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- 4. This historical fiction novel was released on February 10, 2009, and made into a major motion picture starring Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Emma Stone.
- 6. A ring made with this birthstone had a carved image of Cupid and is said to be worn by St. Valentine.
- 7. This American painter, well-known for his artwork “American Gothic” was born on February 13, 1891.
- 9. On February 15, 1965, this country officially received its flag, 100 years after becoming a country.
- 10. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won gold in this category in February 2010 at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
- 12. This well-known annual league championship takes place every year on the second Sunday in February. It will be played on February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this year.
- 13. The official flower that represents birthdays in February.
- 14. The popular heart-shaped candies with cute messages were originally used as __________.
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- 1. This dwarf planet was discovered on February 18, 1930, and was named by 11-year-old, Venetia Burney.
- 2. February 10, 2024, marks the beginning of the Year of the __________.
- 3. This festival, which takes place on the same day as Shrove Tuesday, celebrates the end of the pre-Lenten season with colourful masks and parades.
- 5. Released in February 1940, this Disney motion picture featuring the beloved character Figaro, was the first animated feature to win a competitive Academy Award.
- 8. In 1990, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Helen Hunley, introduced this day to celebrate and honour loved ones.
- 11. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, better known as The __________, was born on February 16, 1990, in Scarborough.