PINK!
Somerby Facts
Traveling Through Brazil
Month of February
Riddles
100
In Marty Robbins' song "A White Sport Coat", what kind of pink flower was he wearing?
Carnation
100
Which one of your neighbors was once a court appointed conservator for the state of California?
Sandy
100
What is the capital city of Brazil?
Brasilia
Lots of people think Rio de Janeiro is the Capital but it’s actually Brasilia. Other big cities include Sao Paulo, Salvador and Fortaleza.
100
The month of February features five National Health Observances (NHOs) that supports a mission to improve health across the United States. Can you name one or all of the NHOs?
- American Heart Month
- National Cancer Prevention Month
- Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7–14)
- World Cancer Day (February 4)
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7)
Dental Health
100
It belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do. What is it?
Your name
200
All these can be good for you, but the juice from which pink fruit is said to have particular health benefits by helping to lower harmful cholesterol:
a. Watermelon
b. Apple
c. Grapefruit
d. Strawberries
C. Grapefruit
200
Which one of your Somerby neighbors met his wife at a Nashville drive-in?
Bob Cooper
200
What percent of the Amazon Rainforest is in Brazil?
a. 20%
b. 40%
c. 60%
d. 80%
60%
Most of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil. The rainforest is full of animals and sometimes called ‘the lungs of the Earth’ because all the trees pump out oxygen which help combat climate change.
200
What is a leap year and why do have them?
A leap year means there's an extra day in the calendar.
"It takes approximately 365.25 days for Earth to orbit the Sun — a solar year. We usually round the days in a calendar year to 365. To make up for the missing partial day, we add one day to our calendar approximately every four years. That is a leap year," according to NASA.
200
What is cut on a table, but is never eaten?
A deck of cards
300
What film includes the main character Inspector Clouseau?
The Pink Panther
300
Mardi Gras will be celebrated at Somerby on what day this week?
Thursday, February 8th at 2:30pm in the Bistro.
300
What is the official language of Brazil?
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese. To say hello you say ‘Olá’.
It is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese – other South American countries mainly speak Spanish.
300
What is the 2024 Black History Month Theme?
African Americans and the Arts
300
What has four wheels and flies?
A garbage truck
400
Metaphorically speaking, which pink creatures could you expect to hallucinate about as a result of drinking too much alcohol?
Elephants. The expression pink elephants was first used by author Jack London in his novel "John Barleycorn". Disney Dumbo
400
Bob and Betty had an interesting first date, do you know why?
Two men showed up to pick-up Betty for a date. Bob was one of them. She had to choose which one to go on a date with and she chose Bob.
400
This is often considered a national dish in Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro. It is made from black beans, pork and beef stewed together.
Feijoada
400
What date is Valentine's Day?
Wednesday, February 14th
400
What 4-letter word can be written forward, backward or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?
NOON
500
Which rose is colored a deep pink and has the unusual distinction of being almost thornless?
Zephirine Drouhin otherwise know as a climbing rose.
500
Which one of your neighbors had a pet named "Lamby"?
Clara
500
Brazil borders ten countries in South America. It is every South American country, except Chile and Ecuador. What are the 10 countries?
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana
500
What is the birthstone for February?
Amethyst
500
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age