Terrace History
Who is considered the founder of Terrace?
George Little
How many pints in a quart?
2
Name three rivers in the Terrace area.
Correct!
Which Dutch painter mailed his ear to his girlfriend?
Vincent Van Gogh
How many sides does a trapezoid have?
4
Shames Mountain is owned and operated by _____.
My Mountain Co-op
Name two ways to check if your jar has sealed properly post-canning.
1. Check to see if the lid moves when pressed down upon.
2. Tap on the lid and listen to the pitch.
3. Try to pick up the jar by only holding the lid.
What is the world's largest fish?
Whale shark
True or false: The average height for adult males in the Netherlands is over 6 feet tall.
True
The world's tallest wooden telephone pole was cut in Terrace. In which city does it currently stand?
New York City
The common name for the bacteria caused by improper canning methods of low-acid foods is ____.
Botulism
Nicknamed "the river shark", this species of shark can live in both freshwater and salt water, due to their special ability of osmoregulation (allowing them to adjust to low-salinity environments).
Bull shark
What does this phrase mean: Nu komt de aap vit de mouw (translation: Now the monkey comes out of the sleeve)?
when a secret or someone's real intentions finally come to light
What type of animal was the first to ever be cloned? (bonus points for knowing her name)
Sheep (Dolly)
What year did the Terrace Mutiny occur?
1944
Which one of the following foods must be processed in a pressure canner? Pickled beets, green beans, peaches, or tomatoes.
Green beans
Which species of pacific salmon is known the lay the largest amount of eggs?
Chinook
Popular in the province of Friesland, what does the sport known as fierljeppen entail?
Canal pole-vaulting
A lumberjack who operates the signal wire running to a donkey engine whistle is known as what?
1. Donkey alarm
2. Whistle punk
3. Signaling smith
4. Smithy Mike
2. Whistle Punk
In 1892, _______ Thornhill was the first European settler in the Terrace area, establishing a homestead on what became Thornhill Landing.
Tom
What is the set point (in degrees) for jam without pectin?
220 degrees Fahrenheit
Which organ in most fish provides buoyancy?
Swim bladder
How did Dutch people honor King William III (AKA William of Orange) after he helped them win independence from Spain in the 17th century?
What was the first Disney animated feature movie that was not based on an already existing story?
The Lion King