Where was it invented?
IMAX
Canada
IMAX was developed in Canada and became one of the country’s best-known entertainment technologies. IMAX films are immersive experiences due to their oversized, curved screens, specialized camera shots, and immersive audio.
This number equals a baker’s dozen.
13
In medieval England, laws controlled the size of bread, and bakers would get in trouble for overpricing undersized baked goods. They would often toss in a bit of extra product to avoid the harsh consequences of the law
Define "social leisure" and give an example of social leisure activities
Definition: activities done with other people
Examples: going out to eat, concerts, sports, book clubs, making music etc.
To mop up a spill on a rug, take a cloth and do this
blot the spill
Blotting the spill absorbs the liquid. Then use cold water, soda water, or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to remove any remaining stains. By blotting the spill before scrubbing the remnants, you prevent the stain from being scrubbed into the rug
This romantic city in Italy, with its gondola-filled canals, is one of Europe’s most popular port cities.
Venice
The city comprises more than 100 islands connected by canals
What types of food are beefsteak, heirloom, and Roma
Tomatoes
Its use as food originated in Mexico. Following the Spanish colonization of the Americas, tomatoes became popular worldwide
Trivial Pursuit
Canada
Trivial Pursuit was invented by Canadians Chris Haney and Scott Abbott in 1979. It caught on quickly and is the seventh-best-selling board game of all time. (Chess is number one!)
Theatrical productions are often broken down into this number of acts.
three
Some plays are one act, and a few run five acts, but commonly, playwrights can tie up all the loose ends by the end of the third act.
Define "Relaxation or Restorative Leisure" and give an example of Relaxation or Restorative Leisure
Activities where a person does something to feel calm or relaxed.
Examples: yoga, Tai-chi, meditation, journaling, listening to music, breathing techniques
Test these mandatory lifesaving home features to see if you need to replace the battery
smoke alarms
Smoke alarms with sealed lithium batteries have a 10-year lifespan, so there’s no need to change batteries. If your smoke alarm uses regular batteries, it is recommended that you test them monthly. All smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.
One of the oldest marine ports in North America is in the capital city of this French province in Canada.
Québec
The Québec City port sits on the St. Lawrence River
This squash can be used as a pasta substitute
spaghetti squash
To eat cooked spaghetti squash, remove the seeds and run a fork across the meat to turn it into strands. Then, top with your favorite pasta sauce and enjoy
Post-it Notes
United States
Post-it Notes were invented in the United States by engineers at 3M. In 1968, Spencer Silver of 3M was trying to develop a super-strong adhesive. Instead, he created a “low-tack” but reusable adhesive used to make yellow sticky notes. The notes have since branched out into many colors and shapes.
This is slang for one pound in the U.K
quid
It does not refer to the coin or note but to the value. If you have many coins that equal one pound, you have a quid.
Define "physical leisure" and give an examples of physical leisure
Activities that require body movement
Examples: Running, sports, dance, exercising
If you’re drowning in bric-a-brac, this is the very first thing on your spring cleaning task list
decluttering
If you have clutter throughout the house, it makes deep cleaning a difficult task. This also provides an opportunity to clear out items and either donate them or dispose of them.
This U.S. East Coast port city is a hub for cruise ships with Caribbean itineraries.
Miami
It’s known as the “Cruise Capital of the World.”
Mushrooms belong to this family
fungi
They do not require sunlight to grow.
Basketball
Canada
Canadian James Naismith invented basketball. He was working as a teacher in Massachusetts when he invented it, so some people consider it an American invention, but officially, it is Canadian.
In the late 1940s, Dan Robbins envisioned this painting system that allows anyone to paint a masterpiece suitable for framing
paint-by-numbers
He was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, who gave his apprentices numbered designs to be completed
Define "cognitive leisure" and give an examples of cognitive leisure
Cognitive leisure are activities that require a mental/ information processing response when engaging in the activity.
Examples: games, puzzles, cross words, sudoku, trivia, reading
When the warmer weather of spring arrives, you want your ceiling fans to move air in this direction
down/counterclockwise
When warmer weather comes, the fan blades should move counterclockwise to push the air down toward the floor to make the room feel cooler.
Egypt’s second-largest city is also Egypt’s largest port city
Alexandria
The world’s oldest lighthouse is in Alexandria
SPAM is a combination of these two words.
spice and ham
Ham is the main ingredient, and because it’s a canned good, it can be easily shipped. Today, there are 15 varieties of SPAM on the market
Windshield wiper
United States
Several inventors vied for patents, but the windshield wiper is widely credited to Mary Anderson, an American. In 1903, Anderson invented the wipers to replace the dangerous practice of drivers clearing their windshields by hand.
This latitude line (parallel) divides the United States from Canada.
49th
This boundary is the longest undefended boundary in the world
Define "creative arts leisure" and give an example of creative arts leisure
Creative arts refers to a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression such as music, art, movement, cooking, and drama. Creative arts is utilized to improve and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well being.
Examples: photography, painting, scrap booking, comedy, plays or theater, film making
Martha Stewart’s trick for cleaning coffee grinders is to run this food item through them
bread
Just add a few pieces of bread to the grinder and grind as you would coffee. It will soak up the coffee grinds and the oil
What is the main seaport city in Alaska that is known for being inaccessible by car?
Juneau
What yogurt drink flavored with fruit or spices is a favorite beverage in India?
Lassi