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100

Ribeye and skirt

steak cuts (or beef cuts)

 Ribeyes are tender, marbled cuts, best pan-fried or grilled over dry heat, while skirt steaks are a tougher cut, best marinated in an acidic sauce and then flash-seared

100

This is the one food that never goes bad.

honey

It must be pure honey without additives for it to never expire—even if it crystallizes. Its lack of moisture doesn’t allow bacteria and other microorganisms to grow.

100

Who choose the name "British Columbia"?

Queen Victoria

100

Example: The sunset makes CaiRO SEem magnificent. (rose)

His left eyebrow needed a trim.

His left eyebrow needed a trim.

Brown

 

100

What bird is the universal symbol of peace? 

Dove

100

This synthetic fabric gained massive popularity in the ’70s and was seen in many disco fashions?

polyester

In the ’80s, polyester went from a disco favorite to an athletic wear must-have.

100

This exercise consists of work on a floor mat or a machine called a reformer

Pilates

Pilates builds strong core muscles

200

Granny Smith and pink lady

apples

Granny Smith apples are eaten raw and often used for baking. Pink lady apples are crisp and tart with a hint of sweetness

200

Shirley, Alisa Craig and Mr.Stripey are all examples of what?

Tomato

200

What fast food chain first opened its doors in  St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador in 1969?

Mary Brown's Chicken

200

Don’t act in the heat of jealousy or anger.

Don’t act in the heat of jealousy or anger.

Orange 

200

This American President was also honoured in the National Wrestling Hall of fame?

Abraham Lincoln

200

Abbreviated YSL, this designer rose to fame in the 1960s and continues to be a sought-after designer today.

Yves Saint Laurent

He worked for Christian Dior as a teenager before going on to create his own designs.

200

What is the name of the mischievous animated character who debuted in 1940 and is known for his love of mayhem and carrots?

Bugs Bunny

His first official animated short was titled A Wild Hare. His catchy catchphrase is “What’s up, Doc?”

300

Tagliatelle and vermicelli

pasta

Tagliatelle comes from Northern Italy and dates to the 15th century. Vermicelli is used in soups and in seafood dishes 

300

This group of animals is called pickles? 

Hedgehogs

300

What solitaire card game is named after a Canadian Region where a gold rush happened?

Klondike
300

An open gate always welcomes visitors.

An open gate always welcomes visitors.

Teal

300

What is the hardest naturally occurring material on Earth?


Diamond

300

His designer jeans and other apparel, sometimes emblazoned with a CK, rose to popularity in the 1970s to early ’80s.

Calvin Klein

Klein opened his first shop in 1968 with just $10,000.

300

What classic character by Dr. Seuss is known for his antics and for stealing Christmas from the Whos of Whoville??

The Grinch

Boris Karloff narrates the 1966 animated film How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

400

The type of vegetable broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are

cruciferous

Cruciferous comes from a Latin word meaning “cross-bearing”; the vegetables are so named because their four-petaled flowers resemble a cross. Other, lessobvious cruciferous vegetables include horseradish, radish, kale, and watercress.

400

This female animal is called a Doe?

Deer

400

What is the name of the first Canadian to go to space?

Marc Ganeau

400

The restaurant needs a quality chef.

The restaurant needs a quality chef.

Aqua

400

In this country, people celebrate the new year with lion and dragon dances.

China

Their cultural new year does not coincide with the West’s new year. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year. It takes place sometime between January 21 and February 21, always beginning on the new moon and lasting 15 days.

400

This designer’s looks were often worn by Audrey Hepburn, including the black dress she wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Givenchy (gee-vahn-SHEE)

The frock is considered one of the most influential dresses in 20th-century fashion history

400

What is the national mascot of Canada?

The beaver

The beaver became an important part of Canadian history as a part of the fur trade and has served as a symbol on many Canadian coats of arms.

500

Elephant and black

garlic

Elephant garlic has a milder flavor than the smaller varieties, and it is not a “true” garlic; it’s a member of the leek family. Black garlic is aged garlic with a higher nutrient concentration than common garlic.

500

The male version of this animal is called Tom/Gobbler? 

Turkey

500

Which fast food restaurant that is known for making healthy food convenient & affordable?

Freshii

500

The ogre entered the castle to speak to the king.


The ogre entered the castle to speak to the king.

Green 

500

This city in Greece hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics

Athens

The city is Europe’s oldest capital and has had every form of government from monarchy to communism

500

These extremely wide-legged pants were popularized by rapper MC Hammer and worn in the ’80s and ’90s

parachute pants (or Hammer pants)

Though the pants gained popularity relatively recently, their origins date back to the bloomers of the 1800s.

500

What popular snack has the tagline “the snack that smiles back”? 

Goldfish

Goldfish were first marketed in 1962 by Margaret Rudkin, founder of Pepperidge Farm 

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