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7 fact-checked facts about seattle's geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Which landmark tower was built for Seattle's 1962 World's Fair?

AnswerSpace Needle

The Space Needle opened for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition.

Which Seattle market is famous for fish-throwing fishmongers?

AnswerPike Place Market

Fishmongers at Pike Place toss fish to each other.

Going deeper

Which body of water lies along Seattle's west side?

AnswerPuget Sound

Seattle sits on Elliott Bay in Puget Sound.

Seattle is named after which Indigenous leader?

AnswerChief Si'ahl

The city is named for Chief Si'ahl of the Duwamish and Suquamish.

Seattle boomed as an outfitting hub for which 1890s gold rush?

AnswerKlondike

Prospectors bound for the Klondike bought supplies in Seattle.

Expert level

How tall is the Space Needle?

Answer605 feet

The Space Needle stands 605 feet (184 m).

Seattle is the seat of which county?

AnswerKing County

Seattle is the county seat of King County.

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