Happy
40th
Birthday
Bethany
May 23rd
100

This “happy hormone” is a neurotransmitter that drives your brain's reward system.

What is Dopamine?

100

This “Teflon President” was the 40th President of the United States.

Who is Ronald Reagan?

100

Geminis can be born in these 2 months.

What are May and June?

100

Bethany Cabe debuted in this Marvel comic in December 1978,when Tony Stark’s attention was quickly captured by a stunning redhead.

What is Iron Man?

100

In 1943, this dynamic duo was ambushed and gunned down with over 100 rounds of ammunition by police in Black Lake, Louisiana.

Who are Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow?

200

“Happy Accidents” is the title of this comedienne and Glee star’s memoir.

Who is Jane Lynch?

200

Celebrate your 40th anniversary by gifting your spouse this gemstone (or a pair of slippers).

What is Ruby?

200

More people are born on this day of the week than any other.

What is Tuesday?

200

Bethany Hamilton survived a shark attack in 2003 and ultimately went on to excel in this sport.

What is professional surfing?

200

In 1788 this state became the 8th to ratify the US constitution.

What is South Carolina?

300

Pharrell Williams originally wrote the 2013 hit “Happy” for this fellow “The Voice” judge.

Who is Cee Lo Green?

300

This element with the symbol Zr is the 40th on the periodic table.

What is zirconium?

300

This is the most common birth date in the United States.

What is September 9th?

300

The city of Bethany, modern day al-Eizariya’s, top landmark is the tomb of this biblical figure.

Who is Lazarus?

300

In 1999, Gerry Bloch, at age 81, became the oldest climber to scale El Capitan in this National Park. He broke his own record that he set when he was 68 years old.

What is Yosemite?

400

In this European country, it’s illegal for any bar to provide a discounted-drink window. While some countries have restrictions, no other country prohibits happy hour outright.

Where is Ireland?

400

This Irish band sent fans worldwide on a treasure hunt called “40 songs, 40 cities” display of their lyrics in 40 cities worldwide.

Who is U2?

400

In Korea, this is one of the two most important birthdays.

What is the 100th day or 60th year of life?

400

The name Bethany means house of this tear-shaped fruit with a green skin that ripens to purple or brown.

What are figs?

400

Born on this day in 1933, this actress got her breakout role as Alexis Colby on the U.S. soap opera Dynasty.

Who is Dame Joan Collins?

500

Released in December 1996, “Happy Holidays, Jessi” is the 103 book in this series created by Ann M. Martin.

What is the Baby-Sitters Club?

500

In the 40th episode of Gilmore Girls, “Teach Me Tonight,” Rory breaks this bone when Jess crashes his car.

What is her wrist?

500

This odd tradition is said to help Canadian children to slip away from bad luck.

What are buttered noses/nose greasing?

500

The name Bethany ranked in the 100 most popular names for girls in the United States during the 1980s, reaching its pinnacle of popularity in this year, when it was the 87th most popular name for girls.

What is 1987?

500

On the day Bethany was born, this song was #1 in the US.

What is Flashdance…What a Feeling by Irene Cara?