Peppermint Trivia
What is the striped, non-chocolate candy that is shaped like a hook?
Candy cane
Legend suggests that a choirmaster in Germany handed these out to the younger singers to keep them quiet during the holiday ceremony
What tennis player holds the men’s record for the most Grand Slam singles titles?
Answer: Novak Djokovic. He has 24 Grand Slam titles. Rafael Nadal has 22. However, Margaret Court holds the women’s record with 24.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Six
No two snowflakes are exactly alike.
What mammal has soft hair mixed with sharp quills?
Porcupine
The only places they don’t have quills are their face, belly, and feet.
What actor played the warm-hearted butcher in the film Marty?
Answer: Ernest Borgnine. His performance earned him an Oscar in 1955.
Peppermint oil aromatherapy is promoted for treating certain health problems. Can you name two of them?
Cough/cold, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress Peppermint has also been used to help with irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive problems.
What is the Scotch whiskey version of the Manhattan?
Answer: Rob Roy. Like the Manhattan, it can be made dry or perfect.
What is the term for the shortest day of the year in December when Earth’s poles tilt farthest away from the sun?
Winter solstice
The winter solstice can fall anywhere between December 20 and 23.
What do pine trees produce that come in both male and female forms?
Pine cones
Male pine cones produce pollen, and females produce the seeds.
What are the two shortest words in the English language consisting of only vowels? (Hint: They are both one-letter words.)
Answer: A or I.
What is the name of the Hershey chocolate-coated peppermint candy?
York Peppermint Pattie
It gets its name from where it originated—in York, Pennsylvania.
There are only four countries with one-syllable names. Name one.
Answer: Chad, France, Spain, and Greece. Chad is a landlocked country in Africa. France, Spain, and Greece are all located in Europe.
What is the process in winter wherein animals become inactive to save energy because food is in short supply?
Hibernation
During hibernation, an animal’s heart rate and breathing slow down and their body temperature drops
What prehistoric creature liked to eat pine cones?
Dinosaurs
Pine cones were an important food source for large sauropod dinosaurs.
In what decade did the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby take place?
Answer: 1930s. Charles Lindbergh Jr. was taken from his bedroom and murdered in 1932. Bruno Hauptmann was convicted of the crime and executed in 1936.
What is the No. 1 song by Joey Dee and the Starlighters from 1961? Hint: It centers around a dance craze.
“Peppermint Twist”
The Twist dance craze was developed in New York City at the Peppermint Lounge.
What winged mammal uses echolocation for navigation?
Answer: The bat. Echolocation is the technique of emitting noise and listening for an echo that is used to detect other animals, food, and obstacles. Dolphins also use this method.
To what city would you travel to visit the Winter Palace?
St. Petersburg
In 1917, Lenin Bolsheviks stormed the palace during their seizure of power, and the clock was stopped in the room the moment the provisional government was arrested. It has remained frozen ever since.
Brazil is home to what fruit that symbolizes friendship and hospitality?
Pineapple
Many would hang pineapples outside their homes to make their entryway smell nice and welcoming to guests
What musician is known as the “King of the Blues”? (Hint: He is called B.B.)
Answer: B.B. King. He is known for his fluid guitar playing. He is ranked No. 6 on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Who calls Charlie Brown “Chuck” in the Peanuts comic strip?
Peppermint Patty
Charles M. Schulz modeled the character after his cousin Patricia Swanson.
Which John Steinbeck novel features the characters Lennie and George?
Answer: Of Mice and Men. Lennie and George are both migrant workers in the story. George looks after the simple-minded but physically strong Lennie.
In what country does the Winter Festival of Lights take place? Hint: It’s in Niagara Falls.
Canada
Most years, the festival runs from November to February and is the largest free outdoor festival in Canada
What does the pine cone statue outside Cortile della Pigna (the Court of the Pine Cone) in Vatican City symbolize: Jesus, the “third eye,” or everlasting life?
The “third eye” The pope’s staff also has a pine cone to signify the illumination of the church.
What is the largest planet?
Answer: Jupiter. Planets in order from largest to smallest are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury. Pluto is no longer considered a planet.