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This small, herring-like food fish is used on pizzas & in sauces.
What is an anchovy?
They are also a key ingredient in traditional Caesar salad dressing, even though many people don't realize they're eating them.
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In 1758 Halifax, capital of this province, was the site of Canada's first representative government.
What is Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia became one of the original four provinces when Canada was founded in 1867. The 1758 assembly marked an important step toward representative democracy in British North America.
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This ruby-red condiment is a popular choice on hot dogs across Canada.
What is ketchup?
Ketchup became widely popular in North America in the 19th century and was originally made from ingredients like mushrooms and walnuts before tomatoes became the standard base.
100
Traditionally, a dense one of these is compared to "pea soup."
What is fog?
The term “pea soup fog” became especially common during the industrial era, when pollution mixed with natural fog to create extremely dense conditions in many cities.
100
This frozen summer treat on a stick comes in flavours like grape, orange, and cherry.
What is a popsicle?
Popsicles were accidentally invented in 1905 when an 11-year-old left a mixture of soda powder and water with a stirring stick outside overnight during a cold spell.
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The largest type of this African scavenger is the spotted or 'laughing' species.
What is a hyena?
Despite their reputation as scavengers, spotted hyenas are skilled hunters and often catch most of their own prey. Their powerful jaws can crush bones, allowing them to eat parts of a carcass that many other predators leave behind.
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Founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, this city takes its name from an Algonquian word meaning "the river narrows here."
What is Quebec City?
Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America and is the only fortified city north of Mexico with its original walls still largely intact.
200
This hot dog topping made of finely chopped pickles takes its name from an Old French word meaning “remainder.”
What is relish?
200
This word for a tornado’s shape is also the name of a kitchen utensil used for pouring liquids.
What is a funnel?
Tornado funnels form when rotating air in a thunderstorm extends toward the ground, creating the visible “cone” shape.
200
On a hot day, many Canadians head to this kind of natural spot to take a dip—like Louise, Annette, or Muskoka.
What is a lake?
Lake Louise and Lake Annette are part of Canada’s vast network of freshwater lakes, which together contain about one-fifth of the world’s surface freshwater.
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This tusked, fin-footed mammal has a "mustache" made up of hundreds of highly sensitive bristle-like structures
What is a walrus?
A walrus uses its sensitive whiskers to detect clams and other shellfish buried in the seabed. Although they have impressive tusks, walruses mainly use them for hauling themselves onto ice and for display during social interactions.
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This Alberta city is known as "The Gateway to the North."
What is Edmonton?
Edmonton is home to West Edmonton Mall, one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in North America.
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It's a hot dog on a stick that's dipped in cornbread batter & deep fried
What is a corn dog?
Corn dogs became widely popular in North America in the mid-20th century, especially at fairs and sporting events. Its origins are often linked to German-American immigrants who adapted sausages into portable, hand-held foods.
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This “colourful” term refers to a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road that can make driving extremely dangerous.
What is black ice?
Black ice is especially common when moisture freezes quickly on road surfaces without trapping air bubbles, making it nearly transparent.
300
You might say “yes” to this cold, creamy dessert that comes in a cone or a cup.
What is ice cream?
Ice cream has been enjoyed in various forms for centuries, with early versions dating back to ancient China and Persia.
400
This big animal has long legs, and the males grow broad antlers that look like tree branches. It might unexpectedly wander onto a northern road when you're least expecting it.
What is a moose?
The moose is the largest member of the deer family and can stand over 2 metres (6½ feet) tall at the shoulder. Moose are excellent swimmers and can dive underwater to feed on aquatic plants.
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This Manitoba city is known as "The Gateway to the West."
What is Winnipeg?
Winnie-the-Pooh's global legacy traces back to a real-life black bear cub purchased in 1914 by a Canadian soldier. He named her "Winnie" in honour of his hometown, Winnipeg, before leaving her at the London Zoo during World War I, where she inspired A.A. Milne's famous stories
400
This Germany city gets the credit for originating the “frank” in the 1480s
What is Frankfurt?
The frankfurter sausage is traditionally made from pork and has been enjoyed in various forms in Germany since at least the 13th century.
400
Afternoon thunderstorms or showers followed by clear skies can create the perfect conditions to see this colourful optical phenomenon.
What is a rainbow?
Rainbows form when sunlight is refracted, reflected, and dispersed through water droplets in the air, splitting light into its visible spectrum.
400
Invented in the early 1900s, this machine makes it possible to cool entire rooms, a true summertime hero.
What is an air conditioner?
Air conditioning was originally developed to control humidity in a printing plant, not for human comfort.
500
It's not in a race, but this slow-moving, long-living animal can be found sunbathing in the Galápagos and carries its home on its back.
What is a tortoise?
The Galápagos tortoise is one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with some individuals living well over 100 years. These giant tortoises helped inspire Charles Darwin's ideas about how species change over time.
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This Saskatchewan city gets its name from the Cree word misâskwatômina, referring to a sweet purple berry that still grows in the region.
What is Saskatoon?
The saskatoon berry remains a popular ingredient in pies, jams, and traditional Indigenous foods across the region.
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The classic Montreal hot dog bun isn’t grilled or toasted, but prepared this way to make it soft and slightly wrinkled.
What is steamed?
Montreal-style hot dogs, often called a “steamé,” is a staple of classic Quebec diners.
500
To estimate how far away a storm is, people often count the seconds between this sudden flash and the sound of thunder.
What is lightning?
You count the seconds between seeing a lightning flash and hearing the clap of thunder, then divide the number by 5 for the distance in miles (or by 3 for kilometers)
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Before freezers were common, people kept food cool in these insulated boxes filled with large blocks of ice.
What are iceboxes?
Iceboxs were a common household appliance in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with ice delivered regularly by “icemen” who restocked the large blocks needed to keep food cold.