Cheers To Our Beverages
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Born in 1931, NASCAR legend Junior Johnson of Wilkes County honed his driving skills hauling what type of beverage on back roads?
- A.
Moonshine
- B.
Buttermilk
- C.
Persimmon beer
Correct Answer
A. MoonshineExplanation
Junior Johnson, a NASCAR legend from Wilkes County, honed his driving skills by hauling moonshine on back roads. Moonshine refers to illegally distilled homemade alcohol, typically made in rural areas. During the Prohibition era, moonshine production and distribution were widespread, and Johnson's involvement in this activity allowed him to develop his driving abilities, which later translated into success on the racetrack.Rate this question:
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- 2.
North Carolina’s first beer brewery, founded in 1774 by unmarried Moravian men in what was then Salem, went by what name?
- A.
Moravian Mash Haus
- B.
Bachelors' Brew House
- C.
Single Brothers' Brewery
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C. Single Brothers' BreweryExplanation
The correct answer is Single Brothers' Brewery. This brewery was founded in 1774 by unmarried Moravian men in Salem, North Carolina. The name "Single Brothers' Brewery" reflects the fact that it was established by single men.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The land where Sidney Weller established our state’s first commercial winery in 1835 is now occupied by what state park in Halifax County?
- A.
Morrow Mountain State Park
- B.
Medoc Mountain State Park
- C.
Crowders Mountain State Park
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B. Medoc Mountain State ParkExplanation
Sidney Weller established our state's first commercial winery in 1835, and the land where it was located is now occupied by Medoc Mountain State Park in Halifax County.Rate this question:
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Marvin Sutton, one of our state’s most famous moonshiners, went by what nickname?
- A.
Cracker Jack
- B.
Popcorn
- C.
Peanut
Correct Answer
B. PopcornExplanation
Marvin Sutton, a renowned moonshiner, was famously known by the nickname "Popcorn".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Before there was iced tea, Native Americans and early settlers drank a type of tea made from the leaves of what shrub found on our coast?
- A.
Yaupon
- B.
Live oak
- C.
Juniper
Correct Answer
A. YauponExplanation
Yaupon is the correct answer because before iced tea was introduced, Native Americans and early settlers used to drink a type of tea made from the leaves of the Yaupon shrub, which is found on our coast.Rate this question:
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- 6.
North Carolina’s official state fruit is what variety of grape whose “Mother Vine” is more than 400 years old and grows on Roanoke Island?
- A.
Concord
- B.
Scuppernong
- C.
Merlot
Correct Answer
B. ScuppernongExplanation
The correct answer is Scuppernong. North Carolina's official state fruit is the Scuppernong grape. The "Mother Vine" of the Scuppernong grape is over 400 years old and grows on Roanoke Island.Rate this question:
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Who was the first U.S. president to try Cheerwine when he visited Salisbury for the 200th anniversary of Rowan County in 1953?
- A.
Harry Truman
- B.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- C.
Dwight Eisenhower
Correct Answer
C. Dwight EisenhowerExplanation
Dwight Eisenhower was the first U.S. president to try Cheerwine when he visited Salisbury for the 200th anniversary of Rowan County in 1953.Rate this question:
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Pepsi-Cola was invented by New Bern pharmacist Caleb Bradham in 1893. What name did this popular soft drink first go by?
- A.
Brad's Drink
- B.
Caleb's Cola
- C.
New Bern Fizz
Correct Answer
A. Brad's DrinkExplanation
The popular soft drink, Pepsi-Cola, was initially known as "Brad's Drink" before it was rebranded. It was invented by Caleb Bradham, a pharmacist from New Bern in 1893.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Founded in 1871, Midas Spring Water claims to be the oldest manufacturer in Mecklenburg County. Midas is on Beatties Ford Road near what town?
- A.
Matthews
- B.
Pineville
- C.
Huntersville
Correct Answer
C. HuntersvilleExplanation
Midas Spring Water, founded in 1871, claims to be the oldest manufacturer in Mecklenburg County. The question asks for the town near which Midas is located on Beatties Ford Road. The correct answer is Huntersville.Rate this question:
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Our official state beverage is milk. About how many gallons did N.C. cows produce in 2012?
- A.
50 million
- B.
75 million
- C.
112 million
Correct Answer
C. 112 millionExplanation
In 2012, North Carolina cows produced 112 million gallons of milk, making it the official state beverage. This indicates that the dairy industry in North Carolina was thriving and productive during that year.Rate this question:
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