Seasonal Trivia
What was the largest snowflake on record, recorded in Montana in 1887?
15 inches wide
Who sang Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Love me Tender?
Elvis Presley
What famous band arrived from England to the U.S. in February 1964?
The Beatles
How many vertebrae are in the human spine?
33
What is the official flower of Easter?
Easter Lily
What was the season of "spring" formerly known as before the 1300s?
Lent
Who first sang the song “Stand By Me,” in 1961?
Ben E. King
Which video game system debuted in the 1970s and featured now iconic games like Pong and Pac-Man?
Atari
What is the "funny bone" actually?
The ulnar nerve
The Easter Bunny tradition came to America from which country?
Germany
Which well-recognized monument can grow up to six inches taller during hot summers?
The Eiffel Tower, due to the expansion of its iron structure.
Who sang Tutti -Fruitti, Long Tall Sally & Keep a Knockin?
Little Richard
What event on July on July 29, 1981 saw Americans getting out of bed in the predawn hours so they could watch it live?
Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
What color is a newborn's vision?
black, white, and gray
What is the name for the intricate Ukrainian Easter eggs made with wax?
pysanky
What is the most common butterfly in the United States?
The Cabbage White
Who sang a White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation, Devil Woman & El Paso?
Marty Robbins
What teen idol sang, Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb?
Edd Byrnes
How many miles of blood vessels does the average adult have?
60,000 miles long
How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
around 16 billion
What is the fastest-growing shopping day of the year, occurring after Thanksgiving?
Cyber Monday
What 1970s band was made up of George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan?
The Traveling Wilburys
Which former first lady married Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis October 20, 1968?
Jackie Kennedy
What is the fastest muscle in the human body?
orbicularis oculi- blinking
What type of creature brings eggs in Switzerland, rather than a bunny?
A cuckoo bird
When are the “dog days of summer”?
The weeks between July 3 and August 11.
What is the title of The Beatles' last studio album?
Let It Be
This bluesy rock singer was discovered at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967?
Janis Joplin
Where is the smallest organ in the human body located?
The Brain
The first Easter eggs were said to be dyed what color?
Red
How many sides does a regular snow flake have?
6
Who had a 1969 hit with "In The Year 2525"?
Denny Zager and Rick Evans
In their famous dancing duo, who was Fred Astaire's partner?
Ginger Rogers
What substance makes up the majority of human nails?
Keratin
What is the name for a male rabbit?
A Buck
Which country holds the world record for the hottest temperature ever recorded?
Death Valley, California, USA
Who asked us to "Take Me Home, Country Roads" in 1971?
John Denver
British fashion designer Mary Quant invented a daring and revealing new type of women's clothing in 1964. What was it called?
The mini-skirt
What is the rarest blood type?
AB negative
What is the world record weight for the largest chocolate egg?
15,873 lbs.
What is the first day of fall called?
The Autumnal Equinox
How many Grammys did Michael Jackson's Thriller win in 1984?
8
What was the 80s term for highly-paid baby boomers with expensive taste?
Yuppie
A healthy adult heart pumps approximately how much blood daily?
2,000 gallons
What is the name of the egg-laying hare in Germany?
Osterhase (Easter Hare)
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the US?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
According to Bon Jovi, where did Tommy used to work?
On the docks
What was the name of the character played by Herve Villechaize in the TV series Fantasy Island?
Tattoo
What is the name of the white half-moon shape at the base of your fingernails?
The lunula
What is traditionally eaten on Good Friday?
Fish
When is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
The second Monday of October
What hit song by the heavy metal band Aerosmith featured the rappers Run-DMC?
Walk This Way
The most-viewed episode of television ever aired on February 28, 1983. What was it?
"Goodbye, Farewell and Amen
How many bones does an infant have compared to an adult?
300, which fuse together into 206 by adulthood.
What are two reasons why chocolate bunnies made hollow?
Cheaper to make and easier to eat