January Birthdays
Jan. 15, 1929: civil rights activist who led speeches such as "I Have A Dream" and "I've Been To The Mountaintop"
Martin Luther King Jr.
True or false? Pumpkins are a fruit.
(Bonus points: what state grows the most pumpkins?)
True; Illinois
These birds can whistle, trill, whine, growl, groan, and screech, but most famously, they quack.
Ducks (27 in Illinois!)
Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building
New York City
LPHAENTE
elephant
Jan. 8, 1935: "King of Rock n' Roll", featured in movies like Lilo and Stitch, Priscilla, and a movie named after him; sang Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, etc
Elvis Presley
The Cavendish variety of what long yellow fruit is at threat of extinction due to its lack of genetic variety?
Banana
Beavers, vitally important to our aquatic ecosystems, produce what structures out of trees and branches?
Dams/lodges
Eiffel Tower, Arc d'Triomphe
Paris, France
TIORTSEO
tortoise
Jan. 1, 1752: woman who helped design the American flag
Betsy Ross
What fruit is often used as a substitute for meat due to its similar texture?
Jackfruit
This mammal, America's only marsupial, can have up to thirteen babies which she carries around on her back. Who is she?
Opossum
The Sphinx, pyramids, Tomb of King Tut
Egypt
LMIANGFO
flamingo
Jan. 1, 1735: man who rode at midnight to warn Americans that the British were coming in the Revolutionary War
Paul Revere
What fruit, a good source of fiber and calcium found in ___ Newtons, relies on wasps to complete its life cycle?
Figs
Illinois has 38 different species of this type of reptile. Of those 38, only 4 are venomous, despite people's fears. Those with ophidiophobia are scared of what reptile?
Snakes
Hollywood sign, Walk of Stars
Los Angeles
PIHOPTAPMSUO
hippopotamus
Jan. 6, 1412: girl who received prophetic visions and helped the French fight off the English in the Hundred Years' War, executed at 19
Jeanne d'Arc/Joan of Arc
Under the technical botanical definition, which one of these is actually a berry?
Blackberry, raspberry, watermelon, strawberry
Watermelon
Despite their fearsome reputation, these insects are vitally important for pollination and pest control. Species include mud daubers, cicada killers, beewolves, yellowjackets, and ichneumons. What insects are these?
Wasps (bees and ants are wasps too!)
Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Eiffel Tower, Arc d'Triomphe, a pyramid, the Sphinx, King Tut's Tomb, Walk of Stars, Hollywood sign
Las Vegas
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