Luck of the Irish
In what city do a bunch of plumbers celebrate by dumping 40 pounds of dye into the river?
Chicago
Rosa Parks’ activism led to which key moment in the Civil Rights Movement?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
In which country do cherry blossom trees signify the beginning of spring?
Japan
What is the total number of national teams competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
20
The term “March Madness” was first used in 1939 by this Illinois high school official, decades before it became associated with the NCAA Tournament.
H.V. Porter
In addition to looking after gold, what do leprechauns in Irish folk tales make?
Shoes
‘Hope is the thing with feathers’ is one of the most well-known poems by which renowned writer?
Emily Dickinson
What Carnival celebration takes place between 3 Kings Day and Ash Wednesday?
Mardi Gras
While recovering from Tommy John surgery, this Yankees ace is expected to return mid‑2026.
Gerrit Cole
This school holds the record for the most men’s national championships with 11, including a historic run of seven straight from 1967–1973.
UCLA
On April 11, 1912 Francis Browne was on a pier in Ireland when he took one of the last known photos of what object?
The Titanic
Who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States?
Elizabeth Blackwell
Which Hindu holiday, known as the ‘festival of colors, happens in Spring?
Holi
Which defending champion is attempting to secure another World Baseball Classic title in 2026?
Japan
This program holds the all‑time record for the most Men's Final Four appearances with 21, most recently reaching the Final Four in 2022.
University of North Carolina
Considered one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures, the Book of Kells is a 9th-century illuminated manuscript held in the library of what Dublin institution of higher learning?
Trinity College
Who was the first Latina woman to become Supreme Court Justice in 2009?
Sonia Sotomayor
In Sweden and Finland, what do children dress up for Easter?
Easter witches
With 113 runs scored in spring training, this team led all of Major League Baseball.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Led by top freshman Cameron Boozer, this team enters the 2026 tournament as the national championship favorite.
Duke
What sixth-largest city in Ireland, located on the West Coast, is sometimes known as the "Bilingual Capital of Ireland" due to many Gaelic speakers and has a namesake seven-day horse race that is one of the largest in Ireland?
Galway
What African American woman is known for her contributions to the field of computer programming?
Dorothy Vaughan
Irish folklore suggests that leaving this early spring flower on a doorstep will attract fairies, who will then bless the house.
Primrose
Team USA’s 2026 roster includes this NL Rookie of the Year candidate known for his dominant fastball.
Paul Skenes
Winners of 11 straight games, this SEC powerhouse is projected as a No. 1 seed and remains a serious 2026 title contender.
Florida Gators