America the Beautiful
How many stars are there on the American Flag?
50. Each star represents one of the 50 United States.
What is the name of the plant that cats go crazy for, and is sometimes put inside cat toys?
Catnip
When smelled cat nip can make cats happy and energetic, when its eaten it has more of a calming effect.
Who was the first man on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
He first set foot on the moon in July 1969.
What 2 primary colors are mixed together to make green?
blue and yellow
What is the official language of Mexico?
Spanish
93% of people who live in Mexico speak Spanish exclusively when at home, 6% speak Spanish and an indigenous language and only 1% don't speak Spanish.
Which of the 50 states was the last to become a part of the United States?
Hawaii.
Hawaii became a state in 1959
According to a common legend. how many "lives" does a cat have?
9
An old English proverb reads: "A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays."
The moon doesn't produce light, it just reflects light. What creates the light reflecting off of the moon?
The Sun
The moon reflects 3 to 12% of the suns light, causing it to glow in the night sky.
What emotion is often represented with green?
example: She was green with (blank)
Envy or Jealousy
The idea of associating green with envy comes from the Shakespeare play Othello. Iago warns Othello: "Beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the green eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on."
What are the three main colors of the Mexican flag?
Red, White, and Green
The current version of the Mexican flag was adopted September 16th, 1968
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
13
The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
What famous cartoon cat hates Mondays and loves lasagna?
Garfield
The Garfield comics were created by Jim Davis in 1976
What did Neil Armstrong say when he first stepped onto the moon? finish the quote: "That's one small step for man....
one giant leap for mankind
Neil Armstrong intended to say one small step for A man, but the 'A' was not a part of the recording of his famous quote.
In the famous Dr. Seuss book the main character ties to get his friend to try green eggs and what?
Ham
Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs an Ham" was published in 1960 and has since sold 8 million copies worldwide.
What is the currency (money) used in Mexico called?
The Peso
$1 is 18.96 pesos
Who was both the first vice president and the second U.S. President?
John Adams
He served as vice president for two terms, from 1789 to 1797, and as president for one term, from 1797 to 1801
What big cat species is known for living in groups called prides, and having the females hunt for food?
Lions
Female lions do 90% of the hunting for the pride, preying on animals like the antelope, zebra, and wildebeest.
What is called when another planet travels past the moon, casting a shadow or blocking its glow?
Lunar eclipse
The next total lunar eclipse will be on May 15-16, 2022.
If you are saying someone is good with plants, what body part of theirs would you say is green?
Thumb
The phrase is thought to come from the idea that green algae that grew on clay pots would stain a gardener's fingers green
What holiday is celebrated to honor ancestors who have passed away?
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
People set up alters to loved ones called ofrendas and fill them with things they loved and that represent them, like food and photographs.
Who wrote our national anthem "The Star Spangled Banner?"
Francis Scott Key
He wrote it as a poem in 1814 and it was later set to music. In 1931 it became America's official national anthem.
What flavor profile are cats unable to taste, bitterness or sweetness?
Sweet
Cats are the only mammal who cant taste sweet flavors.
In this nursery rhyme, what animal jumps over the moon? "Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the (blank) jumped over the moon"
Cow
The rhyme finishes: "The little dog laughed to see such sport, and the dish ran away with the spoon."
What famous frog said "Its not east being green"?
Kermit the Frog
Kermit laments being green since green "blends in with so many ordinary things". The song is about how it feels to be overlooked or forgotten.
What country did Mexico gain its independence from?
Spain
Mexico won its August 24th 1821. Mexican independence day, or Cinco de Mayo. is celebrated on May 5th marking the victory over French forces.