A Long Time Ago…
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee
Retro Rewind
Across Time & Space
The Family
100
These small wooden dolls, one hidden inside the next, are a symbol of Russian folk art and tradition.
What are matryoshka dolls (or Russian nesting dolls)?
100
This country, home to sumo wrestling and martial arts legends, is known for discipline in the ring.
What is Japan?
100
You’d need one of these to watch Disney’s The Little Mermaid at home in the ‘90s.
What is a VHS player?
100
This country is home to haggis, bagpipes, and your future teacher training at the University of the West of Scotland.
What is Scotland?
100
The year Jeff first went to Iceland.
What was 2012?
200
This analog device might’ve woken you up for school and played your favourite AM station.
What is a clock radio?
200
This type of bee/wasp is known for its ability to sting multiple times, and it's often seen as the most aggressive species.
What is a yellow jacket?
200
This 1980s animated TV show featured a team of robotic heroes led by a character named Optimus Prime, who fought against the evil Decepticons.
What are Transformers?
200
The capital of Canada, where history meets Parliament Hill and winter lasts forever (almost).
What is Ottawa?
200
When Nana tells you the flowers are blooming, she might be talking about these cheerful yellow June blooms.
What are sunflowers?
300
This phrase means someone’s been around a while: “Not my first...”
What is “rodeo”?
300
This fighter, nicknamed “Iron Mike,” was the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Who is Mike Tyson?
300
This horror author, born in 1947, is famous for novels like It and The Shining.
Who is Stephen King?
300
“Boldly go where no one has gone before” is the famous phrase from this long-running sci-fi series.
What is Star Trek?
300
This furry feline roommate has the mysterious name of a number and a personality as bold as her cat mom’s art.
Who is Thirteen?
400
This city, once part of Ancient Greece, was known for its strong warriors and its motto “come back with your shield, or on it.”
What is Sparta?
400
This term, used to describe an overwhelmingly positive change, is often compared to a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.
What is a metamorphosis?
400
This 1980s movie featured a time-travelling DeLorean and a very memorable “flux capacitor.”
What is Back to the Future?
400
This ancient wonder of the world was built in Egypt and can still be seen today—just watch out for sand.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
400
The youngest to oldest person in this room.
Who is: Sylvia (2004), Michael (2002), Samantha (1999), Ryan (1974), Connie (1973 Dec), Jeff (1973 Feb), Nana K (1949) and Papa K (1948).
500
This Canadian moment from 1972 united the country as fans gathered around black-and-white TVs.
What is the Summit Series?
500
Muhammad Ali famously lit the torch for this international event in 1996, stunning fans with his bravery and grace.
What are the Olympic Games?
500
This Canadian folk singer’s “Big Yellow Taxi” reminded us: “Don’t it always seem to go...”
Who is Joni Mitchell?
500
This fictional space station was home to lightsabers, droids, and a rebellion far, far away.
What is the Death Star?
500
This 1985 cult classic film was based on the board game, and it featured multiple endings—perfect for a family who loves a little mystery with their popcorn.
What is Clue?