May the 5th
Bugs, bugs,
bugs!
bugs!
The Sweet 60s
Moms
Kings & Queens
100
Country that celebrates Cinco de Mayo.
Mexico
100
Nests of these wood-eating insects can reach a height of 20 feet
Termites
100
A smooth, heavy paste made from sugar & these nuts is the basis of marzipan
Almond
100
We celebrate this special person on the second Sunday in May
Mom/mother
100
You’ll find this royal lady’s face on the Canadian $20 bill, and she reigned for over 70 years
Queen Elizabeth II
200
In 1930, this Indian lawyer, pacifist, and spiritual Leader is arrested and sent to prison.
Mahatma Ghandi
200
This large, hairy bee is one of the few insects that can control its body temperature
Bumble bee
200
With tart fruity flavours, this tablet candy was a flower child favourite in the 1960s, each piece even has one word printed on each side!
Sweet tarts
200
One word meaning a family, group, or society governed by women
Matriarchy
200
In 2023, this royal became the head of the Commonwealth after his mother’s passing
King Charles III
300
In 1961, Alan Shepard went way up, looked around, and became the first American to visit this final frontier.
Space
300
There are around 3,500 species of the world’s deadliest animal, but only a couple hundred feast on human blood.
Mosquito
300
Chupa Chups made these sweet treats on a stick extra fun to enjoy with a wrapper designed by Salvador Dalí!
Lollipops
300
The official flowers of Mother's Day
Carnation
300
This Canadian city shares its name with a queen and is the capital of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
400
In 1921, this Number Perfume was released by fashion designer Coco Chanel.
Chanel No. 5
400
This red, black-spotted beetle, Coccinella septempunctata, is used to control aphids
Ladybugs
400
These red, twisty candies are perfect for nibbling or using as a straw during movie night!
Twizzlers
400
A relaxing way to show Mom love is through this morning meal is served in bed!
Breakfast
400
Canadians celebrate this holiday in May to mark a Queen’s birthday
Victoria Day
500
Panic of 1893 caused a large crash on this stock exchange.
New York. Triggered by railroad failures and gold depletion, the crisis saw 35% unemployment in New York, massive bank runs, and caused the New York Stock Exchange to experience unprecedented value smashing.
500
The spider species Argyroneta aquatica lives mostly in this environment
Water
500
The 1960s were egg-citing! This gooey chocolate treat still makes any day sweeter with its irresistible creme filling
(Cadbury) Creme Egg
500
Winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, she was given the name "Blessed Mother of Calcutta"
Mother Theresa
500
He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history (70 years)
Prince Philip
