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What is Hussein?
Barack Obama's middle name
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Who is Elvis Presely
He performed his last show at the then-Las Vegas Hilton on Dec. 12, 1976.
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What is The Alcan?
This Highway starts in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and ends Delta Junction, Alaska. It runs 595 miles and is nicknamed this.
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Who is Kirby Puckett? (We'll see ya tomorrow night)
In the 1991 World Series, his 11th inning walk off homerun propelled the Twins into a 7th and deciding game against the Atlanta Braves.
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What is a Moscow Mule?
Q:Made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice,
it is served in a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid. |
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt
He is only president to serve more than two terms
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Who are Siegfried and Roy
They had entertained the world for decades with their tricks with white tigers and lions. In 2003 one half of the duo was inexplicably attacked by one of the tigers.
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Who is Pierre Trudeau?
Probably the most famous of Canadian Prime Ministers, his tenure of 15 years and 164 days makes him Canada's third longest-serving prime minister.
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Who is Rod Carew? (six pts higher than Heinie Manush)
A first ballot Hall Of Famer, 7 time AL batting champion, and participant in 18 straight All Star Games, his career Twins batting average of .334, still highest in team history.
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What is a Vodka Martini?
Famous James Bond drink. Shaken, not stirred of course!
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Who is George Bush
Wouldn't be prudent! To sum up, on track! 1000 points of light! Stay the course!
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What is The Strip
In the strictest sense, this stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard that is roughly between Sahara Avenue and Russell Road, a distance of 4.2 miles is a.k.a. this
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Who is Rush?
Formed by guitarist Alex Lifeson in 1968, and soon after joined by bassist/lead vocalist Geddy Lee, it wasn't until 1974 and the addition of drummer Neil Peart, this Toronto power trio solidified its permanent lineup
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Who is Dave Winfield?
Born in St. Paul, MN, he was a three sport athlete at the U of M. He was drafted by The Minnesota Vikings (NFL) Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and San Diego Padres (MLB) He chose baseball and played 22 seasons, with the Twins in '93 and '94.
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What is Not chilled, poured from bottle to glass?
A drink served "neat" is different than straight up in this sense.
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Who is Ronald Reagan
He won both bids for president in a landslide. First over incumbent Jimmy Carter, then four years later slightly edged challenger Walter Mondale 525 to 13! Also became the first president to survive his term in office elected in a zero year.
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Who are Penn & Teller
This duo known for its offbeat magic, music, and comedy, have been performing at the Rio since 2001. They are currently the longest-running headliners to play in the same Las Vegas hotel.
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What is Nova Scotia?
The U.S. state of Maine and this eastern Canadian Province are separated by the Bay of Fundy, The province named from Latin, means New Scotland
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Who is Joe Mauer?
His unprecedented 8 year $184,000,000 million dollar contract, would have been well surpassed had he decided to test the free agent market. Instead he signed with his home state team.
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What is a Black & Tan (tell war story)
A beer cocktail made by layering a pale beer and a dark beer, poured over a bent spoon into a glass.. In Ireland, the drink is called a half and half.
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Who is Bill Clinton?
In 1993, Billy Joel appeared on The David Letterman show and claimed he was asked to do a jam session at Martha's Vinyard, with this saxophone playing president.
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What is Strat Tower (Stratosphere)
This tower is the tallest structure in the city of Las Vegas. Also, the highest observation tower in the U.S.
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What is Montreal?
This eastern city is not only Canada's second largest, it is also the second largest French speaking city after Paris.
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Who is Johan Santana?
Since their dramatic '87 and '91 World Series victories, the Twins have produced many winning teams and division championships. However, their last playoff win is when Juan Rincon, Joe Nathan, and this man combined to shut out the New York Yankees on Oct 5, 2004.
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What is Baileys?
As I learned in Ireland, Jameson Irish Whiskey mixed with this popular brand of Irish Cream, greatly frowned upon!
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