Farm
True or False. Strawberries are considered part of the berry category.
False. Strawberries aren't actually berries, and they are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside. There are about 200 seeds on a single average strawberry!
What day does the Summer Solstice fall on?
June 21
Name one fruit that is known to be "in season" during this month.
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, nectarines, watermelon, and cantaloupe
2030. The FIFA World Cup happens every four years. It will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with some matches taking place in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
How many elevator lounges do we have?
Five
Can chickens fly?
Chickens can in fact fly, but not very well. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is only 13 seconds long.
True or False. Surfing was invented in Hawaii
True. Ancient Hawaiians have been surfing for over 1,000 years
What was the name of the famous astronaut that landed on the moon during this month?
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon and the famous quote "One step for man, one giant leap for mankind" was born.
How far did Canada get during this year's tournament?
The round of 16. This is the first time in history Canada has made it this far in the tournament!
True or False. When joining our Open Swim and AquaFit class, you have to know how to swim.
False. You are encouraged to participate, but are not required! Our pool has therapeutic benefits as well with jets that are good for the back and muscles. It also features a bench so if swimming isn't your thing, you can relax in the water for the hour. The depth of our pool is 1.2m in the deep end and 90cm in the shallow.
True or False. Pigs use mud as sunscreen.
True. Pigs roll in mud because they can't sweat, using it to cool down and protect their sensitive skin from sunburn
What popular summer fruit is known as "nature's candy"?
Watermelon. It's 92% water and also super sweet!
True or False. July is considered the hottest month of the year.
True. Within the Northern Hemisphere, it is famously known as the hottest month in the year.
How many times has Canada appeared in the World Cup?
Three times. First was in Mexico on 1986, then on 2022 in Qatar and third this year Hosted across North America.
What is the name of our most recent resident who moved in this past Friday?
Amelia Gonsalves. She is in 621 and she goes by the name of Evelyn. Come and say hi to her, she loves to have conversations with anyone!
How big is the largest recorded farm in acres? (Hint: It is in the millions. Answer must be within 5 million)
The largest farm in the world is the Anna Creek Station in Australia, spanning over 12 million acres.
What does SPF stand for on sunscreen bottles?
Sun Protection Factor
What two astrological signs fall under the month of July?
Cancer (June 21 to July 22) and Leo (July 23 to August 22).
What is the name of Canada's team captain
Alphonso Davies. He unfortunately didn't make an appearance on the field during the tournament due to a hamstring injury.
Name 4 of the 7 different exercise classes we hold in the Fitness Centre
1. Strength Fit 2. Cardio Fit 3. Drum Fit 4. Ball Fit 5. Band Fit 6. Balance Fit 7. Stretch Class
What insect is the most important part of all farming?
Honeybees! They are responsible for pollinating about one-third of the food we eat
True or False. You cannot get a sunburn on a cloudy day.
False. Up to 80% of UV rays can go through clouds. So wear sunscreen every day!!!
July traditionally has one full moon, what is the name of it?
Buck Moon. This is because male deer (bucks) grow their new antlers during this month. It is also sometimes referred to as the Thunder Moon or Hay Moon.
What country has been the only one to competed in every World Cup since 1930?
Brazil. They also currently hold the record for most championships with five titles.
What are the amenities that we include with our elevator lounges and what floor are they on?
5th floor: Puzzles. 6th floor: Library. 7th floor: Computer Lab