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100

This historical figure was honored by Pope Gelasius, creating the February 14th holiday?


Who is St. Valentine?

100

This infamous Chicago gangland massacre took place on this romantic holiday in 1929.

What is Valentine’s Day?

100

This killer was known for charming victims and was sometimes called “The Lady Killer.”

Who is Ted Bundy? 

100

Poe’s “Annabel Lee” celebrates devotion beyond death, a theme disturbingly mirrored by this outlaw couple who believed they were inseparable.

who are Bonnie and Clyde?

100

On February 14, 2005, this major video-sharing website was founded.

What is YouTube?

200

Cupid, the bow-and-arrow-wielding mascot, originates from this mythology

What is Roman Mythology?

200

The massacre happened during this U.S. era when alcohol was illegal.

What is Prohibition?

200

This unidentified killer murdered at least five women in London’s Whitechapel district in 1888.

Who is Jack the Ripper?

200

Poe’s belief that love persists beyond death parallels this killer who attempted to preserve victims as companions.

Who is Jeffrey Dahmer?

200

On February 14, 1876, this inventor filed the first successful patent for the telephone.

Who is Alexander Graham Bell?

300

This person created the first heart-shaped box of chocolates in 1868. 

Who is Richard Cadbury? 

300

This notorious crime boss is widely believed to have ordered the massacre but was never charged.

Who is Al Capone?

300

This murderer married while on death row and received love letters from admirers worldwide.

Who is Richard Ramirez?

300

Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” explores guilt masked as madness, similar to this killer who taunted police with letters.

Who is the Zodiac Killer?

300

At this University, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity was founded on February 14, 1916

What is State Teachers College?

400

The inventor of NECCO candy conversation hearts, the classic, chalky candies, were originally in the 19th century used for what medicinal purpose.


What is medicinal lozenges?

400

This gangster was the primary target but avoided the massacre by arriving late.

Who is George “Bugs” Moran?

400

This cult leader used “free love” ideology to control followers who later committed murder on his behalf.

Who is Charles Manson?

400

Poe’s theme of living a double life mirrors this killer who balanced family life with secret murders. 

Who is Dennis Rader?

400

On February 14, 1918, this country adopted the Gregorian calendar, skipping 13 days.

What is Russia?

500

This poem was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife, Bonne of Armagnac, while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.

What is "Farewell to Love"?

500

This type of weapon was used in the massacre.

What is a Thompson submachine gun?

500

This con artist married multiple women, faked his death, and murdered family members for money.

Who is John List?

500

Poe often portrayed love as inseparable from grief — a theme echoed by this killer who murdered romantic partners.

Who is Aileen Wuornos?

500

On February 14, 1990, NASA’s Voyager 1 captured this famous image showing Earth from over 3 billion miles away. 

What is the Pale Blue Dot?

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