General Knowledge
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
In summer 2024, Charli XCX sparked a massive viral lifestyle trend and Internet aesthetic with the neon-green cover and title of this hit album.
Brat
The Olympics are held every how many years?
Four years
This latin phrase refers to the “guilty mind” of a defendant.
Mens rea
This mythical creature serves as the official mascot of the University of Guelph
The Gryphon
What is the world's most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron
Hosted by Jeff Probst since its debut in 2000, this iconic reality TV series strands contestants in remote locations to outwit, outplay and outlast each other.
Survivor
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles or 42km
This document outlines the fundamental freedoms and protections of individuals in Canada.
Charter of Rights & Freedoms
This historical monument on campus dates back to 1884 as an old naval gun which is traditionally painted by student group
The cannon
How many total dots are on a pair of dice?
42
Surpassing Mariah Carey’s classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You," this country track set the all-time record for the most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Choosing Texas
Which boxer was the first to defeat Muhammad Ali?
Joe Frazier
Located in Ottawa, this nine-judge tribunal serves as the highest court of appeal in Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Whether they are cramming last minute for a midterm or need a pick me up to get through their 8:30 AM lecture, UofG students can choose one of this many starbucks located on campus
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What country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
This 1997 movie was the first to earn $1 billion at the box office
Titanic
In what game is "love" a score?
Tennis
In Canadian criminal law, a Crown prosecutor must prove the accused person’s guilt beyond this burden of proof to get a conviction.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
highlighted by Maclean's magazine, the University of Guelph proudly held the title of #1 Best Campus Food in Canada for this impressive streak of consecutive years.
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What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The masseter (jaw muscle)
This is the longest-running animated television show in the United States.
The Simpsons.
What is the only country to have played in every FIFA World Cup Tournament?
Brazil
Found in Section 33 of the Charter, this mechanism allows the government to temporarily enact legislation that operates outside of certain fundamental freedoms or legal rights
Notwithstanding clause
Before the University of Guelph was officially established as a single institution its campus was made up of three distinct founding colleges. Name one of these 3 colleges
Ontario Veterinary College (OVO); Ontario Agriculture college (OAC); MacDonald Institute