Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #19

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #19:

What is the tallest man-made monument in America?

Hint: You can't sit on it and rotate.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #20" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #18:

The oldest mountains in America are the Appalachians. The Appalachian Mountains stretch along the East Coast in a southwesterly direction from Canada to Alabama. Many geologists estimate that the birth of this mountain chain took place nearly half a billion years ago, when tectonic plates collided.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #18 || Stamp #17
Stamp #16 || Stamp #15 || Stamp #14 || Stamp #13 || Stamp #12
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1
*

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #18

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #18:

What are the oldest mountains in America?

Hint: It isn't Dolly Parton's chest.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #19" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #17:

The largest flower in America is the American Lotus. Solitary and fragrant, the American lotus flower may reach 10" in diameter; its single round leaf can reach more than 2' in diameter. The lotus grows in ponds, lakes, and streams, and was a source of food for American Indians.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #17
Stamp #16 || Stamp #15 || Stamp #14 || Stamp #13 || Stamp #12
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1
*

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #17

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #17:

What is the largest flower in America?

Hint: It isn't in Judy Tenuta's hair.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #18" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #16:

The largest lake in America is Lake Superior. The largest of the five Great Lakes, Superior shares waters with Canada and covers a surface area of about 31,700 square miles. Lake Superior is approximately 350 miles long; its maximum depth is 1,333 feet.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #16 || Stamp #15 || Stamp #14 || Stamp #13 || Stamp #12
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #16

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #16:

What is the largest lake in America?

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #17" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #15:

The fastest land animals in America are Pronghorn Antelopes. The pronghorn can reach speeds around 60 mph and can maintain a pace of 45 mph for several minutes. The only faster land animal is the cheetah, reaching speeds of 70 mph for short distances.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #15 || Stamp #14 || Stamp #13 || Stamp #12
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #15

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #15:

What are the fastest land animals in America?

Hint: It isn't Donald Trump chasing a dollar.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #16" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #14:

The oldest trees in America are Bristlecone Pines. The oldest bristlecone pines, so named for the long hooked spines on the scales of their cones, are more than 4,500 years old. Twisted and gnarled by the elements, they grow in rocky, arid regions of six western states.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #14 || Stamp #13 || Stamp #12
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #14

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #14:

What are the oldest trees in America?

Hint: They don't have yellow ribbons tied around them.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #15" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #13:

The tallest waterfall in America is the Yosemite Falls. Yosemite Falls, in Yosemite National park in California, is actually in three sections with a total drop of 2,425 feet. An upper waterfall (1,430 feet) and a lower one (320 feet) are separated by small plunges and rapids (675 feet).

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #13 || Stamp #12
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #13

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #13:

Where is the tallest waterfall in America?

Hint: It's not when Geena Davis' water broke.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #14" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #12:

The largest desert in America is the Great Basin. The Great Basin covers an area of roughly 190,000 square miles, mostly in Nevada. This desert region is actually a series of basins, sprinkled with sagebrush, and mountain ranges. Increased precipitation at higher elevations supports numerous plant and animal species.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #12
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #12

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #12:

Where is the largest desert in America?

Hint: It's not the gap between Rush Limbaugh's ears.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #13" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #11:

The longest bridge span in America is the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island, is named after Giovanni da Verrazano, a European explorer who sailed into the area in 1524. Two towers, each 693 tall, stand 4,260 feet apart; the bridge's total length is 13,700 feet.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #11 || Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #11

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #11:

Where is the longest span in America?

Hint: It's not the gap between Madonna's front teeth.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #12" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #10:

The longest reef in America is off the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys, a chain of islands approximately 220 miles long, curve south and west of mainland Florida. Stretching along beside them, about six miles seaward, is a long barrier reef. Coral reefs are actually colonies of tiny animals called coral polyps.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #10 || Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #10

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #10:

Where is the longest reef in America?

Hint: The reef, er, is in American not Jamaica man.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #11" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #9:

The largest land mammal in America is the American Bison. American bison typically reach 7 to 11 feet in length and weigh 900 to 2,200 pounds. They feed primarily on grasses and can run nearly 30 miles an hour. Full-grown bulls stand 6 feet or more at the shoulder.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #9 || Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #9

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #9:

What is the largest land mammal in America?

Hint: It isn't Kirstie Alley.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #10" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #8:

The deepest lake is Crater Lake. At its deepest, the bottom of Crater Lake, in Oregon, is 1,943 feet below the water's surface; the lake's maximum width is six miles. This beautiful body of water, known for its intense blue color, formed after the collapse of an ancient volcano.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #8 || Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #8

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #8:

Where is the deepest lake in America?

Hint: It's name isn't Ricki.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #9" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #7:

The largest cliff dwelling is the Cliff Palace. The multistory pueblo know today as Cliff Palace, in Colorado, was a large complex containing many rooms. This mysterious archaeological wonder, built centuries ago in the shelter of a canyon wall, was constructed primarily of sandstone, mortar, and wooden beams.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #7
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #7

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER.

New Question on Stamp #7:

Where is the largest cliff dwelling in America?

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #8" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #6:

The largest estuary is the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay cuts across Maryland and Virginia; it is almost 200 miles long and from 3 to roughly 30 miles wide. The surrounding area encompasses a range of environments, allowing a diverse assortment of plants and animals to flourish.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

Previous posts:
Stamp #6 || Stamp #5 || Stamp #4 || Stamp #3 || Stamp #2 || Stamp #1

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #6

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER. Enter "Wonders" and click on "SEARCH THIS BLOG" at the top of this page to find previous posts.

New Question on Stamp #6:

Where is the largest estuary in America?

Hint: It has nothing to do with the tidy bowl man.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #7" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #5:

The tallest sand dunes are the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado. They rise more than 750' above the floor of the San Luis Valley at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Strong winds blow over the mountains toward the northeast, moving sand and constantly reshaping the dunes.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

For this game, I'll ask the question and in the next post of this series, give the answer and whatever other info that's on the back of the stamp.

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #5

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER. Enter "Wonders" and click on "SEARCH THIS BLOG" at the top of this page to find previous posts.

New Question on Stamp #5:

Where are the tallest sand dunes in America?

Hint: It has nothing to do with Days of Our Lives.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #6" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #4:

The largest glacier is the Bering Glacier near Cordova, Alaska. It is about 126 miles long and about 30 miles wide near its terminus. The glacier changes size with fluctuations in the weather and "calves" iceburgs into Vitus Lake.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

For this game, I'll ask the question and in the next post of this series, give the answer and whatever other info that's on the back of the stamp.

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #4

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER. Enter "Wonders" and click on "SEARCH THIS BLOG" at the top of this page to find previous posts.

New Question on Stamp #4:

What is the largest glacier in America?

Hint: It isn't a Big Gulp Slurpee at 7-11.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #5" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #3:

The tallest type of cactus is the Saguaro. The saguaro cactus, symbol of the American Southwest, can grow taller than a five-story building! One record-breaking specimen in Arizona reached a height of nearly 60 feet. A saguaro grows slowly; a ten-year-old plant may be less than six inches high.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

For this game, I'll ask the question and in the next post of this series, give the answer and whatever other info that's on the back of the stamp.
*

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #3

SPOILER ALERT — READ TRIVIA POSTS IN ASCENDING ORDER. Enter "Wonders" and click on "SEARCH THIS BLOG" at the top of this page to find previous posts.

New Question on Stamp #3:

What is the tallest type of cactus in America?

Hint: It has nothing to do with Shaquille O'Neal.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #4" in the title.

Answer to Previous Question on Stamp #2:

The highest sea cliffs are on Moloka'i. The sea cliffs near Umilehi Point along the northeastern coast of Moloka'i, one of eight major islands in the state of Hawai'i, are the highest in the world. They drop nearly 3,300' at an average slope of 58º.

---

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

For this game, I'll ask the question and in the next post of this series, give the answer and whatever other info that's on the back of the stamp.
*

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #2

** SPOILER ALERT — Trivia posts should be read in ascending order from #1 up. **

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

For this game, I'll ask the question and in the next post of this series, give the answer and whatever other info that's on the back of the stamp.

Answer to Stamp #1:

The largest reptile is the American Alligator. Most adult male alligators are about 11' long and weigh 450-600 lbs. The largest gator on record measured more than 19' in length. Alligators are found in swamps, marshes, rivers, and lakes from Texas to the Carolinas.

Question on Stamp #2:

What are the Highest Sea Cliffs?

Hint: It isn't the slope behind Cheech and Chong's house in East L.A.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #3" in the title.
*

Wonders of America Trivia Stamp #1

On May 27, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service released the Wonders of America stamp collection. There are 40 stamps that feature natural and man-made wonders of the United States. The front of each stamp illustrates the superlative nature of a particular place or thing and the name or location of the featured wonder. Text on the back of each stamp provides relevant statistics and other interesting information.

For this game, I'll ask the question and in the next post of this series, give the answer and whatever other info that's on the back of the stamp. I'll do these as I use the stamps, which isn't very often, so be patient. I'll do the first two now so we all see how this will go. There will be a gap between future posts so the answer won't be spoiled.

Question on Stamp #1:

What is the largest reptile living in the United States?

Hint: It isn't Donald Trump.

Answer will appear in post with "Stamp #2" in the title.
*