What are the tilted rock slabs rising above Boulder called?
AnswerThe Flatirons
The Flatirons are named for their resemblance to old clothes irons.
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7 fact-checked facts about Boulder, Colorado: its geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Boulder sits at the foot of which mountain range?
AnswerRocky Mountains
Boulder is on the eastern edge of the Rockies' Front Range.
Going deeper
Which large city lies roughly 25 miles southeast of Boulder?
AnswerDenver
Denver, Colorado's capital, is a short drive southeast of Boulder.
What is the University of Colorado Boulder's live mascot?
AnswerA buffalo named Ralphie
Ralphie the buffalo runs onto the field at CU football games.
Which Robin Williams sitcom from the late 1970s was set in Boulder?
AnswerMork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy placed its alien hero in Boulder, Colorado.
Expert level
Architect I. M. Pei designed the Boulder Mesa Laboratory for which research center?
AnswerNational Center for Atmospheric Research
NCAR's Mesa Lab, completed in 1967, sits below the Flatirons.
Which herbal tea company was founded in Boulder in 1969?
AnswerCelestial Seasonings
Celestial Seasonings began in Boulder, where it is still based.
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