Question 1: We’re at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Where is it? A Virginia B Kentucky C Tennessee More than 400,000 US service members and eligible family members are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is across the Potomoc River from Washington, DC. Established during the Civil War, Arlington now stretches across 600 acres. … Read more
We’re at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Where is it? A Virginia B Kentucky C Tennessee Fact: More than 400,000 US service members and eligible family members are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is across the Potomoc River from Washington, DC. Established during the Civil War, Arlington now stretches across 600 acres. It … Read more
What was the original name of Memorial Day? A Veterans Day B Decoration Day C Remembrance Day Fact: Decoration Day took root after the Civil War, when both Union and Confederate soldiers were memorialized with flowers placed on their graves. At Arlington National Cemetery, where our photo was taken, the headstones are adorned with American … Read more
Which of these presidents is buried at Arlington National Cemetery? A Franklin D. Roosevelt B John F. Kennedy C Woodrow Wilson Fact: President John F. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on November 25, 1963, three days after his assassination. His wife, Jacqueline, lit an eternal flame at the head of his grave. Millions … Read more
Question 1: Which Canadian province is home to the Butchart Gardens? A British Columbia B Alberta C Manitoba Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, began as a limestone quarry. Beginning in 1904, Jennie Butchart gradually transformed the site into a showcase of floral design. Today, over a million visitors come annually to explore themed … Read more
Which Canadian province is home to the Butchart Gardens? A British Columbia B Alberta C Manitoba Fact: Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, began as a limestone quarry. Beginning in 1904, Jennie Butchart gradually transformed the site into a showcase of floral design. Today, over a million visitors come annually to explore themed gardens, … Read more
What is the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers called? A Bonsai B Penjing C Pruning Fact: Bonsai, which means ‘tray planting,’ was first practiced by the Chinese around 200. The Japanese term ‘bonsai’ emerged later, reflecting their refinement of the art. Initially, bonsai were reserved for aristocrats, symbolizing wealth and … Read more
Which is the oldest botanical garden in the US? A Missouri Botanical Garden B Bartram’s Garden C New York Botanical Garden Fact: Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia was founded in 1728 by botanist John Bartram. It was a key site for plant research and exchange. The garden also features Rambo’s Rock, a historic riverside spot where … Read more
Question 1: We’re at Jotunheimen National Park for European Day of Parks. Where is it? A Norway B Sweden C Finland Jotunheimen National Park covers about 444 square miles in southern Norway and packs in over 250 peaks taller than 6,000 feet. The name means ‘Home of the Giants,’ a nod to the mythical Jötnar … Read more
We’re at Jotunheimen National Park for European Day of Parks. Where is it? A Norway B Sweden C Finland Fact: Jotunheimen National Park covers about 444 square miles in southern Norway and packs in over 250 peaks taller than 6,000 feet. The name means ‘Home of the Giants,’ a nod to the mythical Jötnar from … Read more