Birthstones
What is a birthstone?
A gemstone that represents a person's birth period, usually the month or zodiac sign.
What was the most popular dessert in 1959?
"Baked Alaska" cake - a dessert that consists of a layer of cake, a frozen ice cream center, and a coating of toasted marshmallowy meringue
Who Scandalously sang "Happy Birthday to You" to former president John F. Kennedy in 1962?
Marilyn Monroe
Which month has the most Birthdays, and which has the fewest?
August has the most birthdays, while February has the fewest.
What is the most popular birthstone?
Diamonds are the most popular birthstone and gemstone overall.
You stick candles in this dessert, blow them out and make a wish!
Birthday cake
Where did the song, "Happy Birthday to You" come from?
True or false: In a room of 23 people, there is a 50% chance that at least two people have the same Birthday. In a room of 75 people, the chance increases to 99.9%
True
What is the birthstone for the month of October?
Opal
A flaky pastry with a whipped filling
Cream puffs
What is Patty's favorite song to listen to on her Birthday?
Rose Garden by Loretta Lynn
More US presidents have been born in which Month?
October
What are the three rarest birthstones?
Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald
What's one of the most popular cake flavors?
Red velvet
What is the most recognized song in the English language?
In 1988, the Guinness Book of World Records named the "Happy Birthday Song" the most recognized song in the English language.
True or False: In the US, more than $2 billion is spent on Birthday cards each year
True
Which month has multiple birthstones?
June has two birthstones, Pearl and Moonstone
What is one of the most famous American desserts?
Apple pie
Which English rock band from the 60's has a song called "Birthday?"
The Beatles
What were the first ever Birthday balloons made out of?
Animal intestines filled up with water. (EW!!)