Victoria Day!
How old was Queen Victoria at the time of her coronation?
18
What is the queen bee’s main job?
Which dessert mold was especially popular for gelatin salads in the 1950s?
A Bundt or ring mold
What slow-moving martial art is often practiced in parks for balance and mindfulness?
Tai Chi
What is the proper name for a young goose?
Gosling
How many children did Victoria and Albert have?
9
What colour are bees most attracted to?
Blue, purple, and yellow flowers
What item protected tabletops from hot dishes?
Trivets
Which exercise method uses slow, controlled movements and core strength?
Pilates
What is the more common name for the olfactory organ?
Nose
What was the only language that Victoria spoke until the age of three?
German
What percentage of the world’s flowering plants depend on pollinators?
85%
What kitchen product was advertised with the slogan “Betcha can’t eat just one”?
Lays potato chips
Which martial art means “gentle way” in Japanese?
Judo
Spam is a combination of what two words?
Spiced Ham
Called “The Little Queen,” how tall was Queen Victoria as an adult?
Five feet tall
What are male bees called?
Drones
What brand of pressure cooker was popular in many mid-century kitchens?
Presto
In curling, what is the target called?
The house
What is the largest fruit crop on Earth? Hint: Concord is a variety of this fruit.
Grapes
Where are Queen Victoria and Prince Albert buried?
Windsor Castle
How many eyes does a bee have?
5
Which company became famous for colorful mixing bowls and refrigerator dishes?
Pyrex
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
The gluteus maximus
The first skyscraper was built in this city.
Chicago