How Much did that cost? (Canadian)
What did a chocolate bar typically cost in Canada in the 1950s?
5 to 10 cents
What 1950s Canadian TV show was the first to be broadcast nationally in English and French?
CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada
What is the name of the largest species of penguin, native to Antarctica?
Emperor penguin
What item, invented in 1958 by a Swedish engineer, is used today in over 90% of furniture assembly instructions worldwide?
The Allen key (hex key)
A) The invention of the telephone
B) The invention of the lightbulb
Correct: Telephone (1876)
Lightbulb was commercially viable by 1879
In 1971, what would a cup of Tim Hortons coffee have cost you?
10 cents
Which Canadian retailer was famous for its annual Christmas “Wish Book” catalog, beloved by families across the country?
Sears Canada
Known for its remarkable mimicry abilities, which marine animal can imitate the appearance and behavior of more than 15 different species?
Mimic octopus
What personal grooming item was originally made with whale bone and later replaced by plastic?
Hair comb
A) The Canadian flag with the maple leaf
B) Medicare in Canada
Correct: Medicare Started in Saskatchewan in 1962
Flag adopted in 1965
In 1960, what would be a typical monthly rent in a Canadian city like Winnipeg or Montreal?
Around $80–$120
What Canadian homegrown store had a slogan that included “Where Canadians Save”?
Zellers
What insect is known for having the longest migration, traveling thousands of kilometers between Canada and Mexico each year?
Monarch butterfly
What now-ubiquitous fastening item was inspired by burrs sticking to a dog’s fur during a walk in the Swiss Alps?
Velcro
A) The first colour television broadcast in Canada
B) Tim Hortons opens its first shop
Correct: Colour TV broadcast, colour TV came to Canada in limited form in late 1960s
Tim Hortons opened in 1964
How much did the average Canadian home cost in 1975?
Approximately $40,000–$45,000
What was the name of the milk delivery company that was common in many Canadian cities during the 1950s and 60s?
Palm Dairies (or local equivalents like Silverwood)
Which reptile has the ability to "freeze" its heartbeat and survive without oxygen for extended periods underwater?
Painted turtle
Originally invented as wallpaper cleaner, what product later became one of the most popular children’s toys in the world?
Play-Doh
A) The Beatles’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
B) The first Super Bowl
Correct: The Beatles 1964
First Super Bowl was in 1967
What was the inflation rate in Canada during the economic crisis of 1981?
Around 12–13%
Before the rise of convenience stores, what type of local shop was commonly called a “five and dime” or variety store in Canada?
A general store or Woolworth’s
Which deep-sea creature is famous for its “fishing lure” that dangles in front of its mouth to attract prey?
Anglerfish
Which invention, now found in nearly every office, was first introduced as the "Xerox 914" in 1959?
Photocopier
Photocopier
A) The invention of Velcro
B) The debut of Barbie
Correct: Velcro 1941
Barbie debuted in 1959