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Hoover Dam, on the Nevada-Arizona border, created which reservoir?
Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the US by capacity.
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People · DC
Which jazz composer and bandleader born in Washington, D.C. received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a special Pulitzer Prize citation?
Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington was born in Washington, D.C. in 1899. A public arts high school in the city, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, bears his name.
Geography · MI
Which of these is NOT a city in Michigan?
Paducah is in Kentucky, not Michigan.
Fun Fact · MO
Sliced bread was first sold commercially in which Missouri town in 1928?
That's where 'the best thing since sliced bread' began.
Civics & Elections · AR
On what date is Election Day for the 2026 midterms in Arkansas?
Federal law sets Election Day as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Many states also offer early or mail voting before that day.
History · MT
In what year did Montana become a state?
Montana was admitted to the Union in 1889 as the 41st state.
Culture · IA
Which of these is Iowa especially famous for?
Iowa leads the nation in both corn and hog production.
People · FL
Which famous person was born in Florida?
Ariana Grande, pop singer, was born in Boca Raton, Florida.
Geography · WY
Wyoming holds which population distinction?
Wyoming has fewer than 600,000 residents.
Fun Fact · MS
What is the official state tree of Mississippi?
The Southern magnolia is Mississippi's state tree.
Civics & Elections · NV
How long is a governor's term in Nevada?
Like most states, Nevada elects its governor to a four-year term.
History · AK
Alaska was the ___ state to join the Union.
Alaska became the 49th state in 1959; Hawaii followed later the same year as the 50th.
Culture · GA
Which famous 1936 novel, set in Georgia, was written by Atlanta's Margaret Mitchell?
The 1939 film version won eight competitive Oscars.
People · SD
Which Little House author lived in De Smet, South Dakota?
Several of her books are set around De Smet.
Geography · WA
Which of these states shares a border with Washington?
Washington borders Oregon and Idaho.
Fun Fact · IA
Iowa's state bird is the American goldfinch. How many states in total have chosen it as their state bird?
The American goldfinch is the state bird of 3 states: Iowa, New Jersey, and Washington.
Civics & Elections · PA
How many electoral votes does Pennsylvania have in presidential elections through 2028?
Electoral votes equal House seats (17) plus Senators (2), giving Pennsylvania 19.
History · WY
Was Wyoming one of the original 13 states?
Wyoming joined in 1890, as the 44th state.
Culture · UT
Which of these is Utah especially famous for?
Fry sauce, a mix of ketchup and mayo, is a Utah favorite.
People · HI
Which of these notable people is a native of Hawaii?
Bruno Mars, singer and songwriter, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Geography · KY
Which of these cities is in Kentucky?
Paducah is in Kentucky. The others are in Arkansas (Bentonville), Alaska (Fairbanks), and Texas (Lubbock).