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Answer: International Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport was originally opened in 1928 as Newark Metropolitan Airport, becoming an international airport in 2002. The airport was renamed Newark Liberty International Airport to honour the victims of United Airlines Flight 93, a domestic flight hijacked by four al-Qaeda terrorists on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. UA Flight 93 had departed from Newark. The airport's new name also pays tribute to the nearby Statue of Liberty.

A pioneer in aviation, the USA's first paved runway and air traffic control tower were located here, introduced in the 1930s. As with many airports, it was repurposed by the military during World War II, leading to many significant infrastructure upgrades, enabling its post-war development. It is also notable for being the first major commercial airport in the United States, and the first to service the New York metropolitan area.

Answer: International Airports

Located in Chicago, O'Hare International Airport opened in 1944 as Orchard Field Airport. It is one of the world's busiest airports, with approximately 776,036 aircraft movements each year. The airport was utilised as a military base during World War II.

After the end of the war, it was converted into a commercial airport named Chicago Air Park. In 1949, it was again renamed as Chicago-O'Hare International Airport after to honour Edward "Butch" O'Hare, a Chicago native who sacrificed his life for his country in World War II.

Answer: International Airports

Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia. Opened in 1962 it was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy. It is 42 km (26 mi) west of downtown Washington, D.C., and was named in honour of John Foster Dulles, a former U.S. Secretary of State recognised for his role in Cold War diplomacy.

The airport was designed by distinguished architect Eero Saarinen as a gateway to the nation's capital, and was the first U.S. airport built specifically for jet aircraft. Some of its innovative features include mobile lounges to transport passengers directly to planes, and a modular design that would accommodate future expansions.

The site itself was selected by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958, and construction began shortly after. Dulles serves as a major hub for United Airlines and spans over 526 ha (13,000 acres). In 2024, the airport handled approximately 263,000 aircraft operations and welcomed over 27 million passengers.

Answer: International Airports

Originally called Idlewild Airport when it opened in 1948, the name Idelwild was a placeholder while the city wrangled over what to call the airport built to relieve congestion at neighbouring LaGuardia. Following the assassination of the 35th president, President John F. Kennedy, in 1963 the airport was renamed the John F. Kennedy International Airport in his honour. JFK, as it is known, is the busiest international gateway in North America.

Answer: International Airports

Formerly known as Honolulu International Airport, the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is the largest and busiest in Hawaii. It serves as a major gateway between the U.S. mainland and the Asia-Pacific region. While it was originally opened in 1927 as John Rodgers Airport, it was renamed in 2017 to honour Senator Daniel K. Inouye. Inouye, a Medal of Honour recipient, was a Honolulu native, as well as World War II hero, and the first Japanese-American to serve in both the U.S. House and Senate.

The airport spans a massive 1700 ha (4,200 acres) with six runways, including the world's first major off-shore runway built on a coral reef. There is a permanent exhibit at the airport commemorating Inouye's legacy.

Answer: Mountains named after a person

Mount Rushmore was named after Charles E. Rushmore, a New York lawyer who visited the Black Hills in 1884 to secure mining rights. Amusingly, it is said that during his visit, locals jokingly named the prominent granite peak after him, and the name stuck.

Its height is 1,745 m (5,725 ft) above sea level; it is located in the Black Hills, near Keystone, South Dakota, and is rich in biodiversity. The mountain's forested slopes host ponderosa pine, quaking aspen, and wildflowers, while local wildlife includes mountain goats, mule deer, and various bird species like the American dipper and peregrine falcon.

Answer: Mountains named after a person

Mount McKinley is also known by indigenous names such as "Denali" (Koyukon Athabaskan for "The High One") but was renamed "Mount McKinley" in 1896 by a gold prospector, in honour of President William McKinley. Although the federal name reverted to Denali in 2015, some people still use McKinley.

It is 6,190 m (20,310 ft) high, and is located in south-central Alaska, within Denali National Park and Preserve. The mountain's vast ecosystem includes taiga forests (usually made up of coniferous trees) at lower elevations and alpine tundra higher up. Wildlife includes grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, and golden eagles.

Answer: Mountains named after a person

Explorer Zebulon Pike, who first documented the mountain in 1806, had his name given to the mountain after Pike's Peak became a popular destination during the Gold Rush era. It was also known as "Tavakiev" or "Sun Mountain" by the Ute people of the area. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names confirmed "Pike's Peak" as the mountain's name in 1890, even though, sadly, Pike never reached its summit.

Located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, El Paso County in Colorado, and sitting 4,302 m (14,115 ft) above sea level, its slopes feature montane forests of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, which transition to alpine tundra. Fauna includes bighorn sheep, marmots, and mountain bluebirds.

Answer: Mountains named after a person

Native Americans called this mountian "Tumanguya," which means "old man" or "guardian spirit". It is the highest peak in the contiguous U.S. at 4,418 m (14,494 ft) high. It is located near Sequoia National Park in the Sierra Nevada range in eastern California.

Mount Whitney was named in 1864 after Josiah Whitney, the chief of the California Geological Survey. It spans diverse ecological zones, with lower elevations supporting Jeffrey and lodgepole pines, while alpine zones host hardy plants like sky pilot (Polemonium eximium) and alpine gold (Hulsea algida). Wildlife includes mule deer, black bears, pikas, marmots, while Clark's nutcracker and the gray-crowned rosy finch are among the many species that populate the area.

Answer: Mountains named after a person

Mount Silverheels was named in honour of a compassionate dance hall girl known as "Silverheels," who cared for miners during a smallpox outbreak in the 1860s near Buckskin Joe, Colorado.

At 4,215 m (13,829 ft), Mount Silverheels is located in Colorado's Front Range in Park County. Due to its height, it supports typical montane and alpine ecosystems, and boasts such varied flora as the lodgepole pine, blue spruce, alpine forget-me-nots, and moss campion. Elk, mountain lions, marmots, and birds like golden eagles and mountain bluebirds are just some of its fauna.

Answer: State capitals named after people

With a 2025 population of approximately 961,855, Texas's capital, Austin, was named for Stephen F. Austin, known as the Father of Texas, in 1839. Stephen F. Austin played a key role in the state's early colonisation and was instrumental in gaining Texas's independence from Mexico.

Austin is known for its live music scene, great food, and cultural diversity. The Texas State Capitol is a stunning pink granite building, and Barton Springs and the LBJ Library are also worth visiting.

Answer: State capitals named after people

On February 20, 1812, Columbus was named capital of Ohio after Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer credited with opening the Americas to European colonisation. In 2025 it has grown to support a population of around 933,000. It is home to Ohio State University and the interactive science museum, COSI (the Centre for Science and Industry).

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are definitely worthy tourist sites, as is the Columbus Park of Roses. Ohio Stadium, affectionately known as "The Horseshoe" is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Answer: State capitals named after people

Trenton, New Jersey was named in 1719 for William Trent, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant who purchased much of the surrounding land in the early 18th century, and laid out the town. As of 2025, the population of Trenton was about 89,000. Located on the banks of the Delaware River, it is rich in Revolutionary War history, and is the capital of New Jersey.

Dating back to the French and Indian War, a key tourist attraction is the Old Barracks Museum. Found within one of Trenton's largest parks, Cadwalader Park, is the historic Ellarslie Mansion, built in 1848, which houses the Trenton City Museum. Cadwalader Park, over 40 ha (100 acres) in size, was designed by the same person who designed New York's Central Park, and contains picnic areas, a golf course and tennis courts, a playground and a diverse range of flora and fauna.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota was named after the Paul the Apostle; Father Lucien Galtier, who arrived at Fort Snelling in the Minnesota Territory in 1840 and established the first Christian ministry in the area, dedicated a chapel to Saint Paul in 1841 and requested the settlement bear his name.

Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and has a population of roughly 300,000 (2025). It is known for its historic architecture, such as the city's largest house, a 3391 sq m (36,500 sq ft) Victorian mansion built for railroad titan James J. Hill, and cultural institutions like the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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Juneau, Alaska capital, was named in 1881 for Joseph Juneau, a gold prospector who co-discovered gold in the area in 1880 around which a settlement was built.

Juneau has a population of about 31,572 in 2025, and due to its rugged terrain is accessible only by boat or plane. Mendenhall Glacier, art of the vast Juneau Icefield, is a major tourist attraction. Joshua Morrow (born 1974), an actor known for starring in daytime drama, "The Young and the Restless", is a native of Juneau. An historic commercial building in downtown area of Juneau is the Alaska Steam Laundry, a late-Victorian turreted wood-frame structure, with a conical roof.

Answer: Food named after people

Reverend Sylvester Graham, a Presbyterian minister, was an early proponent of vegetarianism and whole grains. Invented in the 1830s, the Graham cracker used graham flour, a coarsely ground whole wheat flour. Rev. Graham promoted eating these crackers as part of a bland diet which was supposed to curb physical excesses (including stopping alcoholism) and promote moral purity.

They were originally produced by the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco).

Answer: Food named after people

The Caesar salad was created in 1924 by Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico, who gave it its name. Cardini, who lived in the U.S., catered to Americans who were seeking to escape prohibition with his restaurant in Mexico. There was a shortage of ingredients so Cardini improvised a salad using things he had on hand; romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a tangy dressing made with coddled egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. It is said that Alex Cardini, Caesar's brother, added the anchovies and dijon mustard to the dressing of the original recipe, to create what is known today.

In 1953, the International Society of Epicures (located in Paris) proclaimed the recipe as 'the greatest to originate in the Americas in 50 years'.

Answer: Food named after people

The dish known as Oysters Rockefeller is named after a member of the venerable American Rockefeller family, with a green sauce made up of spinach, parsley, green onions, and shallots. It was created at Antoine's, a New Orleans restaurant in 1889. Using the plentiful supply of oysters in the area, Jules Alciatore, son of the owner, set out to created a 'rich' dish, and dedicated it to John D. Rockefeller, the founder of the Standard Oil Company.

The oysters are coated in the sauce, covered in breadcrumbs and lightly grilled to produce this iconic dish.

Answer: Food named after people

Developed in the late 19th century by American physician Dr. James Henry Salisbury, the original recipe was made of ground lean beef formed into patties, and served with gravy. Salisbury advocated a meat-centered, high-protein diet to treat digestive disorders. In fact, he suggested it should be eaten for each of three meals a day, and that excessive consumption of vegetables and starchy foods was detrimental to health. Despite this, the dish became a popular dinner meal in American households for its simplicity and nutritional value.

Answer: Food named after people

The Reuben is a classic American sandwich made with rye bread topped with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing, then grilled. The most widely accepted story of its origins credits Arnold Reuben, a New York City delicatessen owner in the 1910s with its creation. Another anecdote says Reuben Kulakofsky, a grocer from Omaha, Nebraska, requested the sandwich during poker games in the 1920s. Either way, this famous sandwich is served across the world. Yum!