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Keeping Waco Wacky

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Introduction:
"For many years I lived in the city of Waco, Texas. Waco is not just known for the Branch Davidian disaster, but for a lot of other things as well. How well do you know Waco?"


1. What nationally famous soft drink was invented at Waco's Old Corner Drugstore by a pharmacist named Dr. Charles Alderton?
    Mr. Pibb
    Coca Cola
    Dr Pepper
    Barq's Root Beer


2. Another soft drink was also invented in Waco. Though not as popular as Dr. Pepper this drink is sold in 40 states, but is mostly popular in Texas and Louisville, Kentucky. Can you name it?
    Big Red
    RC Cola
    Dad's Root Beer
    Circle A Gingerale


3. Waco boasts a skyscraper. This building is important to the town and its people. During World War II the lights on this building were turned off at night; however, pilots flying into Waco requested the sign be turned back on because they couldn't find Waco without the lights from the ________________ building.
    ALICO
    The Clifton Robinson Tower
    First State Bank of Waco
    Old Main at Baylor University


4. Waco used to be home to more than one active airfield.
    True
    False


5. The second female to serve as Texas' governor hailed from Waco, and was a graduate of Baylor University. She delivered a memorable speech at the 1988 Democratic Convention, and was known for her sharp wit and devotion to liberal causes. Who was she?
    Carol Keaton McLellan Rylander Strayhorn
    Miram A. (Ma) Ferguson
    Ann Richards
    Susan Combs


6. A famous comedic actor was born and raised in Waco. He's a "Wild and crazy guy." Who is he?
    Martin Short
    Dan Akroyd
    Steve Martin
    Jim Belushi


7. At one time Waco advertised itself as the ________________ City.
    Texas Rangers
    Smartest
    Geyser
    Bluebonnet


8. One of the state's most devastating natural disasters occurred in Waco in 1953. What was it?
    Earthquake
    Flood
    Tornado
    Hurricane


9. Waco is of course known for being the home of Baylor University; however, another famous Texas institution of higher learning was once located there, but later moved. Do you know which one?
    Texas Christian University (TCU)
    Southern Methodist University
    Texas A&M University
    Texas A&I University (Now Texas A&M Kingsville)


10. At one time dancing was not allowed on the Baylor University campus; however, President Dr. Robert Sloan allowed it as one of his first official acts as president of the university. Can you tell me what year this dramatic change took place?
    1985
    1959
    1990
    1996


11. Though Waco will forever be associated with Baylor University the school did not get its start there. What Texas town was originally the home of Baylor University?
    Houston
    College Station
    Dallas
    Independence


12. Waco was once home to a major Air Force base. Can you name it?
    The James C. Connally Air Force Base
    Fort Fisher Air Force Base
    The Waco Airbase
    Fort Huaco


13. Military history in Waco runs deep. During World War I a training camp for infantrymen was located in the northern part of town. Do you know the name of this camp?
    Camp McArthur
    Camp Waco
    Camp Roosevelt
    Baylor Camp


14. What legendary African-American singer was born in Waco?
    Dooley Wilson
    Jules Bledsoe
    Diana Ross
    Louis Armstrong


15. Before they were nationally known felons, outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow lived in Waco. Clyde was jailed for a brief period of time for car theft and burglary. Bonnie, his 19 year old girlfriend, got him out of jail. What did she do?
    Begged the jailer to let him go
    Smuggled a gun into the jail
    Asked the judge for leniency
    Bribed the prosecutor


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