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Quiz Made in Mississippi : 10 Amazing Things That You Won't Believe Originated in Mississippi

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Although Mississippi is certainly not the richest state economically, it has however given birth to some of the greatest riches that this world has ever seen.

 

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Which global multi media corporation is the world's largest, claims NBC television and Universal Music Group as two of their many assets and was founded in Tupelo, MS in 1963?

Which global multi media corporation is the world's largest, claims NBC television and Universal Music Group as two of their many assets and was founded in Tupelo, MS in 1963?

2
Which legendary rock band hailed from Dartford England, sold more than 90 million albums world wide and whose first album consisted of all blues covers, a style of music that originated in the Mississippi Delta?

Which legendary rock band hailed from Dartford England, sold more than 90 million albums world wide and whose first album consisted of all blues covers, a style of music that originated in the Mississippi Delta?

3
Which American author's book is sixth on the list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century, was awarded both the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes for his extraordinary literature, most of which was set in Yoknapatawpha, a fictitious county in Mississippi?

Which American author's book is sixth on the list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century, was awarded both the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes for his extraordinary literature, most of which was set in Yoknapatawpha, a fictitious county in Mississippi?

4
Which legendary NFL quarterback's father was also a legendary quarterback from Mississippi, is currently ranked in the top 3 in the country and is on par to surpass the standings of Brett Favre, NFL's #1 overall quarter back and Steve Mcnair who was one of NFL's top 5 quarter backs of all time, both of which are also from Mississippi?

Which legendary NFL quarterback's father was also a legendary quarterback from Mississippi, is currently ranked in the top 3 in the country and is on par to surpass the standings of Brett Favre, NFL's #1 overall quarter back and Steve Mcnair who was one of NFL's top 5 quarter backs of all time, both of which are also from Mississippi?

5
Which of the world's top 3 overnight shipping corporations was started by a Yale student as a research paper which was dismissed by his instructor, is currently headquartered in Memphis, TN and whose founder is from Marks, Mississippi?

Which of the world's top 3 overnight shipping corporations was started by a Yale student as a research paper which was dismissed by his instructor, is currently headquartered in Memphis, TN and whose founder is from Marks, Mississippi?

6
Which international superstar was considered the father of Rock n Roll, was heavily influenced by the legendary blues man, Muddy Waters, had 837 consecutive sold-out shows in Las Vegas and was born in Tupelo, MS?

Which international superstar was considered the father of Rock n Roll, was heavily influenced by the legendary blues man, Muddy Waters, had 837 consecutive sold-out shows in Las Vegas and was born in Tupelo, MS?

7
Which ingenious Emmy, Grammy and Peabody award winning puppeteer and inventor was responsible for the signature styles of world renown and beloved brands as Sesame Street, Kermit the Frog and The Muppet's and who was born in Greenville, Mississippi?

Which ingenious Emmy, Grammy and Peabody award winning puppeteer and inventor was responsible for the signature styles of world renown and beloved brands as Sesame Street, Kermit the Frog and The Muppet's and who was born in Greenville, Mississippi?

8
Which of the world's top 3 best selling fountain drink brand is worth $74 billion, is recognized by 94% of the world's population and was first bottled by a candy store owner in Vicksburg, Mississippi?

Which of the world's top 3 best selling fountain drink brand is worth $74 billion, is recognized by 94% of the world's population and was first bottled by a candy store owner in Vicksburg, Mississippi?

9
Which African American female inventor holds the world wide patent on the ironing board and was born in Summit, Mississippi in 1870?

Which African American female inventor holds the world wide patent on the ironing board and was born in Summit, Mississippi in 1870?

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Which former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Head of Television for the venerable William Morris Agency, oversaw the packaging of some of t.v.'s biggest shows, "The Cosby Show, " "Seinfeld, " and Everybody Loves Raymond and who currently lives in Oxford, Mississippi?

Which former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Head of Television for the venerable William Morris Agency, oversaw the packaging of some of t.v.'s biggest shows, "The Cosby Show, " "Seinfeld, " and Everybody Loves Raymond and who currently lives in Oxford, Mississippi?

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