Ottawa
What was Ottawa originally called?
Bytown - Ottawa was originally called Bytown named for Colonel John By, the engineer who oversaw construction of the Rideau Canal. In 1855 Bytown was incorporated and became Ottawa.
What is Burratta? Describe the inside and outside.
A fresh, soft, mild cheese - like mozzarella on the outside filled with cream and cheese
What was the first lifesaver flavour?
Peppermint
Which bar contains honeycomb, surrounded by milk chocolate?
Crunchie
Suicide Squad is based on which comics?
DC comics
What is the most famous festival in Ottawa held during the spring?
Tulip Festival - There are 35 major festivals in Ottawa. The Canadian Tulip Festival, held every May, is one of the most famous.
Which great Italian wine owes its existence to a beautiful woman?
Chianti - Named for the wife of Baron Bettino Ricasoli who has produced Chianti that has won many gold metals
The first soft bubble gum brand was?
Bubble Yum
In which country was the first chocolate chip cookie made?
USA - Whitman, Massachussetts - This was made in 1937, in an old country inn. They mixed bits of chocolate with shortbread cookie dough.
Which country is famous for tulips?
Holland
The name Ottawa comes from the Algonquin word adawe – which means what?
To trade
What is/are grissini?
Crisp breadsticks - originating from Torrino, they are 1 finger thick and 2 feet long.
Which candy was found in King Tut's tomb?
Licorice
The snickers bar was named after which animal?
A horse belonging to the Mars family
In which year did the Beatles Band begin?
1956
In which year did Queen Victoria chose Ottawa to be the capital of Canada?
1857
Why does the Italian Government prohibit making grappa at home?
To prevent people from blinding themselves - its made from extracting the alchol from the marks left in the vat.
How many golden tickets were to be found in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
5
How much caffeine would you find in a 2 ounce chocolate bar?
38 mg
Which is the longest river in South Africa?
Orange River
The Rideau Canal is the best preserved example of "this type" of canal built in North America?
Ottawa boasts a UNESCO World heritage site – the Rideau Canal. It is the best preserved example of a slackwater canal built in North America.
Naples's signature pizza is called Margherita. In reference to whom or what?
Margherita di Savoia - the daughter of the Duke of Genoa
"If he kissed you once, will he kiss you again?" was the slogan for what type of candy?
Certs
Today Cadbury uses high quality cocoa beans from which location?
West Africa - Cocoa trees grow best in the humid climate of the tropical regions of the world - most cocoa grows within 20 degrees of the Equator. Cadbury imports cocoa from West Africa, from places like Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Zaire and Congo.
The first dictionary was written by?
Robert Cawder