the number of opposing party votes in the other districts. Part of the portmanteau comes from the last name of the Massachusetts governor who first tried this tactic, and the last part comes from an animal that resembled the shape of the district he drew.
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