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- 6. In the first generation of Pokémon games, Erika, the gym leader who resides in Celadon City, presents the player with the Rainbow Badge upon defeat. What color is celadon a shade of?
- 7. Enviropigs are genetically modified pigs that have been designed to produce manure with lower phosphorus levels. What was the first genetically modified food approved by the FDA?
- 9. In Silverhaven, darkness emerges from the catacombs, and a group of adventurers assembles to find the Crystal of Twilight. An eerie voice commands, "Roll for _________," as our heroes brace for a battle against encroaching darkness. Fill in the blank.
- 10. Post introduced a cereal called "Grape-Nuts" in the late 19th century, despite containing neither grapes nor nuts. This was a strategic move to compete with Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's Granula. Erica loves cereal, what cereal was introduced in 1994 that likely contributed to this?
- 11. In 1983, Atari buried thousands of unsold E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial game cartridges in a New Mexico landfill. This event became an urban legend until the cartridges were excavated in 2014, confirming the story's truth. What game console was released in 1994?
- 12. In the novel/show "The Expanse" the protagonists evacuate on the Tachi spacecraft. They later rename it after Don Quixote's horse, what is that name?
- 13. Many U.S. presidents had distinctive middle names. For example, Harry S. Truman's middle initial "S" doesn't actually stand for a name; it was chosen in honor of his grandfathers, Anderson Shipp Truman and Solomon Young. What is Erica's middle name?
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- 1. The Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is the world's longest road tunnel, measuring over 24.5 kilometers (15.2 miles). It connects Laerdal and Aurland and features several rest areas along its length. What undersea tunnel opened in 1994 connecting 2 European countries?
- 2. The design of the javelin in track and field changed after a javelin accidentally impaled a judge during the 1952 Olympics. The incident led to a shift from a straight design to the current curving one. In what sport is 30 the value of the 2nd point?
- 3. The log carried by the Log Lady in "Twin Peaks" is a ponderosa pine. Actress Catherine E. Coulson, who portrayed the Log Lady, actually owned the log and brought it to the set herself. What was the number 1 TV show in 1994?
- 4. The French Republican calendar was created during the French Revolution. It divided a month into three ten-day weeks, called décades. Each day was named after a domestic animal, agricultural tool, or a celestial body. How many months have 30 days?
- 5. The wizarding world has its own version of radio broadcasting called the Wizarding Wireless Network. The host of the popular program "Potterwatch" during the Second Wizarding War is Lee Jordan, who was also a member of Dumbledore's Army. How many times did Erica restart her Hogwarts Legacy play-through?
- 7. The Inverted Jenny is one of the most famous postage stamp errors. Issued in 1918 in the United States, the biplane on the stamp was accidentally printed upside down. What was the price of a Postage Stamp in 1994?
- 8. Cats are known to purr not only when they are content but also when they are injured or in pain. The vibrations created by purring are believed to have a healing effect on their bodies. What was the name of Erica's family cat growing up?