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Other => The Game Room => Topic started by: ndinminot on May 12, 2008, 05:50:09 AM
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In this game. I will provide you with three clue's pertaining to a U.S. State. First I will give two clues, then later on I will give out the third (easier) clue..Then you will have ID the state correctly. After that I will provide a new set of clues for the next State, and so on. Here it goes:
1. It was home to the Nation's first settelement
2. Its highest elevation is only 345 feet.
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Washington D.C.
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Washington, D.C. is not a state. :no:
I'm guessing Florida.
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Washington State
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Is it me or are you just randomly guessing? :whistling:
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Gary, you're right .. It is Florida...didn't need the third clue.....Next set of clues:
1. First state to have a formal school district system
2. Home to "ample amber waves of grain"
Score: lfmusiclover - 1 ; 4 News Weather Now - 0
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I'll go with Massachussetts.
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Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. is not a state. :no:
LOL, that's hillarious! Certainly represents the knowledge that is present :rofl:
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not massachusetts.
Here is the third clue. It's capital name means in French "of the monks"
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Iowa?
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Yeah I second that guess.
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Good job beanboy, Gary
Score
lfmusiclover - 2
beanboy 89 - 1
4 Weather News - 0
Here's the next set of clues:
1. This state has several regions, each known for a certain style of music
2. The name of this state is also shared by a famous poet
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I'm going to take a wild shot at this one because i don't know. I'm going with Pennsylvania.
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Louisiana? I know a lot of music events take place there.
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Florida
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No. neither is a correct answer. Here is the third clue:
"Rocky Top" Home of the Volunteers....
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Tennessee
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That's what i was gonna say
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Vic gets the score
lfmusiclover 2
beanboy 1
Victor 1
4 News Weather Now 0
Here is the next set of clues, given to me by my girlfriend, Angel
1. Tomato Juice (which I love) is the official beverage of this State
2. A poisonous yet popular nut tree is well associated and indigenous to this State
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Ohio?
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Missouri?
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On second though, Ohio.
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looks like victor and gary got the right answers...
how you guys do it?
lfmusiclover 3
Victor 2
beanboy 1
4 News Weather Now 0
Next set:
1. If you live in this state, you will be able to experience all the climates, from warm sunny beaches to mountain snow, all on the same day
2. This state played an important role in one of America's wars
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California?
Gary and I are smart :D
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I second California.
Gary and I are smart :D
Not so sure about the latter. :P
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I third California
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I second California.
Gary and I are smart :D
Not so sure about the latter. :P
WHAT!!! :angry: <_<
J/k :P :lol:
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No. it's not California, however....(third clue) This State does experience heavy geologic activity.
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Hawaii?
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Hawaii?
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hmm...
hawaii?
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Hawaii
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Going with the crowed. Hawaii. :P
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Victor is on a roll....and 4 News Weather Now is finally on the board
lfmusiclover 3
Victor 3
beanboy 2
Stephen 1
Gil 1
4 News Weather Now 1
On to the next one:
1. The Zia symbol is very significant among native tribes in this state
2. The state is home to a famous cave system
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New Mexico?
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New Mexico
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3rd it :P
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ok...moving along...
Victor 4
lfmusiclover 3
beanboy 3
4 News Weather Now 2
Stephen 1
Gil 1
moving along...
1. This state houses the third largest gambling area in the United States
2. The creator of Kermit the Frog was born in this state, in the city of Leland
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Florida
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Mississippi.
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2nd Mississippi...
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Mississippi
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Yup, it has to be Mississippi.
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it would hafta be MS. They have numerous casinos
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It's actually Mississippi
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It's actually Mississippi
Yeah, isn't that what Victor said? :unsure:
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It's actually Mississippi
Yeah, isn't that what Victor said? :unsure:
Only if you know that MS is the abbreviation of Mississippi. :P
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Yes. Mississippi is the correct answer... the tally is:
Victor 4 (sorry victor....you guessed Florida first)
lfmusiclover 4
beanboy 3
4 News Weather Now 3
Gil 2
Stephen 1
LFMusicFan 1
I couldnt get on after I posted this past set of clue because my internet decided to be a klotz last night and wouldnt let me into either TWCC or TWCT. but without any further ado, here is the next pair of clues:
1. You will find many cranberry bogs grown here
2. A certain beverage is known to be made here
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Maine?
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Massachussetts.
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while cranberries grow in those two states as well. neither is correct. here is third clue:
The second largest city in this State, also it's capital, is named after a U.S. President
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Nebraska
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Washington State
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Do you ever read the clues?
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I read the clues
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Then how did you get Washington State?
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Wisconsin, was the state we were looking for in that question. Wisconsin. The famous beverage was Beer, and the capital is Madison, second in size to Milwaukee. Scoring stays the same:
Victor 4
lfmusiclover 4
beanboy 3
4 News Weather Now 3
Gil 2
Stephen 1
LFMusicFan 1
Now on to the next one:
1. You better be careful when saying this State's nickname, for you might get stung by one of these if you get to close
2. This State contains an extremely briny body of water. Might not taste good if you decide to drink it
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Utah.
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Another guess for Utah.
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Yep. Utah it is "The Beehive state" and the Great Salt Lake were the two references
lfmusiclover 5
Victor 4
beanboy 4
4 News Weather Now 3
Gil 2
Stephen 1
LFMusicFan 1
Here is the next set of clues:
1. This state is home to a T.W.C. artist who has over 30 "n/a" tunes
2. The name of this state means "Colorful" in another language
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Georgia
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Georgia?
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It's actually Mississippi
Ya think?
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Georgia
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Here is the third clue... A type of warm wind usually blows in this state during Winter
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Colorado
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Colorado Or Minnesota
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Colorado Or Minnesota
You have to make once choice.
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Colorado.
The word "COLOR" is actually in the name. :rofl2:
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Colorado
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Colorado.
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Colorado
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Colorado
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Colorado, which is also my home state. The artist you are referring to is Steve Glotzer.
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Yep. Colorad o is the correct answer. only the people who guessed correctly the first time after the third clue get a score:
lfmusiclover 6
Victor 5
beanboy 4
4 News Weather Now 3
Gil 3
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
anthony97 1
Sorry for the long delay (migraine headache) but here is the next one (all three clues):
1. This state was the birthplace of a famous 19th century U.S. President
2. It has more numbered state highways than any other state except Texas
3. "Burgoo", a popular stew among people from this state
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Kentucky.
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Yep. Its Kentucky...
lfmusiclover 7
Victor 5
beanboy 4
4 News Weather Now 3
Gil 3
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
anthony97 1
Next....
1. The geographic contour of this State's largest city resembles a cereal bowl
2. This state has 64 of these, though they arent counties
3. It's capital is french for "Red Stick"
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Louisiana.
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Texas
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Lousiana. Baton Rouge is french for red stick
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Louisiana.
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Louisiana
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Jambalaya! Louisiana is Correcti-mundo!
lfmusiclover 8
Victor 6
beanboy 5
4 News Weather Now 3
Gil 3
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
anthony97 1
Next state:
1. This is the only State throughout it's history that has been a part of six separate countries.
2. The Indian word for this state means 'friends' or 'allies'
3. The symbols of it's flag's colors represent bravery, purity and loyalty
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South Dakota.
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Virginia
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Virginia
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Texas.
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Yeppers... Texas was a part of Spain, France, Mexico, The Republic of Texas ( was a sovereign nation for 10 years) The Confederate States of America (civil war years) and The U.S.A. Score as follows:
lfmusiclover 8
Victor 6
beanboy 6
4 News Weather Now 3
Gil 3
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
anthony97 1
Hoppin along:
1. One of the few places were reddish-brown and gold cherries are grown
2. This state is "dammed" with more than 20 of them
3. This state's geography is such that the "rain shadow" effect is quite common
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Washington
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Oregon?
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Washington
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Washington
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Washington
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I'm not gonna be like everyone else... so Colorado. :P
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Tyler you should've gone with the crowd. it is Washington. Score as follows
lfmusiclover 9
Victor 7
beanboy 6
4 News Weather Now 4
Gil 4
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
anthony97 1
Cruisin' along Ocean Drive...
1. This river forms this state's "west coast"
2. One of it's forests displays an array for tantalizing colors
3.Rising, like this bird
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California
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Arizona.
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Arrrr-izona......
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sure thats your answer Gil? dont sound too sure
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I'm going with Arizona. :yes:
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sure thats your answer Gil? dont sound too sure
I'm more than sure. I'm...absoposotively sure! YAY!
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Wyoming?
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California
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Cuba.
:P
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Arizona.
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Cuba.
:P
You sure love to be special. :P
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It's Arizona:
lfmusiclover 10
Victor 7
beanboy 7
Gil 5
4 News Weather Now 4
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
anthony97 2
next one:
1. Your better not get caught going down this place in a barrel
2. "Give me your weak, tired masses"
3. Home to one of the largest parks in America
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New York
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New York
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Yep, another for New York.
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New York.
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New York
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NY.
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Looks like NY is the clear winner.
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I :wub: NY is the clear-winner.....
lfmusiclover 11
Victor 8
beanboy 8
Gil 6
4 News Weather Now 5
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
anthony97 2
Tyler 1
cruisin along...
1. This state experiences more than 500 of these a year
2. It's largest university has a building completely dedicated to Atmospheric Science studies
3. Also home to a well-known football rivarly
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania?
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Oklahoma
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Oklahoma?
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Oklahoma :yes:
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OK
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Oklahoma is "O.K."...
lfmusiclover 11
Victor 9
beanboy 9
Gil 7
4 News Weather Now 6
anthony97 3
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
Tyler 1
on to the next one:
1. Home of a former music label that featured a Classic TWC music pianist
2. One of the world's deepest lakes is here
3. One of it's cities is named after John Jacob Astor
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Oregon?
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New York
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Oregon.
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It can't be oregon
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Lake Tahoe? in CA?
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It can't be oregon
Why?
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New York
I agree. I know which lake too. :thrilled:
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Nope.. It's Oregon. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States, at 1,949 ft and is the seventh deepest in the world. The city in question is Astoria, named after John Jacob Astor. The former label (AFAIK) is Magic Wing, based near Portland, where John Nilsen wrote 5 of his CDs that were used on TWC throughout the 90s. Score as follows:
lfmusiclover 12
beanboy 10
Victor 9
Gil 7
4 News Weather Now 6
anthony97 3
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
Tyler 1
Stumped ya some there didnt I? Next....
1. Home to a geothermal feature
2. One of the largest retailers in the world originated here
3. Pig soooooie!
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Oklahoma?
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Seems the only people you stumped are the ones that think they know it all. According to 4NWN it couldn't have been Oregon (love to hear why that is), and Matt knew exactly which lake you were talking about! :twothumbs:
Anyway, I'm going with Arkansas here. The second clue seems to lead me there.
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Yep, I agree with Gary; the second one gave it away. Arkansas.
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Arkansas :yes:
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Arkansas
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Arkansas. I was there a few weeks ago. I looked up the deepest lake and found that I was wrong (shortly after posting my answer), but figured changing my answer would be cheating. :happy:
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Arkansas
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Arkansas. I was there a few weeks ago. I looked up the deepest lake and found that I was wrong (shortly after posting my answer), but figured changing my answer would be cheating. :happy:
Actually, you are right. I think Carlos said that we have to stick with the first answer we give. :sunglasses: :sunglasses:
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yeah...it's Arkansas
lfmusiclover 13
beanboy 11
Victor 10
Gil 7
4 News Weather Now 7
anthony97 4
Stephen 2
LFMusicFan 2
Tyler 1
twcclassics 1
Travelin' along:
1. It's capital has the same name as a mid-size Southern city
2. A major atlas publisher is located in the southern part of this state
3. It is also home to the world's largest revolving globe
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Maine, for sure :yes:
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Illinois
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Maine
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Yep, gotta go with Maine.
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Maine
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Maine
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Maine it is...The tally is:
lfmusiclover 14
beanboy 12
Victor 11
Gil 8
4 News Weather Now 7
anthony97 4
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
Tyler 1
twcclassics 1
Since you guys are smart.. going forward in the game I am reducing the number of clues given to two.... So only 2 clues:
1. It is known to produce a sweet condiment
2. Not "Climbing Green Hills" but these instead
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Vermont.
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Vermont :yes:
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Vermont.
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Vermont
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Vermont
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I guess I'm going to go with the majority here and say Vermont.
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Vermont is the Green Mountain State. Here is the score
lfmusiclover 15
beanboy 13
Victor 12
Gil 8
4 News Weather Now 8
anthony97 5
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
Tyler 1
twcclassics 1
kpetree10 1
1. Cherries, are grown here...and a certain fruit juice is also made here
2. It has only one state route above 500
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Washington?
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Washington, but I'm probably wrong. I see it's the largest grower of cherries, but it has a ton of routes above 500. :huh:
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Washington
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Washington
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Washington
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Washington
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Again... going with the flow.... Washington.
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What's the answer?
Getting this game active again
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Sorry for the long break guys... Stumpa-palooza from looking at everyone's answer. The correct answer was Michigan. The fruit juice was Indian Summer Brand apple juice, made in Traverse City MI. MI has only one state route above 500 (553, near Sault Ste Marie, in the U.P.)
Score:
lfmusiclover 15
beanboy 13
Victor 12
Gil 8
4 News Weather Now 8
anthony97 5
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
Tyler 1
twcclassics 1
kpetree10 1
next
1. Where's the "Beef"
2. "Big Red" but not the gum
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Nebraska
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Nebraska
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Nebraska.
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Nebraska home of Omaha Steaks
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Going with the majority, Nebraska.
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Going with the crowd, Nebraska
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Nebraska
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Nebraska? :unsure:
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Yep Nebraska. Home of the Cornhuskers.....
lfmusiclover 16
beanboy 14
Victor 13
4 News Weather Now 9
Gil 8
anthony97 6
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
twcclassics 2
kpetree10 1
Tyler 1
MikeM2010 1
NicoleWasHere 1
Next state
1. Home to the tallest man-made structure in the world
2. An ancient lake used to occupy most of what is known as this state
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Illinois.
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North Dakota.
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North Dakota
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North Dakota
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North Dakota
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North Dakota?
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Located on N.D. 32 near the city of Hope, KVLY-TV tower stands tall at 2,063 feet, thus making it the world's tallest man made structure (yes taller than the Sears Tower, the CN Tower and the Petronas Towers)
lfmusiclover 16
beanboy 15
Victor 14
4 News Weather Now 10
Gil 8
anthony97 6
Stephen 3
twcclassics 3
LFMusicFan 2
kpetree10 1
Tyler 1
MikeM2010 1
NicoleWasHere 1
alex 1
struttin along
1. A certain candy's name is also it's largest city
2. It has at least three state routes above 900
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I'm going with the state where my Grandma lives, West Virginia.
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I agree w/Gary. West Virginia.
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West Virginia
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You are not allowed to do that. You must stick with your first guess.
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I don't see where Alex made a first guess. (edit, ah, I remember now, he guessed PA)
Anyway, I'm going with West Virginia.
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You are not allowed to do that. You must stick with your first guess.
Sorry Gary ill stick to Pennsylvania :)
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I don't see where Alex made a first guess. (edit, ah, I remember now, he guessed PA)
Anyway, I'm going with West Virginia.
Spoke too soon, eh? :P
Thank you alex. :twothumbs:
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West Virgina
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we'll give it to whoever said "West Virginia"
lfmusiclover 17
beanboy 16
Victor 14
4 News Weather Now 11
Gil 8
anthony97 7
twcclassics 4
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
kpetree10 1
Tyler 1
MikeM2010 1
NicoleWasHere 1
alex 1
One of the suburbs of this major city is also the name of one of the admin's of this forum
356275371278437731183246921816 it's statehood date can be found among these numbers, not necessarily in the order typed
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Illinois.
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Illinois
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Illinois
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I'm gonna go against the grain on this one. I say Indiana.
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Illinois
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I'll also join in this game, and say Illinois :yes:
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Indiana. Gary is a city down there.
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Indiana. Gary is a city down there.
Yes, but it is a suberb of a larger city, which would be Chicago, in Illinois ;)
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Illinois?
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Indiana. Gary is a city down there.
Yes, but it is a suberb of a larger city, which would be Chicago, in Illinois ;)
He didn't say anything about the size of the city. He jsut said it was a major city, and both Indianapolis and Chicago fit the bill.
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Illinois
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Carlos, can we have the answer? I think we've all given our guess. :twothumbs:
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Yes... Gary, Indiana is the state we're looking for....it is a suburb of Chicago, in Illinois but if I wouldve mentioned Chicago it wouldve given it away.....
and the date was found in among the numbers....356275371278437731183246921816 December 11, 1816, when Indiana became a state. I think only Gary got this one...
lfmusiclover 18
beanboy 16
Victor 15
4 News Weather Now 11
Gil 8
anthony97 7
twcclassics 4
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
kpetree10 1
Tyler 1
MikeM2010 1
NicoleWasHere 1
alex 1
wxmediafan 0
made ya'll do some thinking that time, eh? next one...
1. A city in this state sounds like a gross atrocity commited among humans
2."The Two-Fer Tongue Twister": it has two counties named after two other states and two cities named after two other countries.
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New York?
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I just have to say...BOO-YAH!!! :rofl2:
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New York?
if I were you i'd go back and see which states were already been covered
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I just have to say...BOO-YAH!!! :rofl2:
Can I ask why you care so much about winning this game? :unsure:
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I just have to say...BOO-YAH!!! :rofl2:
Can I ask why you care so much about winning this game? :unsure:
Where'd I say anything about winning? It just felt good to know that I was correct, despite the arguments some gave to the contrary (Kyle).
If you guys would've let me post my answer in peace I wouldn't have said a word. But since you all thought you knew more than me, I get a turn too.
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If you guys would've let me post my answer in peace I wouldn't have said a word. But since you all thought you knew more than me, I get a turn too.
Who said that? Just because our answer is different than yours, doesn't mean we think we know more than you. :hmm:
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If you guys would've let me post my answer in peace I wouldn't have said a word. But since you all thought you knew more than me, I get a turn too.
Who said that? Just because our answer is different than yours, doesn't mean we think we know more than you. :hmm:
Did you see Kyle's response? That's the one that got me miffed. Give your answer. Don't critique someone else's.
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Gary, it's a GAME, calm down. You treat everything so seriously, and the thing is..it's all the small things...
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As for the new state, I Am going to say Kentucky???
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Gary, it's a GAME, calm down. You treat everything so seriously, and the thing is..it's all the small things...
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As for the new state, I Am going to say Kentucky???
I'm not all that mad. Just mildly tinged at your response to my guess. I mean, take this for example. I don't think Kentucky's the answer, but I'm not going to sit here and dissect your answer. It is what it is, right or wrong. :sunglasses:
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Did you see Kyle's response? That's the one that got me miffed. Give your answer. Don't critique someone else's.
He was replying to Victor's answer. Even if someone disagrees with you, so what? :blink:
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Did you see Kyle's response? That's the one that got me miffed. Give your answer. Don't critique someone else's.
He was replying to Victor's answer. Even if someone disagrees with you, so what? :blink:
Is it necessary to voice disagreement over an answer to a puzzle? After all, as you so aptly put it, its only a game. ;)
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Kentucky?
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Is it necessary to voice disagreement over an answer to a puzzle? After all, as you so aptly put it, its only a game. ;)
That's true. Voicing your disagreement is pretty pointless. :happy:
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Wow its been a while since I seen this thread. Well let's re-vive it. The correct answer was Missouri. It has two counties named after two states (Nevada and Texas) and two cities named after two countries (Mexico, on US 54 and Cuba, just of I-44). I believe no one got it right:
lfmusiclover 18
beanboy 16
Victor 15
4 News Weather Now 11
Gil 8
anthony97 7
twcclassics 4
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
kpetree10 1
Tyler 1
MikeM2010 1
NicoleWasHere 1
alex 1
wxmediafan 0
Well here is the next one, if anyone wants to give a stab at it
1. This state owns it's section of this river, which begins at two other rivers, among a half a dozen bridges
2. It's very popular nationwide food
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Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania..the city in question resembles Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania.
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Okay, I'll join in this game. :happy: I'll have to agree with Pennsylvania.
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Kentucky... was the state we were looking for. The river in question, The Ohio (wouldve given it away) originiated and the two other rivers, The Allegheny and Monongahela in the city of a half a dozen bridges which is Pitt., PA but the famous food was KFC.....and KY owns its section of the Ohio R.
lfmusiclover 18
beanboy 16
Victor 15
4 News Weather Now 11
Gil 8
anthony97 7
twcclassics 4
Stephen 3
LFMusicFan 2
kpetree10 1
Tyler 1
MikeM2010 1
NicoleWasHere 1
alex 1
wxmediafan 0
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I didnt realize this game thread was still around....hehe... well lets revive it shall we:
1. A nutty snack which is also this state's Nickname
2. A small town in this State is also a very popular "cheese"
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I'll have to say Georgia.
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Dear god, I have no idea. Uh, random guess....Montana? :unsure:
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nope, it isnt georgia nor Montana.. ...
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Wisconsin? I do know that Colby cheese is popular..and where else can you get quality dairy than Wisconsin!
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I'm going with Ohio....although I have no idea what the city name is, I do know that Ohio's nickname is The Buckeye State and that IS a type of nut. :)
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No, The answer was Kansas, the "Sunflower State" sunflowers being the nutty snack and the cheese was Colby, a small town in western Kansas.... next....
1. more than 80 kinds of these can be found here
2. People have a habit of dropping like a sack of these
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Dear god, what state is known for its...Iowa?
EDIT: FUDGE, I'm wrong.
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Idaho?
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Massachussetts?
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I second California.
Gary and I are smart :D
Not so sure about the latter. :P
WHAT!!! :angry: <_<
J/k :P :lol:
I live in California! :dance:
Anyway i'm thinking about Idaho on that last one.
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I see this thread is still around.. and yes the correct answer was Idaho. Here are the next set of clues (two only)
1. Friendly Faces
2. you can get "blown away" and "buried" at the same time if you visit this National Park