Pop Culture
What famous cowboy of the 1950s was really named Leonard Slye?
Roy Rogers
Scotland’s national animal is a unicorn.
True
What Is The Culinary Term For ‘According To The Menu’?
A La Carte
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Toronto
Which aspiring rock and roll singer appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956, but could only be shown from the waist up?
Elvis Presley
The human body is 20 percent water.
False – the human body is about 60 percent water.
What is the most frequently ordered item of food
Fried Chicken
What is the longest wall in the world?
The Great Wall of China
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are collectively known as the three what?
Prairie Provinces
Who had her first No 1 as Mrs. Sonny Bono?
Cher
Apples and pears are a part of the rose family.
True – so are peaches and plums.
New Orleans is famous for a dish that incorporates French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences - what is this dish called?
Jambalaya
Which country has the most lakes in the world?
Canada
What is the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
Which prominent figure throughout the 70s was born in Pinner, Middlesex, England, 25 March 1947?
Elton John
Family Feud and Jeopardy are among the most-watched game shows of all time.
True – The Price is Right is another favorite.
What was the original use for ketchup?
Ketchup was originally used for diarrhea medicine!
What country does the Rhine River run through?
Germany
What is the name of Canada’s universal healthcare system?
Canadian Medicare
Who formed the Highwaymen with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings & Kris Kristofferson?
Willie Nelson
An average human head weighs about 20 pounds.
False – it weighs about 11 pounds on average.
Garlic Helps To Prevent Heart Disease As It Helps To Lower The Level Of What In Our Blood?
Cholesterol
What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
Halifax
In 1923, Dr. Frederick Banting became the first Canadian to win a Nobel Prize. What did he discover which earned him the prestigious award?
Insulin