Be Kind, Rewind: 70s & 80s Cinema
"You talkin' to me?"
What is - Taxi Driver (1976)
This is the standard retirement age in Canada when you can finally collect your full, unreduced CPP and OAS benefits.
What is age 65?
This herbal supplement, derived from a small palm tree, is widely purchased by senior men in health food stores.
What is saw palmetto?
This dark, circular blemish in a board is caused by the base of an old tree branch that was swallowed up as the trunk grew thicker.
What is a knot?
Nicknamed "The Golden Bear," this legendary golfer holds the all-time record with 18 major championship titles.
Who is Jack Nicklaus?
In 1961, East Germany erected this concrete barrier to separate itself from the West.
What is the Berlin Wall?
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning".
What is - Apocalypse Now (1979)
Unlike the employment-based CPP, eligibility for this benefit is entirely determined by these two factors.
What are age and years of Canadian residency?
This common, non-cancerous condition makes the prostate swell up as you age.
What is BPH? (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate).
This classification describes wood that comes from evergreen, cone-bearing trees with needles, such as pine, cedar, and fir.
What is softwood?
Known simply as "The Number 4," this Boston Bruins legend practically invented the art of the rushing defenseman and flew through the air in the most famous hockey photo ever taken.
Who is Bobby Orr?
This 13-day confrontation in October 1962 brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
"Here's Johnny!"
What is - The Shining (1980)
To get the absolute maximum amount of OAS cash, you must have lived in Canada for this total number of years after turning 18.
What is 40 years?
Doctors recommend that men start getting regular prostate screenings at this milestone age.
What is age 50? (Age 45 for higher-risk individuals).
This common panel material is made by compressing wood chips, shavings, and sawdust together with resin, often used as a cheap substrate for laminate countertops.
What is particle board?
In 1974, Muhammad Ali used his famous, lazy-looking "rope-a-dope" strategy to tire out and eventually knock out this heavy-hitting future grill salesman.
Who is George Foreman?
He was the leader of the Soviet Union during the 1980s who introduced the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?
"Wax on, wax off."
What is - The Karate Kid (1984)
This is the absolute latest age you should wait to grab your pensions, because the government stops giving you any extra bonuses for waiting.
What is age 70?
If you are visiting the bathroom six times a night, your doctor might prescribe you this popular medication.
What is Flomax? (Tamsulosin).
This dense, dark wood from the Quercus tree family is highly popular for floors, cabinets, and barrels due to its distinct grain and durability.
What is oak?
This legendary baseball player was nicknamed "The Sultan of Swat" and famously lived on a strict athlete's diet of hot dogs, beer, and cigars between home runs.
Who is Babe Ruth?
This Wisconsin senator led a fierce, paranoid campaign in the 1950s to expose alleged communists inside the U.S. government.
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it".
What is - Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
To receive GAINS payments on top of your federal GIS, you must officially reside in this specific Canadian province.
What is Ontario?
In terms of size, a healthy young prostate is traditionally compared to a walnut, but an enlarged senior prostate is frequently compared to this breakfast fruit.
What is a grapefruit?
This is the actual size of a standard 2x4 piece of lumber after it has been planed and dried.
What is 1 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches?
This legendary golfer didn't just win 62 PGA Tour events; he also revolutionized the beverage industry by mixing iced tea and lemonade together.
Who is Arnold Palmer?
This American president famously stood in West Germany in 1987 and demanded, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
Who is Ronald Reagan?