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100
This red-and-white striped stick candy has a curved handle.
candy cane
The largest candy cane on record was made in 2012 and stood 51 feet tall.
100
This is the one food that never goes bad.
honey
It must be pure honey without additives for it to never expire—even if it crystallizes. Its lack of moisture doesn’t allow bacteria and other microorganisms to grow.
100
Who choose the name "British Columbia"?
Queen Victoria
100
What boyband sang "I want it that way"?
Backstreets Boys
100
What bird is the universal symbol of peace?
Dove
100
This synthetic fabric gained massive popularity in the ’70s and was seen in many disco fashions?
polyester
In the ’80s, polyester went from a disco favorite to an athletic wear must-have.
100
This part of the brain controls language and hearing.
temporal lobe
There are two temporal lobes, located just above each ear, and they also control memory, emotion, and speech.
200
This candy bar marries chocolate with rice.
Nestlé Crunch or Crunch Bar
Nestlé introduced the popular candy bar in 1938.
200
These adorable little water creatures often hold hands while they sleep.
otters
Holding hands keeps them from drifting too far and separating from family members, and it makes them less susceptible to predators.
200
What fast food chain first opened its doors in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador in 1969?
Mary Brown's Chicken
200
Who is the actress in Legally Blonde that played the lead character "Elle Woods"?
Reese witherspoon
200
Who is on the $10 Canadian bill?
Currently: Viola Desmond
a women's human rights activist
Previously Sir John A Macdonald (first prime minister of canada)
200
Abbreviated YSL, this designer rose to fame in the 1960s and continues to be a sought-after designer today.
Yves Saint Laurent
He worked for Christian Dior as a teenager before going on to create his own designs.
200
What is the name of the mischievous animated character who debuted in 1940 and is known for his love of mayhem and carrots?
Bugs Bunny
His first official animated short was titled A Wild Hare. His catchy catchphrase is “What’s up, Doc?”
300
This treat used to be included in packages of baseball cards.
bubble gum
The gum was removed from the packages because it was too expensive, took up too much room, and stained the cards. The decision to remove gum marked a change in marketing from targeting children to targeting adults
300
This group of animals is called pickles?
Hedgehogs
300
The word "Canada" comes from the Huron-Iroquois word meaning?
Village
300
Which reality tv star/make up model became the youngest billionaire in the world?
Kylie Jenner
300
Brie and Roquefort cheese come from this country
France
France makes somewhere between 400 and 1,000 different types of cheese, depending on whether you count sub-types of cheese. It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese.
300
His designer jeans and other apparel, sometimes emblazoned with a CK, rose to popularity in the 1970s to early ’80s.
Calvin Klein
Klein opened his first shop in 1968 with just $10,000.
300
What classic character by Dr. Seuss is known for his antics and for stealing Christmas from the Whos of Whoville??
The Grinch
Boris Karloff narrates the 1966 animated film How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
400
This three-letter candy comes in a dispenser
Pez
400
The Italian al dente translates to this in English.
“to the tooth”
Traditional al dente pasta provides more nutrients, is easier to chew, and holds sauces better than overcooked pasta.
400
What is the name of the first Canadian to go to space?
Marc Ganeau
400
Who’s real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr? (hint rapper)
Snoop Dogg
400
In this country, people celebrate the new year with lion and dragon dances.
China
Their cultural new year does not coincide with the West’s new year. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year. It takes place sometime between January 21 and February 21, always beginning on the new moon and lasting 15 days.
400
This designer’s looks were often worn by Audrey Hepburn, including the black dress she wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Givenchy (gee-vahn-SHEE)
The frock is considered one of the most influential dresses in 20th-century fashion history
400
What is the national mascot of Canada?
The beaver
The beaver became an important part of Canadian history as a part of the fur trade and has served as a symbol on many Canadian coats of arms.
500
The Snickers bar is from this company and was originally named after the owners’ beloved horse.
Mars
Mars was originally named Mar-O-Bar Company. Snickers is the best-selling candy bar in the world.
500
Chai tea is made with this spice, which comes from a pod.
cardamom
It comes from India, and its proper name is masala chai. Chai is also the generic word for tea throughout Asia.
500
Which fast food restaurant that is known for making healthy food convenient & affordable?
Freshii
500
Who’s real name is O’shea Jackson? (hint rapper)
Ice cube
500
This city in Greece hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics
Athens
The city is Europe’s oldest capital and has had every form of government from monarchy to communism
500
These extremely wide-legged pants were popularized by rapper MC Hammer and worn in the ’80s and ’90s
parachute pants (or Hammer pants)
Though the pants gained popularity relatively recently, their origins date back to the bloomers of the 1800s.
500
What popular snack has the tagline “the snack that smiles back”?
Goldfish
Goldfish were first marketed in 1962 by Margaret Rudkin, founder of Pepperidge Farm