Animal Defense Mechanisms
Some animals, like hedgehogs and porcupines, have this kind of exterior that deters predators.
What is sharp (prickly)?
After eating the Thanksgiving turkey, two people get to snap this. The one with the bigger piece is the lucky one.
What is a wishbone?
Tap in the present
What is T-A-P-P-I-N-G?
Dia Duit is what you'd say to someone to greet them.
What is "hello"?
The mid-Atlantic state immediately north of the last answer.
What is New York?
The feast of this patron saint of Ireland is now a day to celebrate all things Irish.
Who is St. Patrick?
Some animals blend in with their surroundings using this.
What is camouflage?
It's considered lucky to find one of these black-spotted red beetles.
What are ladybugs?
What is P-A-T-T-E-D?
Slán is what you'd say to someone before you go your separate ways.
What is "goodbye"?
This mid-Atlantic state home to both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
What is Pennsylvania?
Ireland's flag has three colors: orange, white, and this color most commonly associated with the Emerald Isle.
What is green?
Some animals, like toads and puffer fish, can make themselves look more threatening by looking this.
What is bigger?
Bet the bunny feels a lot less lucky when humans take away this for good luck.
What is a rabbit's foot?
Grin in the present
What is G-R-I-N-N-I-N-G?
Seamróg is a word for this three-leafed green plant associated with St. Patrick.
What is a shamrock/clover?
This New England east coast state north of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
What is Massachusetts?
The loss of this important vegetable led to a famine in Ireland during the 19th century.
What are potatoes?
Some animals, like turtles or armadillos, have this kind of outer shell that make it difficult for predators to hurt them.
What is hard?
What is a penny?
What is C-A-R-E-D?
Go raibh maith agat is a long way to show appreciation, the English version is only these two words.
What is "thank you"?
This midwestern state east of Iowa and Missouri.
What is Illinois?
The Celtic holiday of Ostara marked the beginning of this warmer season after winter.
What is spring?
What is poisonous?
This item, which goes on the feet of the largest farm animals, is considered to be lucky when hung over a doorway.
What are horseshoes?
Save in the present
What is S-A-V-I-N-G?
Éire is the word for this country where Irish is spoken.
What is "Ireland"?
This west coast state south of Oregon
What is California?
Corned beef is not a traditional Irish dish, it was introduced to Irish immigrants by their Jewish neighbors in this country.
What is the USA?