Indiana - Land of the Indians [2] Quiz

Answer: Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn

ConAgra (headquartered in Nebraska) acquired the Redenbacher Popcorn brand in 1983. Bar Keepers Friend is a cleanser for brass. It has been made in Indianapolis since 1882. Clabber Girl is one of the oldest companies in Indiana and is owned by the Hulman family, the folks that also own the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Indiana is known for growing some of the best tomatoes you'll ever want to eat. The Red Gold Company took advantage of that fact and has been producing tomato products since 1942.

Answer: Bobby Knight

Although some of Coach Knight's antics and his great coaching skills have put Indiana in the news often, Bobby was born in Ohio. He coached the Indiana University basketball team from 1971 to 2000. Jane Pauley was born in Indianapolis and attended I.U.

She made a name for herself on 'The Today Show' and as an anchor woman. Larry Bird was born in West Baden, IN. He was an all-star in the NBA and the President of Operations for the Indiana Pacers (National Basketball Association team). Orville Redenbacher was born in Valparaiso, IN. in 1907.

He grew up on his family's farm and sold popcorn from a roadside stand. He spent much of his life developing corn that would produce the best popcorn.

Answer: David Wolf

Dr. Wolf was born in Indianapolis. He got a degree in engineering from Purdue University and then a doctorate of medicine from Indiana University. He has logged many days in space and a few spacewalks too. Colonel Zamka's father resides in Indianapolis.

Answer: Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark)

'Eight Men Out' (1988) starred John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, and Clifton James. It was filmed at the minor league baseball stadium in Indianapolis. 'Breaking Away' (1979) was about a bike race and was filmed in Bloomington, where Indiana University holds an annual bike race. 'A League of Their Own' (1992) starred Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Madonna. It was filmed in Evansville.

Answer: It was dedicated June 1, 1864, a month after the first burial

A place was needed for all the Indiana soldiers killed during the Civil War. Crown Hill was dedicated June 1, 1864 and the first burial took place on June 2nd.
Some of the famous grave sites are: James Whitcomb Riley-poet; John Dillinger-bank robber; Howard Garns-inventor of Sudoku; sixteen Civil War Generals; Benjamin Harrison-President of United States' three vice presidents; fourteen senators; fourteen mayors; and eleven Indiana governors and one from Kentucky.

Answer: Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard was born in the northern neighboring state of Michigan. Virgil Ivan (Gus) Grissom was born in Mitchell, IN in 1926. He was one of the original Mercury astronauts. He was the second American to fly into space. He was killed during a training exercise involving Apollo 1. James Byron Dean was born in Marion, IN in 1931. He made three movies and was on his way to becoming a huge movie star when he had an auto accident and died in 1955. Robert Indiana was born in New Castle, IN in 1928 and moved to Indianapolis. He is a pop artist. One of his best known art forms is gigantic cubes in the shape of letters stacked on top of each other, like this:

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Answer: Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle was born in the southern border state in Paintsville, Kentucky. Michael Jackson and the Jackson kids were all born in Gary, IN. Michael's father was a steel mill worker. John Mellencamp (Johnny Cougar) was born in the small town of Seymour, IN in 1951. Many of the songs he writes are about small town life. Hoagland (Hoagy) Howard Carmichael was born in Bloomington, IN in 1899. He was a composer, pianist, actor, bandleader, and singer. He was best known for writing 'Heart and Soul', 'Stardust', and 'Georgia On My Mind'.

Answer: Jim Davis - Garfield

James Robert Davis was born in Marion, IN in 1945. He was raised on a farm in Indiana with his brother Dave and 25 cats. He attended Ball State University. 'Garfield' is from Muncie and is named after Jim's grandfather. 'Garfield' has been in publication since 1978. Jim has continued to live in Indiana throughout his adult life.

Answer: It won an Emmy

The show premiered on January 10, 2007 and was pulled from the CBS lineup on January 26, 2007. VH1 bought the rights and episodes but hasn't aired them all. The show starred Erik Estrada of 'CHiPS' fame; LaToya Jackson of the singing Jacksons (Michael, Janet, etc.); Jack Osbourne, son of Ozzy and Sharon; Jason Acuna, known as Wee Man in the 'Jackass' series on MTV; and Trish Stratus, a professional wrestler. They were sworn in as reserve officers and rode with regular Muncie police on patrol. It apparently never caught on. Can you imagine?

Answer: limestone quarried from southern Indiana

Indiana is well known for its fine Salem limestone (locals call it Indiana or Bedford [after Bedford, IN] limestone). Central Indiana has limestone quarries all over. The native Indians introduced limestone to settlers, along with methods of removing it from the earth.