Feb 7
Sunday Treasure Hunt 02/07/10
Posted on Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Uncategorized
This Teasure Hunt will be all about my home state of Missouri. If you win, you will receive my brand new, shiny, deck of Farmall playing cards! The winner will be the FIRST on to put ALL the correct answers in ONE comment. If you think you missed one, put them ALL in another comment. I will announce the winner in a few days. One note, you will not be able to see anyone elses comments. So, eyes on your own paper and here we go!
- The Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock just released the 2010 schedule. What date will “Red, White, and Tuna” begin.
- According to Roadside America; What town in Missouri claims to be the home of sliced bread?
- The Pony Express started in St Joseph, Missouri and traveled to Sacramento, California. What anniversary does the Pony Express celebrate this year?
- By law, no building in downtown St. Louis may exceed the height of the Gateway Arch. How many feet is that?
- The 33rd President of the United States was a Missouri native. Name him, and the town he was born in.
- Mark Twain, from Hannibal Missouri, died a century ago this year. If he were still alive, how old would he be?
- When prohibition hit St. Louis, Budweiser beer production ceased. The company stayed afloat making bus bodies, refrigerated trucks, and a non-alcoholic beverage called____.
- List the state Insect, Animal, and Musical Instrument.
- Missouri is neighborly! How many states does Missouri border?
- The most powerful earthquake to hit the U.S. was in 1811 and was centered in what Missouri town?
Ok, giving this another shot….
1. July 3rd
2. Chillicothe
3. 150th (one source I checked said 2013 would be the 150th anniversary, that’s why I put 147 down the first time)
4. 630 feet
5. Harry S. Truman born in Lamar, MO
6. He would be 175 years old
7. Bevo.
8. honey bee, mule, fiddle
9. 8
10. New Madrid
~~Anne
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So close! Are you sure about the horsey one?
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Not sure about the myth, but the height is still the same.
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Here’s my answers…………
1. July 3rd
2. Chillicothe
3. 147th
4. 630 feet
5. Harry S. Truman born in Lamar, MO
6. He would be 175 years old
7. Bevo.
8. honey bee, mule, fiddle
9. 8
10. New Madrid
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I think Barb’s is on FB. Can I play?
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Are you sure about that Arch thing? I’ve heard it’s only an urban myth.
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Here goes–hope I win those Farmall cards. 1)July 3, 2) Chillicothe, 3) 150, 4) 630 ft., 5) Truman in Lamar, Mo, 6) 175 yrs old, 7)non-alcoholic Budweiser,
honey bee, Mo. mule, fiddle, 9) it borders 8, 10) New Madrid, Mo
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Go to Saltcreeklife.com Barb
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One comment??????? Does that mean in one paragraph? Gotta be more specific…….think your age is catching up w/you. Happy b day this week….think the p.o. should give you the day off w/pay!!!!
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