The bluebonnet is the state flower of… A Missouri B Texas C Oregon The bluebonnet became the state flower of Texas in 1901. In early spring, bluebonnets turn many fields in the Lone Star state into acres of vibrant blue. The correct answer is Texas.
What kind of blooms are these? A Foxgloves B Wild lupines C Hollyhocks Wild lupines thrive in dry, sandy soils and blooms in late spring or early summer. The correct answer is Wild lupines.
What is another name for lupine flowers? A Forget-me-nots B Mayflowers C Bluebonnets ‘Bluebonnet’ is another name for blue- and purple-flowered lupines. The shape of lupine petals is said to resemble the sunbonnets worn by pioneer women. The correct answer is Bluebonnets.
What flower is traditionally associated with Mother’s Day? A Carnations B Poppies C Roses Anna Jarvis gave out hundreds of white carnations in honor of her mother’s favorite flower in 1908, the first year she led a celebration of the event. The correct answer is Carnations.
What was the most common item given on Mother’s Day in 2022? A Greeting cards B Jewelry C Flowers Greeting cards were the most common item purchased for Mother’s Day 2022, narrowly beating out flowers. According to Hallmark, 113 million Mother’s Day cards are sold each year in the US. The correct answer is Greeting … Read more
Who persuaded President Woodrow Wilson to adopt Mother’s Day as a national holiday in 1914? A Anna Jarvis B Eleanor Roosevelt C Jane Addams Inspired by her mother’s wish for such a holiday, Anna Jarvis successfully organized a Mother’s Day celebration in 1908. But when it later became a commercialized event with cards and flowers, … Read more
What is the capital of Norway? A Reykjavik B Oslo C Stockholm Oslo is the capital city of Norway. It is home to well-known landmarks including Akershus Fortress, Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower, and Vigeland Sculpture Park. The correct answer is Oslo.
This beautiful pitch can be found in the tiny fishing village of Henningsvær. Which country are we in? A New Zealand B Norway C Canada Henningsvær Stadion is in the fishing village of Henningsvær in Norway’s Lofoten Archipelago. Henningsvær is home to around 500 people and a plethora of seabirds. The correct answer is Norway.
What are those wooden racks around the pitch for? A Stopping the ball going into the sea B Stopping people parking C Drying cod The wooden fish-drying racks are called ‘hjell’ and are adapted from old Norse techniques. The Vikings figured out that cod hung out in frigid sea winds would essentially freeze-dry into a … Read more
What is France’s Bordeaux region famous for? A Wine B Cheese C Chocolate Cordouan Lighthouse helped guide ships involved in Bordeaux’s famous wine trade through treacherous waters. Bordeaux blends, largely made up of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, are known all over the world for their exquisite flavors. The correct answer is Wine.