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Who is considered the patron Saint of Valentine's Day?
St. Valentine. However, history doesn't agree on which one.
Under the weather.
Sick
What is the staff in sheet music?
The five lines.
That will be a piece of _ _ _ _!
Cake!
Which African country is experiencing a record breaking drought that is leaving millions without food or water?
Ethiopia. More than six million people across Ethiopia's drought affected region will need urgent humanitarian assistance by mid-2022 according to UNICEF predictions.
Which Greek god was the inspiration for Cupid?
Eros, the Greek god of love who was actually a handsome, immortal man with the intimidating power to make people fall in love.
"Not a big fan of that."
Do not like.
Music has been shown to help what grow faster?
Plants! Though the quality of that growth has been shown to be affected by the type of music.
_ _ _ _ a leg!
Break!
Which country has been hit by two cyclones in two weeks, causing a struggle to bring in aid?
Madagascar. Many roads and bridges have been made impassable, resulting in the delay of aid to certain parts of the country. Cyclone Batsirai hit them late on Saturday though Sunday with 10 dead and 43,000 displaced and plenty of devastation. Cyclone Ana had come through hardly two weeks earlier killing 55 people and displacing 130,000.
Valentine's Day cards! They were mass-produced in the U.S., sold by Esther A. Howland. Known as the "Mother of the American Valentine," Howland is credited with commercializing Valentine's Day cards in America, and she is remembered for her elaborate, crafty cards made with lace and ribbons.
It's not that difficult.
Synchronization of music with what type of activity has been shown to make that activity more efficient.
Research has consistently shown that the synchronization of music with repetitive exercise provides enhanced physical performance, helping people both work out for longer and train more efficiently. In one study, participants who cycled in time to music found that they required 7 percent less oxygen compared to cycling with background (asynchronous) music. In other words, music provides temporal cues that have the potential to make more efficient use of physical energy.
Don't _ _ _ over _ _ _ _ _ milk!
cry, spilt
Name the Olympic ice skater who controversially gave up her native citizenship with the US to represent China in the Olympics.
Zhu Yi (born Beverly Zhu to a California family). She has quickly garnered online attacks from both countries for her failures in the opening competition.
Which pagan festival is considered to be another possible origin for Valentine's Day?
Lupercalia, originally celebrated on February 15th. Dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and Roman founders Romulus and Remus, the day was celebrated by sacrificing animals and smacking women with animal hides, a practice that was believed to encourage fertility.
"Don't be such a wet blanket."
Out of the four members in this popular band, none could read or write music. Which band?
The Beatles!
It's not _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _!
rocket science
Which Roman Pope officially declared the date of February 14th as Valentine's Day?
At the end of the 5th century, Roman Pope Gelasius officially declared the date of February 14 "St. Valentine's Day." It wasn't until until the Middle Ages, though, that the holiday became associated with love and romance, a tradition that first started from the common belief in France and England that birds started their mating season on February 14.
"That show has jumped the shark."
Something that has gone on longer than it should.
What is the most profitable song of all time?
Happy Birthday! In 1893, the Hill sisters needed a song for their kindergarten class to sing on birthdays. Today, "Happy Birthday" is the most profitable song of all time. The song's ownership had changed hands a few times over the past 100 years. But music holding company Warner Chappell bought the rights for $15 million in 1990, and have held them since. Today the song brings in $2 million a year in royalties, which comes to $5,000 per day. Another fun fact: the song costs $25,000 to use it in a movie or TV show.
It's all _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ from _ _ _ _.
downhill, here