Teatime
This is what they call formal teatime in England.
What is high tea? High tea includes snacks, is held in the afternoon, and is served at a table. Afternoon teatime, which is less formal, is usually served in chairs or on sofas.
This is Florida’s nickname
What is the Sunshine State? Parts of the state are sunny 75 percent of the year
This happens to the days during spring.
What is grow longer? In the spring, the sun slowly begins to rise earlier and set later as we move into summer.
His teachers told him he was not smart enough to learn anything, yet he is credited with inventing the lightbulb.
Who is Thomas Edison? He made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts before finally succeeding with the invention.
What “Last Frontier” state is home to two of the United States’ largest forests?
Alaska. The Tongass National Forest stretches across more than 17 million acres, and the Chugach National Forest covers more than five million acres.
Tea figures into fortune-telling by this method.
What is reading the tea leaves? After drinking a cup of tea, a person asks a question while turning the few drops of remaining liquid into a saucer. Tea readers discern the message from the arrangement of the leaves left in the cup
When you think of citrus production in Florida, you probably think of this fruit.
What is orange? Oranges account for around 90 percent of Florida citrus production.
After the snowdrops pop up and before the buttercups bloom, these yellow, white, and purple flowers begin to appear.
What are crocuses? Fun fact: Saffron comes from crocus stamens. There are also fall-blooming crocuses.
This early auto manufacturer went broke five times before succeeding.
Who is Henry Ford? He invented mass production
What general type of tree leaves your lungs feeling refreshed after a walk through a forest? Hint: They are popular at Christmas
Pine. They contain a compound that is found in bronchodilators used to treat asthma.
This tea is often consumed at night before bedtime because it relaxes and relieves stress.
What is chamomile? It doesn’t contain caffeine, so the relaxation it provides can promote sleep.
It is the capital of Florida.
What is Tallahassee? Before the capital moved to Tallahassee, the legislature divided its time between St. Augustine and Pensacola.
You will notice chirping and see these new structures in tree branches.
What are birds’ nests? Different birds build different types of nests. For example, blackbirds and robins build classic, bowl-shaped nests, while a mourning dove will quickly throw together a flimsy platform of twigs.
This star of The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins failed her first screen test with MGM studios.
Who is Julie Andrews? They told her she wasn’t photogenic enough for acting
What western province in Canada produces the most wood and has the highest revenue in the forest industry?
British Columbia. In 2019, Canada exported $33 billion in forest products.
This kind of tea is considered a superfood.
What is green? The compounds in green tea are said to have healing properties.
Name one of the two states with larger populations than Florida
What is California or Texas? In 2014, Florida surpassed the population of New York.
Ponds begin to fill with tadpoles, which are these immature amphibians.
What are frogs? They are born in the water and move to land when they mature
Norma Jean Baker, known by this screen name, was told in a modeling audition to either work as a secretary or get married.
Who is Marilyn Monroe? She went beyond modeling into an acting career and starred in films such as Some Like It Hot.
What 1942 Disney movie focused on a young deer and his forest animal friends?
Bambi. The film was based on an Austrian novel written by Felix Salten and first published in 1923.
Tea originated in this country.
What is China? It was allegedly discovered when leaves fell into a pot of boiling water
This is the proper name for sea cows, which populate the water in and around Florida.
What are manatees? They are mammals that spend their entire life in the water
These butterflies begin their migration north.
What are monarchs? They overwinter in Mexico. In the spring, they begin their journey to the United States and Canada.
A newspaper editor fired this man, stating he “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” The man went on to be a huge success and create the “happiest place on Earth.”
Who is Walt Disney? In fact, Disney had his share of failures and was once quoted, “You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
In what western state would you likely find forests with redwood trees?
California. Redwood National Park’s forests are full of them.