Mardi Gras
What are float riders required to wear by law during Mardi Gras parades?
Masks
Why was Daylight saving time introduced?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) was introduced primarily to conserve energy during World War I
What is the official name of the first day of Spring?
Spring Equinox/Vernal Equinox
What is March Madness?
The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
TRUE OR FALSE
It has been proven by scientific studies that flowers can help people feel happier.
TRUE
What are the most popular colors used in Mardi Gras costumes?
Purple, green, and gold
What year was Daylight saving time first implemented in Canada?
The Canadian government introduced daylight saving time in 1918.
When the Northern Hemisphere experiences spring, what season does the Southern Hemisphere experience?
Fall/Autumn
What year did March Madness start?
1939
What flower can symbolize friendship and is often given as a gift to friends?
Yellow rose
Each Mardi Gras color is symbolic, what represents the color purple?
Justice
What was the first country to introduce DST?
Germany was the first country to adopt daylight saving time (DST) in 1916. The country did so to save energy during World War I.
What does the word "equinox" mean?
Equinox refers to the astronomical event when day and night are equal.
Which team won the first NCAA men's basketball tournament?
Oregon
What flower fragrances are often used in perfumes and cosmetics?
Roses, jasmine, lavender, and orchids.
What does the French expression 'Mardi Gras' literally translate to in English?
Fat Tuesday
What provinces/territories do not observe DST?
Saskatchewan and Yukon, as well as some parts of British Columbia and Quebec.
What bird is often associated with Spring in North America?
Robin
Who had the idea to create the NCAA tournament?
Harold Olsen
What type of flower is a daffodil classified as?
Perennial bulb
The original Mardi Gras celebration began in 1703 in what state?
Alabama
How many countries in the world observe DST?
About 70 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and countries in the European Union.
The Japanese welcome spring by organizing significant viewings of what flower?
Cherry Blossoms
In which year did the NCAA tournament expand to 64 teams?
1985
Which flower can create a blue dye and is commonly found in gardens?
Woad