February Facts
Originally coming from a superstition in the 1800s, today is the day we wait for a certain critter to come out of his burrow and look for his shadow.
Groundhog
Born on February 11th, this American actress rose to international fame on the TV sitcom Friends. She eventually transitioned to films, having a successful career in movies as well.
Jennifer Aniston
This is the legal process through which people or other entities who cannot repay debts to credits may seek reliefs from some of all of their debts. Businesses typically file for this when they aren't doing well.
Bankruptcy
This is the protective outer covering of a tree but also the sound a dog makes.
Bark
This is the act of entering an owner's land or property without permission.
Trespassing
February 1964, Over 73 million Americans watch this music group make their first American television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The Beatles
Born on February 7th, this American comedian and actor first gained prominence for his standup routines in the 1980s within NYC comedy clubs. He has then expanded his career with versatile roles, from movies to hosting award shows, to producing TV shows, and doing some voice acting.
Chris Rock
This is the field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. There are four categories of this, land, marine, air and space. In more modern cars today, you typically find this type of system in it.
Navigation
This is a piece of metal that is sharp at one end and flat at the other, typically for attaching things. It can also mean the hard covering at the end of our fingers and toes.
Nail
This is an act that involves influencing, impeding or interfering with legal proceedings. It can mean getting in the way of prosecutors, investigators or other government officials.
Obstruction of Justice
Also known as Fat Tuesday, this is the final feasting day before the Christian tradition of Lent. The biggest celebration of this holiday is located in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras
Born on February 17th, this American actor has rose from a child actor to a successful career as an adult. One of his breakthrough roles was in the popular TV show "3rd rock from the sun". From there, he earned roles not only as an actor, but as a writer and director as well. He's known for his subtle personality and big smile.
Joseph Gordon Levitt
This is a type of individual who collects and gathers information in the form of text, audio or pictures, processes it into news and shares it with the public.
Journalist
This is a person in a story or a trait that distinguishes something or someone.
Character
This is when someone uses another's personal information without their permission to commit fraud or other crimes.
Identity Theft
This group of people from Asia celebrate their new year during this month and is celebrated by about 1/4 of the population. Some symbols of the holiday include dragons, oranges and the color red. What Asian country is this?
Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year
Celebrating his birthday yesterday, this English singer original got his career starting as part of a male group in 2010. He officially began his solo career in 2017 on an episode of Saturday night live. He eventually became the first British male artist to debut at number one in the US with his first album.
Harry Styles
This is a human-powered watercraft propelled by the action of pedals turning a wheel.
Paddleboat
This is a period of the year with a particular climate and weather. It also means to apply spices or flavorings to food.
Season
This is a crime involving the unlawful taking or theft of the personal property of another person or business.
Larceny
On February 1st, 2003, this space shuttle broke apart in flight, killing all seven crew members. During lift-off, there was said to be some damage, which caused problems before landing. What space shuttle was this?
Columbia
Born on February 16th, this American actress has been acting since she was four but has often been overshadowed by the early success of her sisters. She eventually took the Hollywood storm on her own path with a 2011 film. She got her breakout role in 2019 joining the Marvel and Avengers cast.
Elizabeth Olson
This is a two-player board game played with counters and dice. It's a classic table game that dates back nearly 5,000 years.
Backgammon
Draft
This is the process of illegally concealing the origin of money, obtained from illicit activities such as drug trafficking, corruption, embezzlement or gambling, and then converting it into a legit source.
Money Laundering