Canadian History
The city of Ottawa sits on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of this Indigenous group, most commonly referred to by this three word name in land acknowledgments.
What is the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation.
Famous for its vampires, Transylvania is a historical and cultural region encompassing roughly 42% of this European country.
What is Romania.
In a viral 2022 hit video/song, this food is described as a "big lump with knobs."
It also "has the juice."
What is corn.
This Canadian all-time Hockey legend, and MAGA supporter, leads all players with 21 points (12 goals, 9 assists) on Halloween (he did it in 8 games).
Who is Wayne Gretzky.
In February 2026, this artist headlined the halftime show for Superbowl LX.
Who is Bad Bunny / Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
This was the last province to join Confederation, on March 31, 1949.
What is Newfoundland and Labrador.
Just "Newfoundland" is accepted, as that was the name of the province at the time.
Published in 1818, author Mary Shelley wrote this famous book, named after it's protagonist.
What is Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
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In the 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls, it is on this date that Aaron asks Cady "what day it was."
What is October 3rd.
After 118 years, this historically indigenous North American sport, is making its return to the Summer Olympics in 2028.
What is Lacrosse.
A floating public art installation, by artists Trevor Wheatley and Cosmo Dean, dubbed the "Inconvenience Store" was displayed in this Canadian city. It was installed on June 12, 2026, for the FIFA World Cup, and closed on October 4, 2026.
What is Toronto.
Often called Manitoba’s Father of Confederation, this person was officially* recognized as such in 1992, by a unanimous resolution in the House of Commons.
Who is Louis Riel.
"It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” is said by this Peanuts character, who believes that The Great Pumpkin is real.
They actually were mistaking Snoopy for the Great Pumpkin.
Who is Linus.
It is in this year in which "older" Ted Mosby (voiced by Bob Saget) is telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
What is the year 2030.
This country of ~5.6 million people has been awarded the most Winter Olympic medals with 447. They also lead in the most Gold medals (by 40), the most Silver medals (by 13), and the most Bronze medals (by 31) awarded.
They are also 11th place in all-time Olympic medals awarded, ahead of 12th place Canada by only 19 medals! (Russia, USSR, and Olympic Athletes from Russia, etc. are all counted separately.)
What is Norway.
This blood type is commonly known as the universal red blood cell donor.
What is O-negative blood.
This historic Canadian battle site in Europe will be commemorated on the new "vertical" $20 bank note, alongside King Charles III.
What is Vimy Ridge.
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In 1974, this film, directed by William Friedkin, was the first horror movie ever nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
It was also nominated for Best Director, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Screenplay (which it won for), Art Direction, Cinematography, Film Editing, and Sound (which it also won).
What is The Exorcist.
In December 2012, the music video for this song was the first YouTube video to hit 1-billion views. It achieved this milestone in just 159 days.
What is Gangnam Style by PSY.
On June 12, 1970, thinking it was an off-day, Doc Ellis (baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates) took this drug prior to a game for which he was scheduled to start. He ended up throwing a no-hitter.
What is LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide).
In April 2026, this Canadian astronaut, was assigned as a mission specialist on NASA’s Artemis II mission, making history as the first person not from the United States to venture to the Moon and beyond low Earth orbit.
Who is Jeremy Hansen.
This athlete passed away in 1981, and finished in 2nd place in the 2004 CBC television series The Greatest Canadian, behind Tommy Douglas (1st) and ahead of Pierre Trudeau (3rd).
Who is Terry Fox.
This traditional Celtic festival, is commonly seen as the precursor to modern day "Halloween."
What is Samhain / Samain / Samhainn / Samhuinn.
Also called Sauin / Shamhna / Yn Tauin.
Hop-tu-Naa / Hollantide is accepted.
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In 2013, this political thriller was the first TV series to be specifically produced by a studio for release on Netflix. It was also one of the first TV series that was released in a "binge format" where all the episodes were released simultaneously.
What is House of Cards.
These are the team nicknames for Boston and Montreal in the Heated Rivalry TV show adaptation. You only need one of the two names to get the points.
What are the Boston Raiders, and the Montreal Metros.
In the books they are the Boston Bears, and the Montreal Voyageurs.
This is Steven's actual job title.
What is "Information Analyst"