It’s Element-ary
On Your Feet!
Corny Creations
Under Da' Sea!
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Chemical symbol “O”, this element is essential for breathing and makes up about one-fifth of the air around us.
What is oxygen? 
100
When sidewalks turn icy, these boots become much more useful than any other fancy shoes. They are built for winter comfort, warmth, and safer footing.
What are snow boots? 
100
This movie-theatre snack starts as a hard corn kernel, but heat turns the moisture inside into steam until it bursts open. That tiny explosion creates the fluffy white treat we like to cover in butter.
What is popcorn? 
100
Seals and sea lions can look very similar, but one of the easiest ways to tell them apart is to look at the sides of their head. These little external features are visible on sea lions but absent on seals.
What are ears/ear flaps? 
200
This metal, chemical symbol “Au”, does not tarnish easily, which helps explain why people have valued it for thousands of years. Today, it’s famous for jewelry, coins, and first-place Olympic medals.
What is gold? 
200
These formal shoes are known for a very high, thin heel that can look elegant but requires balance. Their name comes from a slender dagger, which tells you the heel is not messing around.
What are stilettos? 
200
These crunchy snacks are made from corn and are often served with salsa, dip, or melted cheese. Flavours like nacho cheese and ranch have turned them into a party-table favourite.
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200
It is commonly believed that if you’re ever stung by the tentacles of this bell-shaped sea creature, urinating on the sting can remedy the venom. Turns out it’s a myth, and urine can actually make the pain much worse.
What is a jellyfish? 
300
This element gas, symbol "He", is used to fill party balloons because it is lighter than air and does not burn like hydrogen. If inhaled, it can briefly make a person’s voice sound squeaky.
What is helium? 
300
These kinds of sandals are perfect for pools, beaches and quick trips outside during the summer. They have a strap that goes between the toes and make a very recognizable sound when you walk.
What are flip-flops? 
300
This Halloween treat is shaped to look like a tiny corn kernel, with yellow, orange, and white layers. It has been around for over a century, yet people still debate whether it is delicious or suspicious.
What is candy corn? 
300
This animated Pixar movie features sea turtles, sharks, and one very memorable blue tang. But don’t forget! The main story was of a nervous clownfish father searching the vast oceans for his missing son.
What is Finding Nemo? 
400
This element, the chemical symbol “C”, is found in diamonds, graphite, charcoal, and every living thing. It is the backbone of organic chemistry, which means life on Earth is basically built around it.
What is carbon? 
400
In the 1920s, brothers “Adi” and “Rudi” Dassler started a successful shoe business together. After a bitter family falling-out, their rivalry split the company and eventually gave the world Adidas and Puma, originating from this European country.
What is Germany? 
400
Bakers may use this thick sweetener to help candies stay smooth and prevent sugar crystals from forming. It comes from corn and often appears in recipes where regular sugar needs some backup
What is corn syrup? 
400
With a long bill, streamlined body, and HUGE dorsal fin, this fish is the fastest swimmer in the ocean clocking in at speeds of over 110km/h.
What is a sailfish?
500
This element, symbol 'W', has the highest melting point of any element and is used in lightbulb filaments.
What is tungsten? 
500
Consisting of a solid gold heel, 30 carats of diamonds, and a bit of an Argentinian meteorite, the “Moon Star Shoes” is valued at this record-breaking value in Canadian dollars.
What is $26.4 million CAD?
500
This ingredient may look plain, but it has a useful kitchen superpower: thickening liquids. Add it properly, and runny fruit filling can become a beautiful pie instead of a delicious puddle.
What is cornstarch? 
500
This fish lives in deep dark waters where sunlight does not reach, so it uses bioluminescence as a hunting trick. The glowing lure hangs near its mouth like a tiny fishing rod, giving it this fitting name.
What is an anglerfish? 