Today on Off the 56 we’re doing something a little different. I thought it would be fun to test Courtney’s knowledge about San Diego County. All twenty-two of the San Diego facts I quizzed her on are listed below, but you’ll need to watch the video for the answers!
- Is it illegal to shoot jack rabbits from the back of a streetcar in San Diego?
- What is the top employer in San Diego?
- What pop singer owns a 5.5 acre avocado farm in San Diego?
- What lubricant product for squeaky doors was created in San Diego?
- What horror movie was filmed in the Rancho Peñasquitos community?
- What well-known skater has a day named after him on May 29th?
- True or False: The City of San Diego has never won an NBA title or Superbowl?
- What well-known Charlie’s Angel was born in San Diego in 1972?
- The Country’s first drive-in was started in San Diego. What was it called?
- What is the name of the County’s (and Country’s!) largest wooden structure?
- San Diego was home to everyone’s favorite wacky children’s author, Theodor Geisel, who was also known as?
- The San Diego Zoo was supposedly shown in the 2004 Will Ferrell movie, Anchorman. Where were those scenes actually shot?
- What well-known punk band grew up in the city of Poway?
- San Diego is home to the oldest, active sailing ship. What is its name?
- What San Diego County city is the avocado capital of the world?
- What San Diego roller coaster is a historic landmark?
- San Diego has more of these insects than any other city?
- In the 1930s, La Jolla had a group of tiny houses that actors from this movie lived in. What was the name of the film?
- True or False: San Diego has sent more shows to Broadway than any other city.
- Where is the longest zip line in California located?
- What San Diego city is nicknamed the “Jewel of San Diego?”
- What is the name of the San Diego Padre’s mascot?
So how did you do? Let us know how many facts you got right in the comments below!