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What was the name of the ship that sailed from England to Cape Cod in 1620?
The Mayflower
The ship brought approximately 150 people (crew and pilgrims) to the New World.
What Pacific Island chain is known for a gigantic species of land turtle?
The Galápagos
Male Galápagos giant tortoises weigh about 500 pounds, and females weigh about 250 pounds
What zodiac sign does the lion represent?
Leo
Leo is the zodiac sign for those born between July 23 and August 22.
This is the name of a children’s game where kids ask permission from a parental figure.
What is Mother, May I?
The game is intended to teach manners and self-restraint
In what profession did Tom Clancy gain fame?
Author Seventeen
of Clancy’s novels have been best sellers, including his most famous novel, The Hunt for Red October. Clancy died in October 2013.
What feat did Sir Barton, Secretariat, and War Admiral accomplish?
All won the Triple Crown Only 13 horses have won the three races that make up the Triple Crown: Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes
What material, taken from the shells of certain turtles, was once used in eyeglass frames and decorative items?
Tortoiseshell
It was taken from the hawksbill sea turtle until plastic manufacturing replaced this practice
What is the name of Tarzan’s female companion?
Jane
The character of Jane appears in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ first Tarzan novel, Tarzan of the Apes. The character reappears throughout most of the series
This May holiday is considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the U.S.
What is Memorial Day?
It falls on the last Monday of May.
In what decade did the Cuban Missile Crisis take place?
1960s
The 13-day confrontation between the Soviet Union, Cuba, and the United States ended when all parties agreed to dismantle their nuclear weapons.
To what prestigious group of schools do Princeton, Yale, and Brown Universities belong?
Ivy League
Cornell, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania are the other Ivy League schools.
What famed naturalist is known for studying the Galápagos tortoises?
Charles Darwin
Sailing around the Galápagos Islands in the 1830s, Darwin catalogued the unique tortoises on the 13 large islands
What is the capital of Jamaica?
Kingston
Jamaica is located in the Caribbean.
Around one-quarter of all flower and plant sales are made in conjunction with this May holiday.
What is Mother’s Day?
Lilies, orchids, and tulips are some of the most popular flowers.
Who painted The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
The mural was painted between 1494 and 1498. It covers a wall in the dining hall of the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy.
What cream-filled cookie is advertised as “America’s favorite cookie”?
Oreo
The cookie was originally produced in 1912, but with lemon-meringue or cream flavors. The lemon-meringue flavor was discontinued in the 1920s.
The two continents with the most turtle species are Asia and what other continent?
North America
Specifically, the highest diversity of turtle species is found in South Asia and southeastern North America
In what sport did American Chris Evert participate?
Tennis
She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships during her career. She was the No. 1 tennis player in the world in the 1970s.
This is May’s birthstone.
What is emerald?
The stone represents love and success
Whom did Prince William marry in 2011?
Catherine (Kate) Middleton
The royal couple welcomed an heir to the throne in July 2013.
What musical instrument did B.B. King and Jimi Hendrix play?
Guitar (electric)
Despite a very short musical career, Hendrix is considered one of the greatest electric guitar players of all time. B.B. King is regarded as one of the greatest blues musicians of all time, hence the nickname “King of Blues.”
What are baby turtles called?
Hatchlings
At one year old, they are called yearlings, and then around two years old, they are called juveniles.
How many fiddlers did “Old King Cole” have in the nursery rhyme of the same name?
Three
In the nursery rhyme, he “calls for his fiddlers three.” The rhyme first appeared in print around 1708.
This Canadian holiday falls on the next-to-last Monday in May.
What is Victoria Day?
It celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday
What classic letter tile game involves double letter scoring and exchanging tiles?
Scrabble
The popular game was created in 1938. The game is played in 120 countries worldwide. It is currently produced in 29 different languages