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Which famous Bonanza actor was known as the “Voice of Canada” in the 1930s and 1940s?
Lorne Greene. The Canadian started his career as a newsreader for the CBC National News. He was soon given the nickname.
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In what sport is a shuttlecock used?
Badminton. It was first played in British India in the middle of the 1800s. It became an Olympic sport in 1992.
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How many years of marriage are celebrated as the silver wedding anniversary?
25. Gold is 50 years; diamond is 75 years.
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Who was the Greek God of the Underground?
Hades. Hades was the oldest son of Cronus and Rhea. Zeus and Poseidon were his brothers.
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What nuts are used to make marzipan?
Almonds. Marzipan is a confection made of sugar, egg whites, and almonds.
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What does it mean if a Spanish dish is served con queso?
With cheese or cheese has been added. The Spanish term con queso means “with cheese.”
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What actress starred in Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Elizabeth Taylor. During the filming of Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton started their romance.
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What is the name of the largest artery in the human body?
Aorta. The aorta distributes oxygenated blood through the entire body through the circulatory system.
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Alphabetically, what country falls between Sweden and Syria?
Switzerland. Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein border the country.
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What children’s literary character is described as “a boy who never wants to grow up”?
Peter Pan. J. M. Barrie wrote Peter Pan. Other characters of the story include Tinker Bell, Peter, Wendy, and Captain Hook.
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What did the nursery rhyme character Jack nimbly jump over?
The candlestick. The rhyme was first documented around 1815. Jumping over candlesticks was a form of fortune-telling or sport. Jumping over the candlestick without extinguishing the flame was a sign of good luck.
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In what British sport are the terms blob or leg before wicket used?
Cricket. A blob is a score of 0. Leg before wicket refers to the batsman being out if the ball hits the batsman’s leg before hitting the bat.
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What was Mumbai formerly known as?
Bombay. Mumbai is the most populous city in India. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996.
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Who chose Ottawa as the new capital for the “province of Canada” on December 31, 1857?
Queen Victoria. Ottawa is the fourth largest city in Canada by population and the second largest city in Ontario by population.
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What is the largest land animal in the world?
Elephant. An elephant’s trunk contains roughly 100,000 muscles and is used for breathing, smelling, drinking, and grasping objects.
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What kind of soda is used in a Shirley Temple?
Ginger ale. The non-alcoholic cocktail is made with ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry. One source indicates the drink was first invented to serve the young actress in a California restaurant in the 1930s.
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What word can follow all three of these words: sun, birth, and independence?
Day (Sunday, birthday, and Independence Day)
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What does the Latin term Corpus Christi mean?
Body of Christ
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Santiago is the capital city of what country?
Chile. Santiago has been the capital for hundreds of years. It is located between the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coastal Range.
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What colour cup is the “big prize” for the Canadian Football League?
Grey. The Grey Cup is the name of the championship game as well as the trophy awarded to the winning team.
500
What kind of animal is the Rhode Island Red?
Chicken. It is the state bird of Rhode Island. The breed is noted for its brown eggs.
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What is the name of an adult female horse?
A mare. In a wild herd, the lead horse is typically an older, experienced mare who leads them to water and grazing spots. A filly is a young female horse.
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What Looney Tunes cartoon character is the archenemy of Bugs Bunny?
Elmer J. Fudd. The character is a hunter whose goal is to hunt Bugs Bunny. He has a slight speech impediment and always pronounces his Rs as Ws. One of his most famous quotes is “Shhh. Be vewy vewy quiet. I’m hunting wabbits.”
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Which sweet was made first: Tootsie Roll or Hershey Bar?
Tootsie Roll. The Tootsie Roll was first manufactured in 1898. The Hershey Bar was made in 1900.
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How many humps does a Bactrian camel have?
Two. They also have two rows of long eyelashes and bushy eyebrows to block sand, along with sealable nostrils.
