Fun February Facts
What does it mean if the groundhog sees his shadow?
What is six more weeks of winter?
True or False? Youtube used to shut down accounts with birthdates entered as February 29th because it assumed it was a bot.
True
Who famously said "The time is always right to do what is right"?
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Born on February 22, 1962, this person was also known as a "crocodile hunter" and was fond of the phrase "Crikey!"
Who is Steve Irwin?
This day of celebration and competition ranks second highest for food consumption in the US after Thanksgiving.
What is Super Bowl Sunday?
What are the three colors associated with Mardi Gras?
What are purple, gold, and green?
In some European countries, February 29th is also known as ___________ or Ladies' Privilege.
Bachelor's Day
Who was the first African American Golf Champion to tour on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit
Who is Tiger Woods?
Born on February 20, 1988 in Barbados, this R&B artist is also known for her beauty and fashion brand "Fenty Beauty"
Who is Rihanna?
This holiday is celebrated the day before Lent and translated from French means "Fat Tuesday"
What is Mardi Gras?
The birthstone for the month of February
What is Amethyst?
In Denmark, how many gloves does a man have to buy a women if they turn down their leap day marriage proposal?
A) 12
B) 4
C) 20
A) 12
Who was the first African American to serve as the Secretary of State of the United States?
Who is Colin Powell?
Born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, CA, this three-time Grammy-winning R&B singer recently performed at the Super Bowl and made his film debut in the 2019 movie Uncut Gems.
Who is The Weeknd?
In the U.S. & Canada, these holidays are celebrated on the third Monday in February (both for full points)
What is Presidents' Day & Family Day?
What are the two astrological signs associated with February?
What are Aquarius and Pisces?
People born on the leap day are called?
What is a "leapling" or "leaper"?
Who is ranked as the second best-selling female artist of the 21st century with record sales of over 37 million dollars?
Who is Beyonce Knowles?
Born on February 7, 1812, who was the author known for works such as A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and A Christmas Carol?
Who is Charles Dickens?
This event is celebrated in late January or February by billions of people across the world.
What is Lunar New Year?
Why is February shorter than other months?
A Roman superstitious fear of even numbers (February was the month to honor the dead, therefore the "unlucky" month)
The % of the US population born on Leap Day
What is 0.07%?
Jackie Robinson debuted in Major League Baseball at which position and for which team? (Both for full points)
What is first base and who are the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Born on February 12, 1809, this person is known for writing the "Origin of Species"
Who is Charles Darwin?
Cupid comes from which mythology?
What is Greek mythology?