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When was the Eiffel Tower built?
1889
Did French people like the Eiffel Tower when it was first built?
No, many people said it was ugly and were scared it would fall on them.
Who was Gustave Eiffel?
Gustave Eiffel was the engineer who designed and oversaw the construction of the Eiffel Tower.
Before the Eiffel Tower's completion, which structure held the record for the tallest man-made structure in the world?
The Washington Monument held the record for the tallest man-made structure before the Eiffel Tower.
For how many years was the Eiffel Tower originally planned to stand before being demolished?
20 years
Name at least 2 other cities in the world that have their own Eiffel Tower.
Las Vegas, USA and Tokyo, Japan, Paris, Texas Cincinnati, Ohio all have their own replicas of the Eiffel Tower.
What unique feature did Gustave Eiffel include at the very top of the Eiffel Tower for his personal use?
Gustave Eiffel had a private apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Who is Kylian Mbappé?
A professional football/soccer player.
Which club does Mbappé currently play for?
Real-Madrid
Which languages is Mbappé fluent in?
French, Spanish, and English.
What does the term 'Mardi Gras' literally translate to?
Fat Tuesday
What is hidden inside a traditional king cake?
A small figurine or plastic baby is hidden inside a traditional king cake.
Which religion is most closely associated with Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is most closely associated with Christianity, particularly the Catholic tradition.
Which two cities are named as the biggest hosts of Mardi Gras/Carnival celebrations?
New Orleans, Louisiana and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What are the social organizations that put on parades and balls called?
They are called 'krewes.'
What are the coins thrown from the floats called?
'doubloons.'
What did Bessie's family do for a living?
sharecroppers
Who was the first Black person in the world to receive an international pilot's license?
Bessie Coleman was the first Black person in the world to receive an international pilot's license.
Why did Bessie Coleman learn French?
She needed to speak French to enroll in flight schools in France. (France allowed women and people of color to enroll. The US did not.)
A popular drink in Morocco is known as __________.
Mint tea.
What is Victor Wembanyama's shoe size?
His shoe size is approximately 20.5 (US).
What team does Wembanyama play for?
He plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA.
What is Victor Wembanyama's wingspan?
His wingspan is approximately 8 feet.