Which dance from Argentina and Uruguay is danced by a couple in a close embrace?
AnswerTango
Tango grew up around the Río de la Plata in the late 1800s.
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Couples facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about couples and pairs, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In tennis, what is a match between pairs made up of one man and one woman called?
AnswerMixed doubles
Mixed doubles pairs a man and a woman on each side of the net.
Going deeper
Which figure skating discipline features a couple performing lifts and throw jumps?
AnswerPairs skating
Pairs skating includes overhead lifts and throw jumps, which ice dance does not.
Which small rodent is widely studied because it forms lasting pair bonds?
AnswerPrairie vole
Prairie voles form monogamous pair bonds, making them a model for studying bonding.
Which apes are famous for mated pairs singing duets together?
AnswerGibbons
Gibbon pairs sing coordinated duets that help mark territory and strengthen their bond.
Expert level
Paper is the traditional theme for which wedding anniversary?
Answer1st
The first anniversary is paper; traditional lists give wood for the 5th and tin for the 10th.
In Chinese tradition, which birds are a symbol of a loving, devoted couple?
AnswerMandarin ducks
Mandarin ducks are often shown in pairs in Chinese art as a symbol of love and fidelity.
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