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Norma Jeane Mortenson was this actresses real name before she chose her permanent stage name in 1946.
Who is Marilyn Monroe? Monroe's stage name was Marilyn Monroe, chosen by combining the first name "Marilyn," which was inspired by Broadway star Marilyn Miller, and her mother's maiden name, "Monroe"
An oil crisis in the ’70s helped spur the development of this type of power from our closest star.
What is solar power? The first solar power plant came online in California in the 1980s.
Of Edmonton and Vancouver, this city has more residents.
What is Vancouver?
One of the most successful movie musicals and an iconic rom-com, this 1978 film features ’50s teens Danny and Sandy.
What is Grease? The film was director Randal Kleiser’s debut and is still popular today.
This Mexican city is the second largest metropolitan area in the world.
What is Mexico City? It is second only to Tokyo and is known for its palace and cathedrals.
This Golden Girl was born Bernice Frankel and worked in the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve before meeting her future husband, Robert Alan Aurthur.
Who is Bea Arthur? Although the pair divorced, she kept his surname (minus one letter) as her stage name.
Short for light-emitting diodes, energy-friendly bulbs called by this abbreviation came on the market between 1962 and 1993.
What are LED bulbs? The blue LED was developed by Shuji Nakamura in 1993 and won him the Nobel Prize in Physics.
This comedy duo entertained Canadian troops as of The Army Show during WWII.
Who are Wayne and Shuster?
This rom-com is recognizable just from a few big names: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, and director Garry Marshall.
What is Pretty Woman? The costars had incredible chemistry from their first meeting, with Roberts convincing Gere to take the role.
Good grief! Mexican native Bill Melendez is known for producing and directing films featuring what cartoon boy and his loyal beagle?
What is Charlie Brown? Melendez first met Peanuts creator Charles Schulz in 1959.
This actress was raised as Demi Guynes and took her stage name from her first husband, whom she later divorced.
Who is Demi Moore? Moore’s full first name, Demetria, was inspired by an Italian shampoo brand.
This paperless form of mail was invented during the 1970s and has been saving paper ever since.
What is email? Various tech innovators lay claim to its invention, and the term email gained traction in the 1980s.
This popular spot to skate in the winter is considered a World Heritage Site by the United Nations.
What is the Rideau Canal in Ottawa?
This beloved ’70s rom-com is directed by and stars Woody Allen alongside Diane Keaton.
What is Annie Hall? The film won many awards, including the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture.
These ancient people of Mexico spoke Nahuatl (na-WAA-tul) and were also called Tenochca or Mexica (meh-shee-ka)?
Who are the Aztecs? There are still people in Mexico and beyond who speak Nahuatl today
Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra is better known by this name, as credited in many films, including Sleepless in Seattle.
Who is Meg Ryan? Ryan is the maiden name of her maternal grandmother.
Discoveries in the 1980s led to various environmental innovations and efforts to repair this layer of the atmosphere.
What is the ozone layer? Scientists found that CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons, for those in the know) were depleting this important layer.
This city was flattened after two ships exploded in its harbour in 1917.
What is Halifax?
In 1989, Billy Crystal met Meg Ryan as this pair of friends caught up in will-they-won’t-they.
Who are Harry and Sally? One of the most beloved quotes from When Harry Met Sally is when Harry confesses, “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible".
According to tradition, during which month do Mexican families exchange Christmas gifts?
What is January? Although some now exchange on Christmas, tradition dictates waiting for Three Kings’ Day on January 6.
Irish singer-songwriter and activist Paul David Hewson goes by this nickname as the lead singer in his most famous band that has the single "With or Without You".
Who is Bono? The name derives from the Latin phrase for "good voice". Bono initially disliked this nickname it but after learning of its translation, he accepted it. Hewson has been known as "Bono" since the age of 14 or 15.
The movement to ban this began in 2015 following a viral video of a sea turtle with one of these in its nostril, which sparked global outcry against single-use plastic pollution.
What are plastic straws? The movement encourages a shift towards more sustainable alternatives, such as reusable straws or paper straws.
In 1899, Canadian soldiers fought in the Boer war in this African country.
What is South Africa?
Based on a Truman Capote novel, in this film a naïve, eccentric socialite/escort, meets a struggling writer who moves into her apartment building.
What is Breakfast at Tiffany's? This is the story of a young woman in New York City who meets a young man when he moves into her apartment building. He is with an older woman who is very wealthy, but he wants to be a writer.
The battle of the Alamo was fought between the Mexican army and this present-day state.
What is Texas? General Santa Anna completely eliminated the Alamo garrison but was later captured by Texan forces.