April Fools
It is thought that April Fools began in this country, famous for its cheese and wine.
What is France?
His birthdate in April, 1564, is unknown, but this English writer has this relevant triplet about birthdays:
“It is my birth-day:
I had thought to have held it poor: but, since my lord
Is Antony again, I will be Cleopatra.”
Who is William Shakespeare?
The US Tax code has more words than this famously long book by Leo Tolstoy.
What is War and Peace?
On April 2nd, Ponce De Leon discovered this southeastern peninsula.
What is Florida?
Founded in 1972, this non-profit group distributes over 10 million trees each year.
What is the Arbor Day Foundation?
This famous American writer and humorist wrote a funny quip about April Fools Day.
Who is Mark Twain?
Born on April 23rd, 1928, this child actress has a drink named after her.
Who is Shirley Temple?
The first known system of taxation took place around 3000-2800 BC, in this ancient river delta kingdom.
What is Egypt?
On April 4th, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was killed in this city
What is Memphis, Tennessee?
This U.S. President issued the Arbor Day Proclamation to school children across the country.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
In 1996, this fast food chain pretended that they were going to buy and rename the Liberty Bell.
What is Taco Bell?
Born on April 10th, 1936, this football coach and sportscaster never had a losing season.
Who is John Madden?
This amendment established the first permanent US Income Tax.
What is the 16th Amendment?
On April 9th, 1865, Robert E Lee surrendered in this village.
What is Appomattox Court House?
In 2004, this tree genus “Quercus” was declared to be the U.S. national tree.
What is the oak tree?
In Britain and Scotland, pranks and practical jokes must stop at this time.
What is 12pm?
Born on April 12th, 1947, this comedian and television host had a 33 year career.
Who is David Letterman?
This person is famous for a quote about “death and taxes.”
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
On April 24th, 1800, this institution of preservation was established.
What is the Library of Congress?
In 1872, this Nebraska City journalist and politician founded Arbor Day.
Who is Julius Sterling Morton?
In 2008, the BBC published a fake documentary that these animals had suddenly evolved to fly.
What are Penguins?
Born on April 25th, 1917, this African-American singer was known as “The First Lady of Song”
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
During WWII, the highest US tax bracket almost took this percent of income.
What is 100%?
On April 26th, 1986, this power plant exploded in the present day country of Ukraine.
What is the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant?
The previously conceived name for Arbor Day.
What is Sylvan Day?