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Flags
February Fun Facts
Fashion
Class Trip to D.C
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It is the U.S. national bird.
What is the bald eagle? The bald eagle, of course, isn’t bald but has white feathers on its head when it reaches maturity. They typically mate for life.
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You will see a black-and-white checkered flag at this sporting event.
What is auto racing? First used in 1906, it indicates the end of any race or practice session.
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On Valentine’s Day, many people receive roses of this color.
What is red? Red symbolizes romantic love. If the rose is thornless, it symbolizes love at first sight.
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This is Jackie Kennedy’s signature blue.
What is Tiffany? Her most memorable item was her Tiffany blue pillbox hat.
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You’re bound to find a museum to explore in this collection of 17 museums based in Washington, D.C.
What is the Smithsonian? Entrance is free; you can view exhibits on everything from science and aviation to art exhibits and the National Zoo.
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This is the fatty, external extension of the ear
What is earlobe? It is either attached or detached at the bottom. Scientists do not know what purpose earlobes serve, but they do know that they continue to grow as we age.
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In this sport, the referee throws a flag when an offense is committed.
What is football? The flag is yellow. It’s called a penalty flag because the offending team receives a penalty of five to 15 yards, depending on the severity of the infraction.
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Most people do not want this animal to see his shadow on February 2.
What is groundhog? Also known as a woodchuck, the special weather-forecasting groundhog’s proper name is Punxsutawney Phil. If he sees his shadow, legend has it we will see six more weeks of winter. We can expect an early spring if he doesn’t see his shadow.
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This is the traditional color of tennis clothing.
What is white? While most clubs have relaxed the rule that players must wear white, Wimbledon is one of a dying breed that still requires it.
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You can ride on the subway that connects the House and Senate office buildings to this building.
What is the Capitol? The original Capitol subway was inaugurated in 1909.
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This refers to something that can be eaten, such as the part of a plant that is safe to eat.
What is edible? For example, we eat apples, but the seeds are not edible because they contain cyanide.
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It is one of three countries that have dark-blue-and-white flags.
What are Finland, Greece, or Israel?
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Almost every four years, this affects February.
What is leap year? An extra day is added to February during leap years. Without adding an extra day, the seasons would start drifting earlier. NBC reports that the rule for skipping a leap year is: “If a year is divisible by 100 and not divisible by 400, leap year is skipped.”
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This fashion house spawned the little black dress (LBD).
What is Chanel? Coco Chanel’s brand launched it in the 1920s. You can never go wrong when dressed in an LBD. It can be dressed up or down, and it has survived the test of time.
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When in D.C., attend a performance at the Center for Performing Arts named for this president.
Who is John F. Kennedy? The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts houses the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera.
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If something is facile, it can be done with this.
What is ease? The word facile comes from the Latin facilis, meaning “easy.”
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Pirates are associated with this flag.
What is the Jolly Roger? The flag features a white skull and crossbones on a black background.
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Although rare, February is the only month where it is possible not to have this in the night sky.
What is a full moon? If the January full moon falls on January 31, you won’t see the next full moon until the beginning of March.
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While the bob is an enduring hairstyle, it debuted during this decade.
What are the 1920s? Before the Roaring Twenties, long hair was the norm.
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Witness the changing of the guard at this national landmark.
What is Arlington National Cemetery? Arlington is the nation’s largest military cemetery. The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier takes place at every hour on the hour from October 1 through March 31 and every half hour from April 1 through September 30.
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This is a large, imposing building or structure.
What is edifice? Examples include the U.S. Capitol and the cathedrals of Europe.
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This is the only U.S. state flag with different images on each side of the flag.
What is Oregon? The front side shows the state seal, the words State of Oregon, and 1859, the year Oregon was admitted to the Union. The reverse side shows a beaver on a log, a nod to “The Beaver State,” Oregon’s nickname.
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On February 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving the federal government the right to do this.
What is impose a federal income tax? The initial tax rate was three percent on incomes more than $800.
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This men’s golf shirt is branded with the iconic crocodile.
What is Lacoste? Over the years, Lacoste has tweaked the crocodile logo, but it remains the brand’s iconic logo
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You can go here to watch Federal Reserve notes being printed.
What is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? No, you won’t receive samples, but admission is free.