Easter
Which day of the week is Easter always celebrated?
Sunday
Born on April 3rd, 1934, this woman studied chimps for her entire scientific career and greatly expanded our primatology knowledge.
Jane Goodall
What John Steinbeck book features Route 66 heavily as Oklahoma tenet farmers travel west to California on the "mother road"?
The Grapes of Wrath - published in 1939
What type of tree is most common in Canada?
A. Sugar Maple B. Norway Maple
C. Black Spruce D. Douglas FIr
The most common tree in Canada is the black spruce (Picea mariana), which accounts for 57.3% of the treed area
Why did the man bring a ladder to the bar?
He heard that the drinks were on the house!
What is the 40-day period of time leading up to Easter called
It is called Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and reflection.
Likely born on April 23rd, 1564, this playwright is known as "The Bard" for his poetic writing. Some famous works include: Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Romeo & Juliet.
William Shakespeare
Who is known as the "father of Route 66"
Cyrus Avery, an Oklahoma insurance and real estate agent, realized that a system of interstate roads would help Oklahoma prosper. He was impressed with the Good Roads Movement in Missouri and subsequently joined the Oklahoma Good Roads Association. Cyrus Avery called for the establishment of the U.S. Highway 66 Association to promote the complete paving of the highway from end to end and to promote travel down the highway. In 1927, in Tulsa, the association was officially established with John T. Woodruff of Springfield, Missouri, elected the first president.
The wood from what tree is used to make the black keys of a piano and fret boards for instruments like violins and guitars:
A. Cedar B. Pine
C. Ebony D.Birch
Ebony is a hardwood traditionally used for fretboards and piano keys.
What month of the year has 28 days?
All of them!
Which Jewish holiday is closely linked to the origins of Easter?
Passover, as Jesus’ Last Supper, was a Passover meal.
Born on April 16th, 1889, this famous silent film star, often referred to as "The Tramp" starred in such classics as City Lights and The Goldrush. He also co-wrote the song "Smile"
Charlie Chaplin
When was Route 66 decommissioned?
Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985. The last section of US 66 was bypassed by Interstate 40 in 1984, and the following year, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) decertified the road and voted to remove all its highway signs.
In 1987, Route 66 associations were founded in Arizona, Missouri, and Illinois to preserve the historic state route.
What is the term for a place where trees are grown and displayed for educational purposes?
A. Nursery B. Biodome
C. Conservatory D. Arboretum
An arboretum.
It is a botanical garden focusing on trees and woody plants.
What is every single tree's least favorite month?
SepTIMMMMMMBERRRRR!!!
What is the most popular Ester Candy in the US?
The most popular Easter candy in the US is Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs. According to a survey by Statista, 51% of respondents chose them as their favorite. They are also the top-ordered Easter candy on DoorDash nationwide, reported Fox Business.
Born on April 15th, 1452, this Italian Renaissance man painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Leonardo da Vinci
Where does Route 66 end?
The traditional end of Route 66 is at the Santa Monica Pier in California, where a sign marks the "End of the Trail". While the official end was technically at the intersection of Lincoln and Olympic boulevards, the pier became the popular and symbolic endpoint.
What state did Arbor Day originate in?
Arbor Day originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, in 1872. The first official Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, and it was the brainchild of J. Sterling Morton, who championed tree planting in the barren state. The first celebration saw nearly a million trees planted, and Arbor Day quickly gained popularity, becoming a legal holiday in Nebraska by 1885.
Why should you avoid the stairs on April Fools' Day?
Because they're always up to something.
What unique Easter tradition takes place in Norway?
People read or watch “Easter crime” stories, known as “Påskekrim.”
Born on April 2nd, 1939, this soul singer is famous for hits like: I Heard it Through the Grapevine, Sunny, Mercy Mercy Me, and What's Going On?
Marvin Gaye
Who first recorded the song "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" ?
The Nat King Cole Trio in 1946
What is the state tree of Virginia
Virginia designated flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) as the official state flower in 1918, and as the official state tree in 1956. The native dogwood is also the state tree of Missouri and New Jersey, and the state flower of North Carolina.
Where do cows go for spring break?
Moo England