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Haligonians flock to this iconic downtown spot each winter to enjoy outdoor skating.
Emera Oval
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This part of your face often becomes red first in cold conditions because blood rushes back after vasoconstriction.
Nose or Cheeks
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This is the temperature at which water freezes.
0°C
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Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place
Milan,Italy
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This artist sent the internet into a frenzy with her engagement announcement.
Who is Taylor Swift?
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This brutal winter system left Halifax buried and powerless for days, becoming one of the city’s most infamous storms of the early 2000s
What is White Juan
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This part of the nervous system controls automatic responses to cold, like shivering.
The Hypothalamus
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Characterized by intense winds and prolonged whiteout conditions, this term is also used for a well-known DQ treat.
What is a Blizzard?
200
When was the last time a Canadian team won the NHL's Stanley Cup, and what team was it?
33 years by the 1993 Montreal Canadiens
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This actor leaned into a rap alter‑ego so convincingly that people thought it was really him, all to hype his latest film
Who is Timothée Chalamet
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Known for its rolling hills and beloved comfort food, this winter hangout keeps Nova Scotians coming back year after year
Martock
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This brain region, which processes pain, misinterprets signals from the trigeminal nerve during a brain freeze.
The Cerebral Cortex
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This icy hazard forms when warm daytime temperatures melt snow, which then refreezes overnight.
What is Black Ice
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Who scored the infamous "Golden Goal" for Team Canada in 2010, helping them secure gold in ice hockey?
Sidney Crosby
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This plush toy trend, considered “conventionally ugly,” became one of the year's biggest merch crazes.
What is a Labubu
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This historic Halifax landmark becomes a favourite downhill destination when the snow starts to fall.
What is Citidel Hill
400
This specific cold‑sensing protein becomes activated below about 25°C and is responsible for the “minty‑cold” feeling from menthol.
What is the TRPM8 Receptors 
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This term describes the bright glare you get when sunlight reflects off fresh snow.
What is Snow Blindness
400
Which country has the most medals in Winter Olympic History and how many do they have
The US with 330 medals(and 114 being gold)
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This breakout musician was recently crowned Best New Artist, marking a huge milestone in her career.
Who is Olivia Dean
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This Halifax peninsula neighbourhood often records some of the highest wind chill values in the city because of its exposure to the Atlantic
What is Point Pleasant / the South End
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what is the temporary nerve malfunction caused by extreme cold can lead to numbness or weakness in exposed areas.
What is Cold-Induced Neuropathy
500
This extremely rare winter event happens when a lake freezes, cracks, and the ice vibrates, producing sounds that resemble laser beams or sci‑fi effects.
What is Singing Snow?
500
This country won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in men’s ski jumping back in 1924.
Norway
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This historic championship showdown features two teams that haven’t faced each other in more than ten years
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks