Black History Month
Of seamstress, librarian, and nurse, which was Rosa Parks’ occupation at the time of her historic bus incident?
What is a Department store seamstress? Parks was arrested December 1, 1955, after refusing to give up her seat to a white man.
This is the side of the mail delivery truck the steering wheel on.
What is the right side? This makes it easier for delivery workers in rural areas when delivering mail to roadside mailboxes.
This American author’s novels include East of Eden, The Grapes of Wrath, and Of Mice and Men
Who is John Steinbeck. He wrote his first novel, Cup of Gold, in 1929, but he did not achieve widespread popularity until his 1935 novel Tortilla Flat.
This is what a baby kangaroo is called.
What is a joey? Kangaroo joeys are approximately one inch long when born and live in their mother’s pouch for several months.
This is the date do we celebrate Groundhog Day
What is February 2? This date falls halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Many believe Groundhog Day is derived from the Christian feast Candlemas, also held on February 2.
An Olympic gold medalist broke three track and field world records within a 45-minute span while competing for the Ohio State University in 1935.
Who is Jesse Owens. Owens? His achievement happened within 45 minutes on May 25, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the Big Ten meet where he broke three world records and tied a fourth.
He served as postmaster general for the Continental Congress from 1775–1776? Hint: He helped draft the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Benjamin Franklin? He put many aspects of the U.S. mail system we have today in place while in this position.
This television show features the characters Andy Taylor, Opie, and Barney Fife?
What is The Andy Griffith Show? The show ended while still at the top of the Nielsen ratings, one of very few shows to accomplish this feat.
These three animals are mentioned in the nursery rhyme “Hey, Diddle Diddle”.
What is a cat, cow, and dog? In 1897, L. Frank Baum wrote a version of the rhyme from the perspective of a young boy. In it, much of the verse was explained––for example, the cow had simply jumped over a reflection of the moon in water, and the dish and spoon were his own silverware that had dropped and slid into a brook.
These two countries celebrate Groundhog Day
What is The United States and Canada? Groundhogs are found only in these two countries, ranging as far south as Alabama, and as far north as Alaska. The U.S. first celebrated Groundhog Day in 1887. Canada later adopted the tradition in 1956.
The first African American baseball player to play in Major League Baseball?
Who is Jackie Robinson? Robinson made his debut before a crowd of 26,623 spectators at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947.
When were the first stamps issued in the United States: 1776, 1847, or 1902?
What is 1847? They went on sale in New York City on July 1, 1847.
This planet in our solar system is called the Red Planet
What is Mars? It is the fourth planet from the sun and gets its red coloring from iron minerals in its soil.
This musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber is based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
What is Cats? Weber adapted Eliot’s poems, including characters such as Deuteronomy and Mr. Mistoffelees.
This is the name of the famous groundhog honored in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
What is Punxsutawney Phil? His full title is Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary.
The first African American to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
Who is Thurgood Marshall? Marshall became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States in October 1967.
Zip (as in zip code) stands for?
What is Zone improvement plan? The basic zip is five digits long: the first digit signifies a group of states, the second and third represent a region, and the fourth and fifth signify addresses in that region.
This chemical is responsible for giving plant leaves their green hue.
What is Chlorophyll? Chlorophyll absorbs energy from light, which plants use to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates
This animal is featured on the Porsche logo
What is a rearing black horse? It is based on the coat of arms of Stuttgart, the city where the auto manufacturer was founded
This actor starred in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day Hint: He was also in the Ghostbusters franchise.
Who is Bill Murray? Murray plays a cynical TV weatherman forced to live the same day over and over again.
The first African American to win an Academy Award?
Who is Hattie McDaniel? McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress for playing Mammy in Gone With the Wind
This famous singer and actor served as a postal clerk in Spokane, Washington. Hint: He sang “Swinging on a Star” and starred in White Christmas.
Who is Bing Crosby? He worked as a substitute and routine clerk
Complete the slogan: “The best part of waking up is _____ in your cup!”
What is Folgers? In 2021, Folgers hosted an auction and sold the rights to royalties from the famous jingle.
This animal appears on the U.S. Postal Service’s official seal.
What is an eagle? The eagle represents the spirit of the Postal Service and its employees.
Which of the following are NOT related to groundhogs: squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, or prairie dogs?
What is Raccoons? Groundhogs are some of the largest members of the Sciuridae (squirrel) family. They can weigh up to 15 pounds and grow to 20 inches in length. Chipmunks and prairie dogs also belong to the squirrel family.
This jazz composer was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor in 1969
Who is Duke Ellington? Ellington also received the Legion of Honor from France in 1973.
This state was the first post office established in America.
What is Boston? It was established in a tavern in 1639.
This board game was invented by Alfred M. Butts and was once called Criss Cross Words
What is Scrabble? In spite of the game’s lasting popularity, game manufacturers originally
rejected the idea
This animal was once the USPS’s unofficial mascot.
What is a dog? In the late 1800s, Owney the terrier traveled the country delivering the mail until his death in 1897. Owney’s body was preserved and is now on display in the National Postal Museum.
The dormant period where Groundhogs go into an inactive or resting state throughout the winter months.
What is Hibernation? Groundhogs are one of the few “true hibernators.” They significantly reduce their metabolic rate and body temperature during the winter. Some lose up to half their body weight during this time.