Texas has 3.5K miles of interstate highways

Question 1

Because of its dry climate and fresh mountain air what city - the second most populous in its state - became a destination for people seeking treatment for tuberculosis in the late 19th century

Answer 1

Colorado Springs
In 1880s and 90s estimates 1/3 of population has tuberculosis

Question 2

The only son of Lincoln to survive to adulthood held what now abolished cabinet post under these 2 presidents

Answer 2

Robert Todd Lincoln
Secretary of war now defense
Last holder Kenneth royal in 1947
Garfield
Arthur

Question 3

French filmmaker Louie zhu (or joo ) vay served as the inspiration for the appearance of the food critic in what animated film

Answer 3

Ratatouille
Anton ego

Question 4

Dual Islands that make up the Caribbean nation near Venezuela that achieved independence from Uk in 62 and officially became a republic in 76

Answer 4

Trinidad and Tobago

Question 5

What film was an inspirational and somewhat fictionalized account of a young man struggling to represent his country at 88 Winter Olympics

Answer 5

Eddie the eagle
Calgary?

Question 6

In the board game Candy Land, what happens to a player who lands on one of the licorice spaces?

Answer 6

Lose a turn

Question 7

Presidents criticized for their southern sympathy especially when it comes to slavery and their failure for preventing the US from entering a civil war

Answer 7

Buchanan
Pierce

Question 8

Highway that traverses lake Washington by way of this island in Seattle

Answer 8

90
Mercer island

Question 9

When did the Dow Jones first close above pre Depression high adjusted for inflation since the market crash

Answer 9

November 23 1954
381.17

Question 10

I feel fine was what rock bands 6th # 1 of 1964
Bonus others

Answer 10

Beatles
I want to hold your hand
She loves you
Can’t buy me love
Love me too
A hard days night

Question 11

Recipe Patented in 1903 what soft drink is the second most consumed soda in US

Answer 11

Pepsi
Briefly surpassed by Diet Coke in 14

Question 12

Named al rookie of the year and MVP in 01

Answer 12

Ichiro
Mariners RF
Fort Japanese born position player to be signed by MLB team
3089 hits on top of hits in ni pon Japanese baseball league

Question 13

Highway they provided the main north south link through central Tennessee running through Nashville and continues to places like Birmingham Alabama and Louisville Kentucky

Answer 13

65
Northern and southern termini are in the central time zone but it xorsses into eastern time zone in parts of Kentucky and Indiana

Question 14

On November 23 1991 what singer confirmed he had AIDS and died thr next day

Answer 14

Freddie Mercury
45

Question 15

Who did duke best in 91 final four after losing to them in the previous year championship game

Answer 15

UNLV
Duke best Kansas to secure first title of 5?

Question 16

What muscular organ plays the biggest role in determining vocal track resonance

Answer 16

Tongue

Question 17

What US state has only 3 road border crossings with Mexico

Answer 17

New Mexico
All with state of chu Wawa
Shortest of the 4 that touch Mexico

Question 18

One economic reform of the new deal was the establishment of this agency which ensures depositors money in banks up to this amount

Answer 18

FDIC
Federal deposit insurance corporation
Many banks failed in the Great Depression and bank runs were common
Before if the bank failed and didn’t have your money you were out of luck

Question 19

Author Title of the historical novel and classic that takes place during the bourbon restoration centering on a man wrongfully imprisoned

Answer 19

Dumas do ma
The count of monte cristo

Question 20

Grammy nominated singer that got his big break on season 2 of AI with the nickname velvet teddy bear

Answer 20

Ruben studdard

Question 21

93 Mariah Carey hit ballad
And you cast your fears aside and you know you can survive

Answer 21

Hero

Question 22

Twin cities
Which one hosts a winter carnival featuring an ice sculpture and palace

Answer 22

St. Paul - carnival
Minneapolis

Question 23

Business entrepreneur and Star of shark tank with over 4 bil and called dopey by Donald trump during 16 presidental debates

Answer 23

Mark Cuban

Question 24

2019 Grammy nominated hip hop lil nas x song feature a blade runner inspired futuristic video featuring sky Jackson

Answer 24

Panini
Made me say I want those buttery buns
You know you can get that lettuce wrapped

Question 25

Sword bearing king that represents the master of knowledge
Given the name Alexander by French manufacturers in 15th century
In which suit

Answer 25

Clubs

Question 26

State capital home to the river walk stadium where the minor league team biscuits are based

Answer 26

Montgomery