North American River Cities
Fruits and Nuts
Unofficial State Nicknames
Low Tech
It Happened One July
100

Canada's second largest city and largest French-speaking city is surrounded by rivers, including the Saint Lawrence River.

What is Montreal? - The city of Montreal takes up around three-quarters of the island of Montreal. 

100

This huge , delicious summertime fruit is a gourd with red flesh.

What is watermelon? - The average watermelon vine produces two to four fruits.

100

The Sunshine State unofficially goes by the nickname the Citrus State.

What is Florida? - When you think of orange juice, you think of Florida. Much of North America's orange and grapefruit production comes from Florida. 

100

Today, many young people don't always know how to tie these because Velcro is used to secure their shoes on their feet.

What are shoelaces? - Using Velcro to close shoes is not just a convenience; it keeps you from tripping over shoelaces that come untired. 

100

On July 1, 1963, the Post Office Department (now the U.S Postal Service or USPS) introduced this five-digit system for sorting mail.

What is zip code? - The USPS launched a marketing campaign with the mascot Mr. Zip to introduce zip codes to the public. 

200

The Rideau River and the Gatineau River run through this capital city of Canada. 

What is Ottawa. - Parts of the riverbanks are flanked by castle-like structures. 

200

This c-shaped nut is often found in a can of mixed nuts.

What is a cashew? - Cashews are native to Brazil and come from evergreen trees in warm, humid climates across the globe.

200

The Aloha State unofficially goes by another nickname: the Pineapple State.

What is Hawaii? - This state's pineapple production is responsible for the unofficial nickname.

200

People won't be out of luck when the GPS system goes down if they keep one of these in the glove compartment, assuming they know how to read it. 

What is a map? - Those of us who grew up with maps may find them easier to read than using a GPS. Today, AAA offers TripTik apps for the smartphone for those who prefer this method. 

200

Every July 1, Canada celebrates this national holiday, once called Dominion Day.

What is Canada Day? - The day celebrates national pride. It also commemorates three provinces that joined Canada; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Canada. The former Canadian province is now two provinces - Ontario and Quebec.

300

This capital city of Ontario sits on the mouth of Humber River.

What is Toronto. - Toronto also sits on Lake Ontario and is the largest city in Canada, with eight million residents.

300

This large, orange gourd is the largest fruit in the world.

What is a pumpkin?- The largest one to date is the Atlantic giant pumpkin that weighed in at 2,625 pounds. The title goes back and forth between pumpkin and squash.

300

The Lone Star State is also called the Blizzard State.

What is Texas? - Blizzard State comes from its windstorms, not from snow blizzards. 

300

Otherwise known as turntables, these devices play music on vinyl.

What are record players? - Some people prefer the sound of this earlier technology. You can still buy record players and turntables today.

300

On July 31, 1975, this Teamster leader vanished, and his body has never been found.

Who is Jimmy Hoffa? - His disappearance has been blamed on a mob hit, even though there is no evidence to support that assumption. 

400

This blossoming Japanese tree doesn't produce the fruit that is mentioned in its name. Also, in making an argument for or against something, you might want to (name of fruit) -pick your words.

What is Cherry? - Tp "cherry pick" is to look through what's available and find the best ones- whether it's an item or argument. 

400

If you don't have a vacuum sealer for food, you can freeze food in these and squeeze most of the air out of them. 

What are zipper bags (zip-lock bags) - You can slide a straw into the opening, close the bag most of the way, and suck the air out of the bag before sealing it. 

400

On July 14,1789, the storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of this historical event.

What is the French Revolution? - It was the most significant of the 18th- century revolutions in Europe. The most notable events were the executions of King Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette. 

500

The easiest way to save money on energy in the summer is to supplement air-conditioning with these devices that create air movement.

What are fans? - They do not cool air, they move it. Circulating air feels cooler and requires less air-conditioning. Ceiling fans can lower the temperature by four degrees.

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