Americans Do the Darndest Things Part 2

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1. In Plano, Texas, there is a museum dedicated to some of the world's most hated "creepy crawlies". What is this place? The National Roach Motel Spiderama The Cockroach Hall of Fame The Museum of Centipede Paraphernalia

2. An annual event dedicated to a particular style of dance is held at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas. For an entire weekend, what is the dance celebrated? Polka Charleston Foxtrot The Hustle

3. A woman who has become an important historical figure in Central City, Colorado, for (among other things) her services during an epidemic, has a festival named for her. The third Saturday in June is a holiday in her honour. What is it called? Florence Sabin Day Marie Curie Day Madam Lou Bunch Day Baby Doe Tabor Day

4. At whose museum in Las Vegas can you see souped-up Baldwin pianos, sequinned costumes and over-the-top jewellery? Ru Paul Elvis Liberace Shirley Bassie

5. The 4th of July weekend in Lovington, New Mexico, sees an annual race in which only those under sixteen may enter their own competitor. What breed of critter takes part in the race? Lizards Goldfish Big, hairy spiders Roaches

6. Where in Florida could you watch alligator wrestling at Gatorland? Fort Lauderdale Daytona Beach Tampa Orlando

7. At the International U.F.O. Museum and Research Center, you can view footage of a dead alien. Where would you find it? NASA, Washington D.C. Area 51, Nevada Roswell, New Mexico Chicago, Illinois

8. The 4th of July weekend sure sees a lot of action. In the heat of Oatman, Arizona, a spectacular contest takes place at noon on the old Route 66. What are the locals doing? Pushing ice cubes along the tarmac with their noses Attempting the most creative jaywalking violation Frying eggs on the road Handstand-a-thon

9. The third Sundays in July and August see a beauty contest at the Ponderosa Sun Club. What is unusual about the contestants? They're all frogs They're all in drag They're all nude They're all dressed as famous people

10. Outside an establishment in Wright City, Missouri, you can see a sixteen-foot figure dressed in a jumpsuit. What is this hallowed place called? Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! The Liberace Hall of Kitsch The Elvis Diner and Walkabout Tour The Elvis is Alive Musem

11. The World Shovel Racing Championships, held in Angel Fire, New Mexico, sees competitors seated in waxed stock grain scoop shovels speeding down the mountain at speeds exceeding 70 mph. Events are in three separate categories: Production, Light Modified Class and Super Modified Class. True False

12. Harry Finley opened a (now sadly closed) establishment in Hyattsville, Maryland in 1994. He plans to reopen it as soon as possible. As far as he knows this will be the only permanent exhibition of its kind in the world - what is the subject of his museum? Questionable medical devices Formeldahyde-preserved body parts Male menopause Menstruation

13. Yet another dance craze takes place annually in Mesa, Arizona. This is a Native American event, but all are welcome. You will need to bring along a prop, though - what is it? A limbo bar A tutu A funny hat A hula hoop

14. Downtown Austin in Texas hosts the "Pun-Off Word Championships" every year in May. In which famous punster's honor is this corny event held? Groucho Marx O. Henry Alexander Woollcott Mark Twain

15. Did she or didn't she? A famous house, located at 92 Second Ave, Fall River, MA, is now a museum. Its infamous inhabitant was acquitted, but remains one of the best-known "murderers" to date. Who is this person? Answer: (Both names or just last name)