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Mocktail Day is November 12. What is a Mocktail?
A non-alcoholic beverage
Kentucky's most notable frontiersman
Daniel Boone, born November 2, 1734
What holiday - on November 13 - is observed by women asking men out for a date?
Sadie Hawkins Day
Cookie Monster. The Sesame Street character frequently sings the song "C Is for Cookie."
What do they call the big shopping event the Friday after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
True or False? November gets its name from the Latin word novem, which means "nine."
True. November was the 9th month in the Roman calendar.
This French Impressionist painter, perhaps best known for his water lilies, was born November 14, 1840 in France.
Claude Monet
What was the original name for Veterans Day?
Armistice Day
What patriotic song did Kate Smith sing for the very first time on November 11, 1938?
Name one of the two NFL teams that has hosted a game on Thanksgiving every year since 1978.
Detroit Lions or Dallas Cowboys.
How many months in our calendar have 30 days, including November?
4 (April, June, September, and November)
He hosted The Daily Show for 16 years, advocated for healthcare for 9/11 first responders and veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
John Stewart, born November 28, 1962
True or False? Every presidential election in U.S. history has been held in November.
False. Some states held elections as late as December. Before 1845, states were allowed to vote anytime within a 34-day window as long as it was completed by the first Wednesday in December.
This Midwest-based soap opera, currently on it's 59th season, debuted November 8, 1965.
Days of Our Lives
What live animal (often roadkill in our area) was given to President Calvin Coolidge as a present?
Racoon
This Egyptian King's tomb was discovered on November 4, 1922.
King Tutankhamen (aka King Tut)
This outspoken American World War II general was born November 11, 1885. He also fought in World War 1.
George S. Patton
This Mexican holiday on November 1 and 2 is translated as "Day of the Dead."
Día de los Muertos
This educational puppet show debuted November 10, 1969 and is watched by almost half of American preschoolers.
Sesame Street
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
What is the birth flower for November?
Chrysanthemum. Mums are native to Asia and northeastern Europe.
What are the two Zodiac sings for November?
Scorpio and Sagittarius
What country first implemented Daylight Saving Time as a way to save fuel during WWI?
Germany in 1916
This American comic book author died November 12, 2018. He created The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, The Avengers, and more.
Stan Lee
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the pilgrims?
The Wampanoag