. William H. Carney was the first Black man to win what honor? A Congressional Medal of Honor B Nobel Prize C Purple Heart William Harvey Carney was a Union soldier in the Civil War. Born into slavery, he received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1900 for his bravery in preserving the American flag during … Read more
What’s the pastry associated with Carnival season called? A King cake B Carnivale cruller C Tricolor beignet Many celebrants in New Orleans call Carnival season ‘king cake season.’ The sugary treat is served throughout Carnival, and traditionally a dried bean or a figurine of a baby or some kind of cultural icon is hidden inside. … Read more
Mardi Gras marks the last day of the Carnival season, which starts on which day each year? A Shrove Tuesday B Fat Thursday C Epiphany (Three Kings Day) The Christian feast of Epiphany usually takes place on January 6, and is known around the world by various names: Twelfth Night, Three Kings Day, and here … Read more
What is the day before Mardi Gras called? A Lundi Gras B Aloha Festival C Ash Wednesday The eve of Mardi Gras, which is French for ‘Fat Tuesday,’ is known as Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) and sees Rex, king of the New Orleans Carnival, arriving by boat. While the custom is old, the popular use … Read more
Which inventor made a bigger contribution? Thomas Edison Nikola Tesla The correct answer is Thomas Edison.
Where’s your destination for relaxation? By the beach Hitting the slopes The correct answer is By the beach.
1: Actor-comedian Richard Belzer died at 78. He first played detective John Munch in which TV show? A Homicide: Life on the Streets B St. Elsewhere C Law & Order: SVU The correct answer is Homicide: Life on the Streets. 2: Oscar winner Ariana DeBose has been the target of social media criticism for her … Read more
What’s the proper way to cut a sandwich in half? Diagonally In the middle The correct answer is Diagonally.
What’s the name for a male duck? A Rooster B Drake C Tiercel The correct answer is Drake.
What is the collection of feathers on a bird’s head called? A Crest B Hat C Wattle The correct answer is Crest.