Hanover, Pennsylvania by Erica

Champion(s):

CoenM
And, it's moist!


Runner(s)-Up:

VaccaD
Is it solipsistic in here, or is it just me?


Quiz Description

I live in Hanover, Pennsylvania! Why don't you take this quiz, learn a little bit about this charming town, and schedule a vacation here!

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Questions:

Hanover, PA is named for Hannover, Germany. The author of "The Origins of Totalitarianism" was born in Hannover. Who is she?

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Hannah Arendt

Settlers from both Maryland and Pennsylvania called early Hanover home, leading to several land disputes. Does Hanover currently sit above or below the Mason-Dixon line?

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Above

One of the most beloved local industries is pretzel making. What is the largest pretzel manufacturer in Hanover? (My favorite product is Hot Buffalo Nuggets)

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Snyder's of Hanover

We're not called the Snack Food Capitol of the World for nothing! Utz Potato Chips also calls Hanover home. My keen eyes have spotted a variety of Utz chips being eaten on what critically-acclaimed HBO series, based in a metropolis a mere hour away?

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The Wire

The Battle of Hanover occurred a few days before the Battle of Gettysburg (15 miles to the west). Name one of the officers in charge of the troops - the Union officer was nicknamed "Kilcavalry" for his reckless commands and the Confederate officer shares a nickname with a lesser Bush brother.

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Judson Kilpatrick, JEB Stuart

I work at the local hospital! We recently entered a merger with UPMC-Pinnacle. UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) is currently embroiled in an insurance disagreement with what major health insurance company?

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Highmark

One of the main shopping corridors in town runs along this drive, named for the US President who retired to a farm just outside Gettysburg.

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Eisenhower Drive

Located along the forementioned drive is a department store, currently holding a going-out-of-business sale after declaring bankruptcy last month. They also operated Bergner's, Carson's, and Herberger's. What is the name of this chain - often purported to be "the" best in the area

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The Bon-Ton

20 miles to the north-east is York, Pennsylvania, the place where York Peppermint Patties were invented! What candy company now produces these patties, as well as other local favorites?

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Hershey's

York (and nearby Lancaster) were named after the major houses in the War of the Roses; York is still known as the "[Fill in the Blank] Rose City". Can you fill in the blank?

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White Rose City

The Famous Hot Weiner sits in the middle of downtown, serving $2 cans of Natty Ice and their signature hot dog. The traditional toppings include mustard, chili, and a heaping pile of chopped what?

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Onions

Doesn't Hanover sound charming? You should definitely come visit it! While you're here, we can drink a beer at one of the several local breweries; fill in the pun on this variety and I'll buy you a draft! "Little Round [Blank]"

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Hop