St. Patrick Trivia
What Chicago Union is in charge of dying the river green?
The Plumber Union
Dark Side of the Moon is released on March 1st by this 1970's rock band.
Pink Floyd
John Cadbury created the world's first what?
Mass produced chocolate bar
What bird is often associated with Spring in North America?
The Robin
What is the term for a series of cards with consecutive rank values?
A run or sequence
How many days does the St. Patty's Day festival last in Dublin, Ireland?
March 15, 1990 this man became the first President of the Soviet Union.
Mikhail Gorbachev
His daughter's nickname inspired Leo Hirshfield to name this popular candy.
Tootsie Roll
In Roman mythology, she is known as the goddess of spring?
Flora
How many players do you need to play bridge?
four (2 pair)
What was the original reason for celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Ireland?
For introducing Christianity in the 5th century to Ireland.
This Iconic Singer known for her demands for R-E-S-P-E-C-T was born on March 25, 1942.
Aretha Franklin
What candy bar was included in American Soldier's rations during WWII?
Heath Bar
The season of spring begins on what day?
20th of March
What do you call the stake put in by players before cards are delt?
the ante
Which 1950's American President recieved the first shamrock from the Irish Government on St. Patrick's Day?
President Harry Truman
On March 21, 1965 this man led 3,000 marchers on a 5 day march from Selma to Montogmery, Alabama.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Milky Way
What bulb flower is the first to bloom in early spring?
Crocus bulbs
What constitutes being being "busted" in black jack?
Until this 20th century decade, St. Patrick's Day used to be a dry holiday. Which decade changed that?
1970's
Art Fleming hosted this decades long game show for the first time on March 30, 1964.
Jeopardy!
What does M&M stand for?
Mars and Murrie
What weather event isoften most common in spring?
Tornados
A "dead man's hand" according to legend is what this Icon of the West was holding when he was shot in the head while playing cards.
Wild Bill Hicokck, 2 pair-Aces and 8s all black.