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April Fun Facts
100
This is a state or place that followers of many religions believe people reach after death.
What is afterlife? In 2021, a Pew Research Center survey found that 73 percent of Americans believed in heaven.
100
This mountain range is the home of the Continental Divide.
What are the Rocky Mountains? The natural divide separates rivers’ directions toward one of the oceans. To the east of the divide, rivers run from west to east and empty into the Atlantic Ocean. To the west of the divide, rivers run from east to west and empty into the Pacific Ocean. All continents have this kind of divide.
100
When an advertised special isn’t available, ask for one of these so you can buy it at the advertised discount when it’s back in stock.
What is a rain check? Some stores have retired rain checks, but asking doesn’t hurt.
100
He is equally well known as supreme commander and for his U.S. presidency from 1953 to 1961.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower? He reached the very top of the active-duty ranks as a five-star general. As president, he presided over the creation of the Interstate Highway System.
100
On April 2, 1513, Juan Ponce de León was looking for this when he landed in Florida
What is the fountain of youth? Even though he didn’t find the waters that would bring eternal youth, he did claim Florida for Spain.
200
This is the flavor left in your mouth after consuming a food or condiment, such as an artificial sweetener.
What is aftertaste? Today’s artificial and natural sweeteners have come a long way since they were first introduced. In fact, some leave no aftertaste at all. When you do have an aftertaste from a sweetener, it has activated your bitter taste receptors.
200
This is the longest river in Africa.
What is the Nile River? Because the Nile has so many rivers feeding into it, pinpointing its exact source is difficult, but generally, it begins just south of the equator. It ends in Egypt, where it flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile basin alone covers 10 percent of the African landmass
200
This word is used to describe rain coming down in buckets or when it’s raining cats and dogs
What is pouring? You might hear “I was caught in the pouring rain.”
200
We will always remember the Wright brothers for this feat, which took place in 1903.
What is the first (motorized) airplane flight? Both were mechanical engineers, and they designed and built their airplane
200
Name one of the zodiac signs for April.
What are Aries and Taurus? People born from April 1–20 are born under the sign of Aries. Those born the rest of the month are under the sign of Taurus.
300
After an earthquake, there are likely to be several of these.
What are aftershocks? A displaced fault line from an earthquake can cause aftershocks for months
300
This is a freshwater creek or stream that flows into a larger stream, river, or other body of water.
What is tributary? In Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers are tributaries that flow into the Ohio River.
300
B. J. Thomas sang this song about raindrops.
What is “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”? Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song
300
This Greek philosopher was sentenced to death after a one-day trial.
Who is Socrates? He established the Socratic method, based on asking questions as one of the tenets of critical thinking. His death sentence required him to drink hemlock.
300
The birthstone for April has been sold to us as “a girl’s best friend” and as being “forever.”
What is a diamond? Marilyn Monroe performed the song “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
400
Women wear perfume, and men wear cologne or this.
What is aftershave? The fragrance is secondary. Its intent is to sanitize and soothe the skin.
400
Mount Rushmore is in this state.
What is South Dakota? Initial plans for the project ran out of money, so the creator and sculptor never got to finish the intended Hall of Records behind President Lincoln’s head or the granite staircase that would have led to it.
400
“Rainy Days and Mondays” was a tune by this brother-sister duo.
Who are the Carpenters? In 1971, the song about dreariness and malaise hit the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
400
As an artist, he was known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
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Who is Leonard da Vinci? Later in life, he devoted his energies to scientific study.
400
On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith founded this church.
What is the Mormon church or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? The church was founded in Fayette, New York. People outside the church often shorten the church’s name to the Mormon church because of their sacred text, the Book of Mormon
500
When you add something to a new car you bought, it belongs to this category of automotive parts.
What is aftermarket? Anything done to a car after the purchase is considered aftermarket, whether it is adding a new feature to the car or routine maintenance.
500
This country has the most pyramids.
What is Sudan? Sudan has more than 200 pyramids, and Egypt has only 138. Researchers say Egyptians did not build the pyramids in Sudan.
500
In the nursery rhyme “Rain, Rain, Go Away,” this little person wants to play.
Who is (Little) Johnny? It starts: “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. Rain, rain go away; Little Johnny wants to play.”
500
He is best known for winning three heavyweight championships and referred to himself as “The Greatest.”
Who is Muhammad Ali? Ali was convicted for draft dodging during the Vietnam War in 1967, but the Supreme Court overturned his conviction in 1971. In the years between his conviction and the court’s ruling overturning it, he was allowed to remain free on appeal but not to fight professionally.
500
This major league sport selects its newest players in April.
What is NFL football? The event consists of a seven-round draft.