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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 milestone did Aya Nakamura achieve on Spotify?
Aya surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams, making her the most-listened-to French-language female artist on the platform.
Where was Aya Nakamura born?
Bamako, Mali
At what age did Aya Nakamura move to France?
Aya moved to France when she was 8 years old.
What significant event increased Aya Nakamura's fame in summer 2024?
In summer 2024, she gained even more worldwide fame by performing at the Paris Olympics
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.
