Flowers
What is the National Flower of Canada?
What is... The Bunchberry
Bunchberry (Cornus Canadensis) is the popular choice for our country's new national flower. A nation-wide contest to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary, sponsored by Master Gardeners of Ontario, has embraced the bunchberry, known as quatre–temps in French and kawiscowimin in Cree, as the winner.
These white flowers are modified leaves called bracts, which attract pollinators to the actual flowers in the centre. Bunchberry is largely self-sterile, which means it is dependent on pollinators, such as bumblebees, solitary bees, bee flies and syrphid flies, for reproduction.
What is... A Bee?
That’s 11,400 times a minute.
How many players are on a Baseball Diamond at one time? (From the same team)
What is... Nine
The nine players are pitcher (P), catcher (C), first base (1B), second base(2B), shortstop(SS), third base(3B), right field(RF), centre field(CF), and left field(LF).
What is... Twelve?
What is... 17 years and 2 months.
The Canada Jay has incredibly thick, fluffy plumage that it puffs up in cold weather, enveloping its legs and feet. Even its nostrils are covered with feathers.
Which flower's name comes from the Greek word for "Rainbow"?
What is... Iris?
In ancient Egypt, King Thutmose III immortalized irises as a flower symbolizing rebirth. The three petals of the iris, in Egypt, represented wisdom, faith, and valor. The iris’s name comes from the Greek word for rainbow, which refers to the plant’s many colors and variations.
Which insect was the first living creature to be sent into Outer Space?
What is... Fruit Flies?
In 1947, they blasted off in a V-2 rocket, reaching an altitude of about 68 miles in less than 200 seconds before returning to Earth by parachute.
Who was the first African American baseball player in the MLB?
Who is... Jackie Robinson?
Jack Roosevelt Robinson was an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
Which mammal has the thickest fur?
What is... An Otter?
Their fur contains between 600,000 to 1,000,000 hair follicles per square inch. Unlike most other mammals, otters lack a blubber layer
Which Canadian bird is known for it's sound that is often compared to a wolf's howl?
What is... The Loon?
Loons are well known for their ambient wail. This call is often compared to that of a wolf's howl. They also display a variety of other vocalizations, including a tremolo, yodel, and hoot
Which holiday is the Daffodil a symbol of?
What is ... Easter?
Rumored to have gained its scientific name, narcissus, from the Greek god, the daffodil has become famous for its beauty. When in bloom, a bright corona surrounds its bell. Thousands of variations of daffodils exist and have become a symbol of Easter in many cultures.
How many eyes does a caterpillar have?
What is... Twelve?
When is the last time that the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series?
What is... 1992-1993 Season
Which animal bi-product is the most popular throughout the Spring?
What is... A Chicken Egg
Traditionally, fasting practices during Lent excluded the consumption of all animal products, including eggs. As lent ends with Easter, spring may additionally be associated with an abundance of eggs as a result of the holiday.
Another reason why chicks and eggs may be particularly associated with spring could be due to the unique laying cycle of hens. The avian reproductive cycle is stimulated by increased hours of daylight, as is characteristic of spring time.
How fast can a Great Blue Heron fly in miles?
What is... 30 miles/hour
Herons are excellent flyers that can reach the speed of 30 miles per hour. During the flight, their neck is curled in S-shape, while legs dangle behind the body. Herons are active both during the day and night. Specially designed eyes allow them to see equally good at night and day.
What holiday event is the Hyacinth flower extremely important?
What is... Persian New Year at the Spring Equinox
Most widely recognized for their distinctly fragrant scent, hyacinths grow in a variety of colors. Sometimes used as a symbol of rebirth, Hyacinths take a prominent place on the tables of Persian New Year celebrations on the Spring Equinox.
Which insect is considered the strongest insect in the world?
What is... The Dung Beetle?
One dung beetle can drag 1,141 times its weight – that’s like a human pulling six double-decker buses!
During which inning is the song "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" traditionally sung?
What is... The 7th Inning
Which farm animal does not have top front teeth?
What is... A Sheep?
Missing teeth? No problem! Sheep have a hard upper palate that the lower teeth press up against to breakdown food.
Which bird is the largest bird of prey in Canada?
What is... The Bald Eagle
How many different species of flower belong to the Daisies family?
What is... Over 23,000?
Daisies belong to a family of flowers called Angiospermae. Daisies are synonymous with spring, brightly colored, and energetic in appearance. Daisies are also edible. Added to a spring salad or sprinkled on the top of a cake, daisy petals make the most beautiful garnishments.
Which part of their body do butterflies use to taste?
What is... Their Feet?
Who has the most home runs in Baseball History?
Who is... Barry Bonds?
Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball. Bonds was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1986 to 1992 and the San Francisco Giants from 1993 to 2007. He is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time with 762 home runs
Which type of bear is the most common in Canada?
What is... A Black Bear?
What is Canada's National Bird?
What is... the Gray Jay
Though the common loon and snowy owl both had more votes in the popular selection, ultimately the panel recommended the gray jay, also called the whiskey jack or Canada Jay, be selected as Canada's official bird.