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1. A home's red door has many meanings in different cultures. It is a symbol of good luck for the Chinese, a way to ward off evil sprits in Ireland and the American "Underground Railroad" used it a sign of a safe house. What is the meaning of a red door in the Southern states?

Answer: Welcome

The origin of the American South's red door stems from colonial days when a traveler on a horse and buggy would know that as night approached, he or she could look for a red door, which was a sign that that house had an extra bed. Often the home's owner would let the traveler stay free of charge.

contributed by player fantasybelle

2. As a visitor drives into New York City he or she will be greeted by a welcome sign as they enter each borough. However there are also signs posted when they leave. What is the motto posted when you leave Brooklyn?

Answer: Fuhgeddaboutit

As you cross several bridges and tunnels leaving Brooklyn, a sign reading "Fuhgeddaboutit" will strike you as an odd thing to say. But in Brooklynese, that means you're crazy for leaving. Brooklyn is so great, fuhgeddaboutit, there's no other word to describe it. The best pizza - fuhgeddaboutit, the best bagels - fuhgeddaboutit, the best egg creams - fuhgeddaboutit. See what I mean?

Submitted by Readesmom

3. Over 2 million tourists ride the Staten Island Ferry every year. What tourist attraction did the New York City Council approve to be built on the promenade next to the ferry?

Answer: A Ferris wheel larger than the London Eye

At 600 feet,it would be larger than either the 541 foot Singapore wheel or the 443 foot London Eye. A full rotation of the wheel would take nearly an hour and a half. With over two million tourists visiting Staten Island via ferry every year, the wheel will be the first thing visitors see as the boats dock.

Submitted by Readesmom

4. The Church of the Presidents on the Jersey Shore is an Episcopal Church that has been visited by seven presidents. Which one did not worship here? Hint: the only President from Pennsylvania.

Answer: James Buchanan

The church is no longer operational, but still stands as a museum. Long Branch, formerly named Elberon, is where it is located. Elberon was often the location of presidential vacations. After he was shot, President Garfield was brought here in the hope that the fresh air would be beneficial for him. It didn't work, and Garfield died two weeks later.

contributed by Joepetz

5. What Pennsylvania resort also served as the summer White House of the President of the United States - James Buchanan?

Answer: The Bedford Springs Hotel near Bedford PA.

Now known as the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, the hotel's eight rich mineral springs are prized for their medicinal value.

contributed by player asawdust

6. In which mid-Atlantic state, whose largest city is located on two rivers, is the oldest operating rowing club in the United States?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the oldest operating rowing club in the United States is the Bachelor's Barge Club, which is a part of Philadelphia's Boat House Row. The Bachelor's Barge boathouse was started in the early 1800s by a group of firefighters who were stationed by the Schuylkill River.

The twelve boathouses that compromise Boathouse Row are outlined by lights of different colors depending on the season of the year or a particular holiday. The Bachelors Barge as a part of Boathouse Row is a tourist attraction best seen at night.

At one end of this "Row",it is framed by the Philadelphia Art Museum. To drive along Kelly Drive which follows the Schuylkill River and enter Philadelphia by scenic Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art is a lovely approach to the "Quaker City." As a native Philadelphian, I love taking this route into the city. (Irishrosy)

7. The Jersey Shore House, the home of the cast of the MTV reality show of the same name, can be found in which New Jersey beach getaway?

Answer: Seaside Heights

Since "Jersey Shore" was cancelled, the house can now be rented out by anyone. The price varies depending on the season.

Contributed by joepetz.

8. Which U.S. state contains the tallest mountain in the northeast and the most prominent (vertical distance from its lowest topographical contour) east of the Mississippi?

Answer: New Hampshire

Mount Washington is 6,288 feet (1,917 m) tall. It is part of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains on the eastern side of New Hampshire. The peak is a state park, but the surrounding area, including most of the rest of the mountain, is a National Forest. Mount Washington is known for its extreme climate: until 2010, it held the record for the highest wind speed ever recorded on earth (231 mph/372 kmh in 1934) and with wind chill factor, the temperature has been known to plummet to -102 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius).

Submitted by lingophilia

9. The Florida Keys, a 120-mile chain of over 1700 islands to the south of Florida, includes all of the following except which?

Answer: Marco Island

Marco Island is located in Florida in Collier County to the north of Key West. It is part of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands chain.

The Florida Keys are connected to the mainland by a series of bridges, the most famous of which is Seven Mile Bridge, which was used as the site for filming "True Lies" and "2 Fast 2 Furious". In 2008 the bridge was closed.

contributed by Professor101.

10. From the Virgina/North Carolina state line to the South Carolina/Georgia border, traveling by motor vehicle on Interstate 95, one will view many colorful billboards. One that stands out is a sign that states "Pedro's weather report - Chili today, Hot Tamale!" Where is Pedro, the iconic trademark character on the sign, welcoming us?

Answer: South of the Border

A 97-foot tall "Pedro" welcomes you to our favorite reststop in Hamer, South Carolina. A mini city within its area, there are motel rooms, a full service campground for 100 guests, and dining at 6 different restaurants. Included is a shopping experience that will create a memory for your lifetime and fun filled attractions for kids and adults alike.

contributed by player asawdust

Source: Author Joepetz

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