TRUE OR FALSE
Sushi always contains raw fish.
False
Sushi refers to vinegared rice, and it doesn’t always contain raw fish.
This ancient civilization invented the wheel.
What is Mesopotamia?
(now known as Iraq)
This machine, invented in the 1850s helped revolutionize the textile industry.
What is a Sewing Machine?
“You can’t always get what you want.”
Who is Mick Jagger?
1969 Rolling Stones hit about acceptance and life’s limits.
What is a group of crows called?
A murder
A group of flamingos is called a 'flamboyance'.
True
This is the scientific name for the kneecap.
What is the patella?
This invention made it easier to mass-produce and transport goods in the 1800s.
What is a Railroad?
The world's first public railway line to use steam locomotives was the Stockton and Darlington Railway in North East England, which opened on September 27, 1825.
“I am the greatest!”
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Ali’s confident slogan symbolizes pride and self-belief.
What is a group of porcupines called?
A prickle
Some turtles can breathe through their butts.
True
Certain species, like the Australian Fitzroy River turtle, can.
The name of this branch of mathematics comes from the Arabic word for "reuniting".
What is “algebra”?
This 1927 Canadian invention transformed long-distance communication by transmitting voices through the air.
What is a Radio?
Reginald Fessenden, the pioneering Canadian radio inventor, was born in Quebec
“Don’t think—feel.”
Who is Bruce Lee?
His 1960s philosophy emphasized intuition over logic.
If a male donkey is a jack, what is the female donkey called?
Jenny
Mercury is the hottest planet in our solar system.
False
Venus is hotter due to its thick atmosphere.
Every little breeze seems to whisper this Alberta lake, named for Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria.
What is Lake Louise?
The first type of modern toothpaste, invented in the 1850s, was made with this ingredient.
What is a Fluoride?
Became popular in the 1850s for its cavity-fighting properties.
“Peace begins with a smile.”
Who is Mother Teresa?
Simple yet powerful message of kindness and peace through compassion.
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
Scotland
Lemons float, but limes sink in water.
True
Limes are denser than lemons.
This year marked the first Earth Day.
What is 1970?
This Canadian invention, introduced in 1999, improved automobile safety by alerting drivers to their surroundings.
What is a Backup Camera?
Created by Canadian inventor Richard B. White, helped reduce car accidents.
“We are all stars, and we deserve to twinkle.”
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
Monroe’s quote reminds everyone of their inner beauty and worth.
What was the first vegetable to be grown in space?
A Potato