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100

How many teams are in the men’s tournament

68

100

This leafy plant is a symbol of Ireland

What is the Shamrock

100

What's the maximum number of times Friday the 13th can occur in a single year?

Three times

100

When does Spring start in 2026?

March 20th, 2026

100

This is the most popular flavor of pie in America

Apple

200

This team won the Women's NCAA Championship in 2006.

Maryland

200

The Irish flag has these three colors

Orange, White & Green

200

True or False: Some buildings skip the 13th floor due to superstitions

True

200

What is the famous, two-minute horse race held in spring?

The Kentucky Derby

200

Pi is the most used in what field of mathematics

Geometry

300

When is Selection Sunday for the men’s NCAA tournament (2026)

Sunday, March 15 (for 2026)

300

This potato-based dish is a comfort food in Ireland.

Colcannon

300

In which country is it considered bad luck to give someone a clock as a gift?

China

300

Which country introduced the Easter Bunny tradition to America through immigration?

Germany

300

In the Greek and English alphabets, pi is this letter. (HINT: The answer is a number.)

16

400

What is the second to last round called, when only four teams are left?

The Final Four

400

This horseshoe position is said to “hold” good luck

Open end up

400

According to an old sailors superstition, what day is considered unlucky to start a sea voyage?

Sunday

400

Who is the Greek goddess of Spring and nature?

Persephone

400

This Physicist was born on Pi Day

Albert Einstein

500

Team that won the first NCAA Men's Championship in 1939

Oregon

500

This ancient Celtic festival is considered a precursor to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Samhain

500

What is the scientific term for the fear of Friday the 13th?

Paraskevidekatriaphobia

500

Which country does Easter Island belong to?

Chile

500

These are the first 5 digits of Pi

3.1415