Trivia questions (5 of 15)
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1. What characteristic is "Chicago style" pizza famously known for?
The origins of Chicago's famous deep dish pizza have been debated for decades. Pizzeria Uno claims to have invented the style in 1956, while others claim it dates to at least 1926.
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2. Which Great Lake borders the city of Chicago?
Chicago, Illinois, the third most populous city in the United States, is located on the shores of Lake Michigan.
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3. What "Queen of All Media" broadcast her eponymous talk show from Chicago for twenty-five years from 1986 to 2011?
Oprah Winfrey hosted her nationally syndicated talk show from Chicago from 1986 to 2011. It was the highest rated program of its kind in history.
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4. The name "Chicago" is loosely derived from a Native American word meaning _____________.
The name Chicago is derived from an indigenous Miami-Illinois word meaning "wild onion." The first reference to "Checagou" came in 1679.
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5. For how many years did the Chicago Cubs' infamous "Curse of the Billy Goat" prevent them from winning a World Series?
In 1945, after being asked to leave Wrigley Field during Game Four of the World Series because his pet goat was bothering fans, tavern owner William Sianis said, "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more." The Cubs did not appear in a World Series for another seventy-one years.
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