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What flower is worn on the left side during Remembrance Day?
Poppy
100
This protein in wheat gives bread its elasticity and chewiness.
Gluten
100
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
100
Name that tune.
Be My Baby - The Ronettes
100
Which country is the most popular for tourists?
A: USA
B: UK
C: France
D: Spain
France (102 million tourist arrivals per year)
Runner ups:
Spain (93.8 million), USA (72.4 million), Turkey (60.6 million)
200
In 1915, this Canadian solider wrote this poem in just 20 minutes. What was the name of the poem?
In Flanders Fields
John McCrae was a poet, physician, author, artist and soldier. He was born in Guelph, Ontario. He passed from pneumonia near the end of the war.
200
This spice, once worth its weight in gold, comes from the dried stigma of a crocus flower.
Saffron
200
Who, at age 17, became the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?
Malala Yousafzai
200
How many times did Elvis Presley marry?
Once
Elvis Presley married only once, to Priscilla Beaulieu. They wed on May 1, 1967, and their divorce was finalized in 1973. They had one daughter together, Lisa Marie Presley.
200
How long is the shortest flight in the world?
A: 57 Seconds
B: 2 Minutes and 43 Seconds
C: 4 Minutes and 11 Seconds
D: 10 Minutes and 39 Seconds
57 seconds!
You can ride the world's shortest commercial flight when you travel between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland. The 2.7-kilometer flight on Loganair connects the islands in just 57 seconds.
300
In the UK, there is also a purple poppy you can wear on Remembrance Day. What does the purple poppy represent?
A) Commemorates animals that died during the war.
B) Commemorates female Veterans.
C) Commemorates wives and widows.
A) Commemorates animals that died during the war.
Animal Aid, a UK animal rights group, puts out purple poppies. They can be worn next to the traditional red poppies to commemorate veterans.
300
“Pho” is the national dish of this country.
A) Australia
B) Japan
C) Vietnam
Vietnam
300
Canada's 1st Prime Minister was?
A. Sir Arthur Curie
B. Sir John A. Macdonald
C. Jacques Cartier
D. Louis Riel
Sir John A. Macdonald
300
Who said the quote “Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision.” ?
Stevie Wonder
300
Where is the largest airport in the world?
A: USA
B: Saudi Arabia
C: China
D: France
Saudi Arabia
The King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It covers a vast 776 square kilometers (299 square miles), which is larger than some cities.
400
What was Remembrance Day known as before being renamed in 1931?
Armistice Day - commemorates the end of World War 1.
400
This chemical process causes apples to turn brown when cut and exposed to air.
Oxidation (Enzymatic Browning)
400
In what year did the Titanic sink?
1912
400
Name that tune.
Believe - Cher
400
Which of these airports is NOT a real airport?
A: Hamburger Airport
B: Mafia Airport
C: Batman Airport
D: Black Tickle Airport
Hamburger Airport is not real.
1. Mafia Airport (MFA), Tanzania
2. Batman Airport (BAL), Batman, Turkey
3. Black Tickle Airport (YBI), NFLD & Labrador, Canada
500
Which instrument are the “The Last Post” and “Reveille” calls played on during Remembrance commemorative events?
Bugle
500
“Bobotie,” a baked spiced meat dish topped with an egg custard, is considered the national dish of this country.
South Africa
500
What day and year was Canada founded?
July 1st, 1867
A federation of colonies in British North America—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario—joined together to become the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867.
500
Name that tune.
Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
500
Which country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined?
A: Russia
B: Finland
C: Canada
D: Brazil
Canada
Canada has as many as 2 million lakes, which accounts for 14% of the world's lakes.
