Who jumped over the moon in a nursery rhyme?
A. Moose
B. Bird
C. Sheep
D. Cow
D. Cow
Hey, diddle, diddle,
The cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon;
The little dog laughed
To see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
What is the most popular ice cream flavour?
A. Chocolate
B. Cookies & Cream
C. Vanilla
D. Mint
C. Vanilla
Vanilla ice cream accounts for about 29% of supermarket sales in the United States. Chocolate ranks second, at 8.9%, and butter pecan comes in third, with 5.3%.
What civilization created the first cakes?
A. Ancient Egyptians
B. Ancient Rome
C. Aztec Civilization
D. Indus Valley Civilizations
B. Ancient Egyptians
They were among the first to develop baking techniques, creating flat, unleavened breads that were cooked on hot stones. These early "cakes" were often made with simple ingredients and served as offerings to the gods.
In what country did the tradition of putting candles on birthday cakes originate?
A. Germany
B. China
C. France
D. Russia
A. Germany
The first well-documented case of candles being placed on a birthday cake comes from Germany in 1746. A man named Count Ludwig von Zinzendorf held a lavish birthday celebration at his home which included a large cake with candles stuck into it, and the number of candles corresponded to his age
Which OT has been skydiving?
A. Amy
B. Jennie
C. Sarah
D. Amy
C. Sarah
Who had a little star, and it was silver?
A. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
B. Sparkle, Sparkle Little Stars
C. Touch and Trace
D. Star Light, Star Bright
A. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
How I wonder what you are!
After the United States, what country consumes the most ice cream?
A. New Zealand
B. Denmark
C. Canada
A. New Zealand
New Zealand ranks second in ice cream consumption. Denmark comes in third, while Canada takes seventh place.
What revolutionized cake-making in the 19th century?
A. Salt
B. Baking Powder
C. Flour
D. Brown Sugar
B. Baking Powder
Prior to the 19th century, bakers relied on yeast to leaven cakes, which resulted in dense, bread-like cakes. In the 1840s, baking soda was introduced, offering a faster and more consistent way to leaven cakes, but it still required an acid to activate it.
The song “Birthday” was a hit for which famous band?
A. The Beatles
B. Pink Floyd
C. The Doors
D. Grateful Dead
A. The Beatles
The Beatles were the famous band responsible for the hit song "Birthday". The song appears on their 1968 album, The Beatles (also known as the White Album).
Which OT is a Survivor fan?
A. Elle
B. Jordan
C. Patsy
D. Caroline
D. Caroline
What did the itsy bitsy spider climb up?
A. Her Web
B. Her Shed
C. The Waterspout
D. The Waterwell
C. The Waterspout
The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
Out came the sun, and dried up all the rain
And the itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the spout again
What flavors are usually in Neapolitan ice cream?
A. Orange, lemon, and vanilla
B. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry
C. Chocolate, caramel, and vanilla
B. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry
Historically, Neapolitan ice cream was made with pistachio, vanilla, and cherry, which represented the colors of the Italian flag. However, the current standard of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry is more widely accepted today.
What does blowing out birthday candles symbolize?
A. Peace
B. Making a Wish
C. Strength
D. Purity
B. Making a Wish
It's rooted in ancient Greek and German customs where candles were believed to carry wishes to the gods and goddess. The act of blowing them out is also seen as a way to ward off bad spirits and symbolize the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one.
What is a leap year baby’s birthday called?
A) Leapling
B) Leaper
C) February child
D) A & B
D) A & B
Which PT has a cat named Gio?
A. Rachel
B. Mel
C. Emma
B. Allie
B. Mel
What did Humpty Dumpty sit on before he had a great fall?
A. A Wall
B. The Bench
C. A Stool
D. A Horse
A. A Wall
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
couldn’t put Humpty together again.
About how many licks does it take to finish a single-scoop ice cream cone?
A. 50
B. 100
C. 250
A. 50
The magic number is 50, but who's counting when every lick is a moment to cherish.
What famous brand introduced boxed cake mix in the 1940s?
A. Duncan Hines
B. Betty Crocker's
C. Great Value
D. King Arthur
B. Betty Crocker's
Betty Crocker packaged cake mixes were introduced five years later, in 1947, with Ginger Cake, the precursor of today's Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake.
Which flower is typically associated with May birthdays?
A) Lily of the Valley
B) Rose
C) Daisy
D) Sunflower
A) Lily of the Valley
The two flowers typically associated with May birthdays are lily of the valley and hawthorn. Both flowers bloom in May, making them a fitting choice for those born in this month.
Which two PT therapists is a only child?
A. Mel and Emma
B. Tara and Mel
C. Allie and Emma
D. Rachel and Mel
A. Mel and Emma
Where did the Muffin Man live according to the nursery rhyme?
A. Drury Lane
B. Donkey Lane
C. Kirk Lane
D. Dorothy Lane
A. Drury Lane
Do you know the muffin man?
The muffin man, the muffin man.
Do you know the muffin man
Who lives in Drury Lane?
"Rocky Road" ice cream was created after what historical event?
A. The stock market crash of 1929
B. US entry into World War II
C. US entry into the Vietnam War
A. The stock market crash of 1929
Edy's Grand Ice Cream created Rocky Road after the stock market crash of October 1929. The company's founders "hoped the name would give people something to smile about".
Which country holds the record for the most expensive cake?
A. Namibia
B. India
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Finland
C. United Arab Emirates
The record for the most expensive cake in the world, valued at $75 million, is held by a cake created for an engagement and birthday party in the United Arab Emirates. The cake was designed by British designer Debbie Wingham and featured over 4,000 diamonds, including a 5.2-carat pink diamond, a 6.4-carat yellow diamond, and 15 five-carat white diamonds, according to Town & Country Magazine. The cake was six feet long and nearly 1,000 pounds.
Which traditional game involves hitting a container filled with treats during birthday parties?
A) Pin the Tail on the Donkey
B) Musical Chairs
C) Piñata
D) Egg and Spoon Race
C) Piñata
Piñatas are common in Latin American cultures, especially in Mexico, and are often used in celebrations like birthdays and Christmas.
Which ST therapist can moonwalk?
A. Kelly
B. Cara
C. Lauren
D. Amelia
B. Cara