Required Reading
George Orwell's "other book", not 1984, was once mandatory reading in high school.
What is Animal Farm?
What classic gelatin desert became a household staple in the 1950s?
Jell-O.
Most people do not want this animal to see his shadow on February 2.
What is groundhog?
She is Wonder Woman.
Lynda Carter
Self-guided multimedia tours are available for this storied, controversial institution associated with J. Edgar Hoover.
What is the FBI?
Born Marguerite Ann Johnson, this author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is better known by this name.
Who is Maya Angelou
What popular 1950s dessert is flipped before serving, placing the fruit on top?
Pineapple upside-down cake.
Almost every four years, this affects February.
What is leap year?
Dried rose petals in a sachet are called this.
What is potpourri?
You’re bound to find a museum to explore in this collection of 17 museums based in Washington, D.C.
What is the Smithsonian?
Dr. Seuss, author of beloved children's books was born with this name.
What is Theodor (Seuss) Geisel
Which cold dessert, made with layers of cake and ice cream, was a showstopper at 1960s dinner parties?
Baked Alaska.
Although rare, February is the only month where it is possible not to have this in the night sky.
What is a full moon?
Other than dust mites, these are one of the main ingredients in household dust, particularly if you have pets.
What are dead skin cells?
You can ride on the subway that connects the House and Senate office buildings to this building.
What is the Capitol?
"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times," begins the novel by Charles Dickens.
What is A Tale of Two Cities?
What layered dessert, featuring cake, custard, and fruit, became especially popular at parties in the 1960s?
Trifle.
Which "holiday" in February is the second-highest day for food consumption for the year?
Super Bowl Sunday
This is the most popular surname in the United States.
What is Smith
When in D.C., attend a performance at the Center for Performing Arts named for this president.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This horror author sometimes writes under the pen name Richard Bachman.
Who is Stephen King?
What classic dessert, known for its airy and fluffy texture, was a staple in many 1950s kitchens?
Angel food cake
Besides Presidents Day, which other historic figure celebrates a February birthday and is seen on US currency?
Susan B Anthony
He published Poor Richard's Almanac under a pseudonym.
Who is Ben Franklin?
Witness the changing of the guard at this national landmark.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?