Holidays
What was the original name for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle
In 2006, which planet was declassified as a planet?
Pluto.
True or False: There are more bones in an infants body and less in an adults body?
True. Some bones in the infant's skull have not yet fused together and so the infant has more bones than a fully formed adult.
In what year did Alberta become its own province?
1905
What is the most common pizza topping?
Pepperoni
Which artist recorded the hit "Blue Christmas" in 1964?
Elvis Presley
Which planet is the largest planet?
Jupiter
The jaw.
What city has the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth?"
Calgary: The home of the Calgary Stampede.
What amount comes in a baker's dozen?
13
Besides Valentine's Day, for which holiday are the most flowers sent?
Mother's Day.
What temperature in Celsius is freezing?
Zero degrees.
What is the main focus for a neurologists practice?
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Who was the first premier of Alberta?
Alexander Rutherford. He was a prominent liberal, serving from 1905-1910
Which ice cream treat is Dairy Queen famous for?
Blizzard
In what country is Valentine's Day known as "Friends Day?"
Finland
How many continents are in the world?
Seven. Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North American, and South American.
What is the human body's biggest organ?
The skin
What was the first city in Alberta to have a dinosaur named after it?
Edmonton. It was actually the first Canadian city. It is called the Edmontosaurus.
What is the oldest soft drink in America?
Dr. Pepper
What baked good is a Good Friday tradition in England?
Hot cross buns
What is the largest star in the solar system?
The sun
What body part never stops growing?
The ears
How many different landscapes are there in Alberta?
Six natural regions: Grassland, Parkland, Foothills, Boreal Forest, Rocky Mountains and Canadian Shield.
What is the weight of the Worlds Largest carrots?
10lbs