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1. Born in 1931, NASCAR legend Junior Johnson of Wilkes County honed his driving skills hauling what type of beverage on back roads?

Moonshine

Buttermilk

Persimmon beer

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.

Explanation

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.

2. 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?

Concord

Scuppernong

Merlot

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.

Explanation

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.

3. Who was the first U.S. president to try Cheerwine when he visited Salisbury for the 200th anniversary of Rowan County in 1953?

Harry Truman

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Dwight Eisenhower

Dwight Eisenhower was the first U.S. president to try Cheerwine when he visited Salisbury for the 200th anniversary of Rowan County in 1953.

Explanation

Dwight Eisenhower was the first U.S. president to try Cheerwine when he visited Salisbury for the 200th anniversary of Rowan County in 1953.

4. Our official state beverage is milk. About how many gallons did N.C. cows produce in 2012?

50 million

75 million

112 million

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.

Explanation

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.

5. North Carolina's first beer brewery, founded in 1774 by unmarried Moravian men in what was then Salem, went by what name?

Moravian Mash Haus

Bachelors' Brew House

Single Brothers' Brewery

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.

Explanation

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.

6. 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?

Yaupon

Live oak

Juniper

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.

Explanation

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.

7. The land where Sidney Weller established our state's first commercial winery in 1835 is now occupied by what state park in Halifax County?

Morrow Mountain State Park

Medoc Mountain State Park

Crowders Mountain State Park

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.

Explanation

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.

8. Founded in 1871, Midas Spring Water claims to be the oldest manufacturer in Mecklenburg County. Midas is on Beatties Ford Road near what town?

Matthews

Pineville

Huntersville

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.

Explanation

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.

9. Marvin Sutton, one of our state's most famous moonshiners, went by what nickname?

Cracker Jack

Popcorn

Peanut

Marvin Sutton, a renowned moonshiner, was famously known by the nickname "Popcorn".

Explanation

Marvin Sutton, a renowned moonshiner, was famously known by the nickname "Popcorn".

10. Pepsi-Cola was invented by New Bern pharmacist Caleb Bradham in 1893. What name did this popular soft drink first go by?

Brad's Drink

Caleb's Cola

New Bern Fizz

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.

Explanation

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.