Edible Combos
In the South, shrimp is often served on top of this fluffy grain.
What are grits? Shrimp and grits has been around for decades in the South. However, the dish experienced a resurgence in the 1980s when chef Bill Neal in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, added it to the menu of his restaurant, Crook’s Corner.
The popular toy "Lincoln Logs" was named after this US President.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Most people do not want this animal to see his shadow on February 2.
What is groundhog? Also known as a woodchuck, the special weather-forecasting groundhog’s proper name is Punxsutawney Phil. If he sees his shadow, legend has it we will see six more weeks of winter. We can expect an early spring if he doesn’t see his shadow.
Bo & Sunny, the Portuguese Water Dogs
Who is Barack Obama?
Self-guided multimedia tours are available for this storied, controversial institution associated with J. Edgar Hoover.
What is the FBI? Although the FBI is a domestic agency, it operates more than 80 offices worldwide.
Soup is often served with this lunch staple.
What is a sandwich? Top combinations include tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich, French onion soup and roast beef sandwich, and corn chowder with a lobster roll.
This President lives in infamy on the face of the $20 bill.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
Almost every four years, this affects February.
What is leap year? An extra day is added to February during leap years. Without adding an extra day, the seasons would start drifting earlier. NBC reports that the rule for skipping a leap year is: “If a year is divisible by 100 and not divisible by 400, leap year is skipped.”
Barney, the Scottish Terrier
Who was President George W. Bush's pet?
You’re bound to find a museum to explore in this collection of 17 museums based in Washington, D.C
What is the Smithsonian? Entrance is free; you can view exhibits on everything from science and aviation to art exhibits and the National Zoo.
Honey and this go together in tea for a warming home remedy for cold and flu.
What is lemon? Honey and lemon may help detoxify the body, soothe a sore throat, aid in weight loss, improve metabolism, and much more.
It took 14 years and 400 men to carve the faces of four former Presidents into this mountain.
What is Mount Rushmore?
On Valentine’s Day, many people receive roses of this color.
What is red? Red symbolizes romantic love. If the rose is thornless, it symbolizes love at first sight.
Buddy, the Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Who was President Clinton's pet?
You can ride on the subway that connects the House and Senate office buildings to this building.
What is the Capitol? The original Capitol subway was inaugurated in 1909.
Pork is often stuffed with or served with a side of this fruit.
What is apple? This combination’s long history dates to a recipe in a ninth-century Roman cookbook.
This former President claimed to have spotted a UFO in 1969 while serving as Governor of Georgia.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
Although rare, February is the only month where it is possible not to have this in the night sky.
What is a full moon? If the January full moon falls on January 31, you won’t see the next full moon until the beginning of March.
Checkers, the Cocker Spaniel
Who was President Nixon's pet?
When in D.C., attend a performance at the Center for Performing Arts named for this president.
Who is John F. Kennedy? The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts houses the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera.
This condiment removes the heat from wasabi-dipped sushi.
What is ginger? The ginger is pickled, and even if you don’t like wasabi alone, the combination is almost addicting. The ginger cleanses the palate after the explosion of flavors in the mouth.
This President was shot in the chest before giving a 90 minute speech. The thick manuscript in his coat pocket slowed the bullet enough to keep his injuries minimal.
Who is Theadore D. Roosevelt?
On February 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving the federal government the right to do this.
What is impose a federal income tax? The initial tax rate was three percent on incomes more than $800.
Him and Her, Beagles
Who was Lyndon B Johnson's pets?
Witness the changing of the guard at this national landmark.
What is Arlington National Cemetery? Arlington is the nation’s largest military cemetery. The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier takes place at every hour on the hour from October 1 through March 31 and every half hour from April 1 through September 30.
These are the two main ingredients in caprese.
What are tomatoes and mozzarella cheese? It is served with oil and vinegar and topped with basil.
These 3 Presidents have all won Grammys, Name one of them.
Who is Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter? No, they’re not singers or songwriters, but they did nab prizes for Best Spoken Word Album for the audio versions of their biographies.
The Soviets invaded this country in February 1979 and withdrew a few years later in defeat.
What is Afghanistan? The Afghans are fierce fighters, and the country has been called “the graveyard of empires.”
With no official name, but this president kept an alligator in his bathtub.
Who is John Quincy Adams? It was a gift from French general Marquis de Lafayette.
You can go here to watch Federal Reserve notes being printed.
What is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? No, you won’t receive samples, but admission is free.