Valentine Trivia
What Profession receives the most Valentine Day Card?
Answers: Teachers are the number one recipient of Valentines.
And honestly, who else is more deserving?
What were Candy Hearts originally intended for?
Answer: Cough Drops
In 1847, Boston pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine that simplified the lozenge production process, resulting in the first candy-making machine. After identifying an opportunity to revolutionize the candy business, Chase shifted his focus to candy production with Necco wafers.
Who played in the 2022 Superbowl?
Answer: Bengals vs Rams
Unscramble this word:
dsbir velo
Hint: Tweet, tweet, rockin' robin
Answer: Love Birds
What day and month is Groundhog Day held on?
1. December 7th
2. July 4th
3. February 2nd
4. June 19th
Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2. Groundhog Day is a unique U.S. celebration in which people turn to these mammals to predict the weather: If the groundhog sees its shadow on that day, lore has it there will be six more weeks of winter
Who uses a bow and arrow to spread love?
Answer: Cupid
A very important medication invention was also introduced on Valentine's Day. What was it?
Answer: Penicillin
A little over 50 years later on February 14, 1929, penicillin was introduced by a young bacteriologist named Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered the mold by-product accidentally a few months earlier.
Where was the first Super Bowl?
1.Los Angeles
2. Philadelphia
3. New York
Answer: Los Angeles
Unscramble the word:
noitasrevnoc terhas
Hint: you can only get this candy on Valentine day
Answer: Conversation Hearts
A groundhog (Marmota monax) is also known as a
1.woodchuck
2.whistle-pig
3. land-beaver.
4. All three
Answer: All 3
A groundhog (Marmota monax) is also known as a woodchuck, whistle-pig, and a land-beaver.
Whistle –pig: That’s probably because a groundhog will make a high-pitched whistling sound to warn others if there is danger around! Other names for a groundhog are woodchuck and and land-beaver.
True or False:
Candy hearts weren't available in 2019.
Candy hearts weren't available in 2019.
ANswer: True
In 2018, Necco declared bankruptcy, forcing the company to close its original plant and sell off its candy brands. Spangler Candy Company ended up acquiring the rights to Sweethearts, and after setting up production in a new plant, Sweethearts returned to shelves in 2020 — but not without a few changes due to equipment problems. Luckily, by 2021, Spangler had worked out the kinks.
An infamous king made Valentine's Day an official holiday. Who was it?
______ VIII
Answer: n 1537, England's King Henry VIII officially declared February 14 the holiday of St. Valentine's Day by royal charter. And yes, he is the monarch who had six wives: one who died, one who survived, two who he divorced, and two who he beheaded.
What is the most popular food eaten on Super Bowl Sunday?
Answer: Chicken wings.
Unscramble this word:
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Hint: it would hurt if you were shot with this.
Answer: Cupids Arrow
Groundhogs are good one of the following:
1. Chucking wood
2. Digging in soil/dirt
3.Riding a bike
Answer: 2
Groundhogs may not be good a chucking wood, but they are great diggers. All that digging tills the soil and provides shelter for other critters, and their waste is great fertilizer.
What is the favorite chocolate candy in a Valentine Day chocolate box?
Answer: Caramel
True and False: "Vinegar Valentines" were used to deter suitors in Victorian England.
Answer: True
During the Victorian Era and into the 20th century, those who didn’t want the attention of certain suitors would anonymously send "vinegar valentines" or "penny dreadfuls," which would range from sassy to cruel and could be purchased to insult just about anyone in your life
How much does the Vince Lombardi trophy weigh?
1. 2 pounds
2. 7 pounds
3. 5 pounds
Answer: 7 pounds
Unscramble this word:
tarehteesw
Hint: a loving nick name
Answer: Sweetheart
True or False: Punxsutawney Phil drinks magic punch to extend his life?
Answer: False
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club claims that a magical punch extends Phil’s life (yeah, right), but wild groundhogs only live around six to eight years maximum and captive animals 14 years max.
True or False:
Men and women prefer candy to flowers.
Answer: True
Both men and women prefer to receive chocolate over flowers, according to the National Confectioners Association. The survey also found that chocolate sales represent 75% or more of Valentine's Day candy purchases.
What very important patent was applied for on February 14.?
ANswer: Telephone
On Valentine's Day in 1876, a then 29-year-old Alexander Graham Bell applied for his telephone patent, entitled an “Improvement in Telegraphy.” That same day, inventor Elisha Gray applied for a patent caveat for a similar invention from the same office, but Bell ended up receiving patent approval less than a month later.
Who is the famous jewelry company that manufactures the Lombardi Trophy?
Answer: Tiffany & Co.
Unscramble this word:
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Hint: sparkles
Answer: Diamond Ring
What company does Punxsutawney Phil act in commercial for?
Answer: PA Lottery