May the 5th
Country that celebrates Cinco de Mayo.
Mexico
Some nests of these wood-eating insects can reach a height of 20 feet.
Termites
A smooth, heavy paste made from sugar & these nuts is the basis of marzipan.
Almonds
We celebrate this special person on the second Sunday in May.
Mom
You’ll find this royal lady’s face on the Canadian $20 bill—and she reigned for over 70 years.
Queen Elizabeth II
In 1930, this Indian lawyer, pacifist, and spiritual Leader is arrested and sent to prison.
Mahatma Gandhi
This large, hairy bee is one of the few insects that can control its body temperature.
Bumblebee
With tart fruity flavours, this tablet candy was a flower child favourite in the 1960s— each piece even has one word printed on each side!
Sweet tarts
One word meaning a family, group, or society governed by women.
Matriarch
In 2023, this royal became the head of the Commonwealth after his mother’s passing
King Charles III
In 1961, Alan Shepard went way up, looked around, and became the first American to visit this final frontier.
Space
There are around 3,500 species of the world’s deadliest animal, but only a couple hundred feast on human blood.
Mosquito
Chupa Chups made these sweet treats on a stick extra fun to enjoy —especially with a wrapper designed by Salvador Dalí!
Lollipops
The official flowers of Mother's Day.
Carnations
This Canadian city shares its name with a queen and is the capital of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
In 1921, this Number Perfume was released by fashion designer Coco Chanel.
5
This red, black-spotted beetle, Coccinella septempunctata, is used to control aphids.
Ladybug
These red, twisty candies are perfect for nibbling—or using as a straw during movie night!
Twizzlers
A relaxing way to show Mom love—this morning meal is served in bed!
Breakfast
Canadians celebrate this holiday in May to mark a Queen’s birthday.
Victoria Day
Panic of 1893 caused a large crash on this stock exchange.
New York Stock Exchange
The spider species Argyroneta aquatica lives mostly in this environment.
Water
The 1960s were egg-citing! This gooey chocolate treat still makes any day sweeter with its irresistible creme filling.
(Cadbury) Creme Egg
Winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, she was given the name "Blessed Mother of Calcutta".
Mother Theresa
He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history (70 years).
Prince Philip