Ice Cream
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Latin Words & Phrases
Amusing August
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This name for a dessert made of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream comes from the city where it was originally inspired.
What is Neapolitan?
It can be served in a bowl with three individual scoops or as a block with three distinct layers. It is named after Naples, Italy.
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This mountain range stretches along the western edge of South America and includes Machu Picchu.
What are the Andes?
The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world, spanning seven countries and stretching approximately 7,000 to 8,900 kilometers long.
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This common writing instrument is covered in wood.
What is a pencil?
The wooden casing helps keep the soft graphite and clay core from breaking and makes it easier to handle and sharpen.
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This is the meaning of the Latin phrase "et cetera" or "etc."
What is “and so on”?
It also means “and so forth” as well as “and others.” It's used to avoid listing every single item when examples are sufficient, and it’s one of the most commonly used Latin abbreviations in modern language.
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Everywhere you look, you will find these sales in August.
What are back-to-school sales?
Back-to-school shopping is one of the biggest retail seasons of the year in Canada, second only to the winter holidays.
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This classic dessert layers ice cream, fruit, and sauces, often served in a long dish with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
What is a banana split?
The banana split was created in the early 1900s in the United States, and it became popular because bananas were relatively exotic and affordable in North America at the time.
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After a day of sightseeing and shopping in London, visitors often head to luxury hotels for this traditional afternoon treat.
What is afternoon tea?
Afternoon tea became popular in 19th-century England and is credited to Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, who started having tea with light snacks to bridge the gap between lunch and a late dinner.
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This large wooden boat in the Bible was built to withstand 40 days and 40 nights of rain.
What is Noah’s Ark?
Noah’s Ark is described in the Book of Genesis as a massive vessel built to save Noah, his family, and pairs of animals from a great flood.
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Shortened version of the word for a former student who graduated from a school, college, or university.
What is an alum?
Alum is an informal abbreviation of “alumnus” (male) or “alumna” (female), with “alumni” being the plural form.
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On August 6, 1762, this lunchtime favourite was created by an Earl.
What is a sandwich?
The Earl of Sandwich is credited with ordering some meat between two slices of bread.
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The ice cream cone was popularized during this century, though an early version was invented in 1896 by an Italian immigrant.
What is the 20th century?
The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair popularized the cone.
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This South American city is the gateway to Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city from a mountain peak.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro translates as "January River." The name originated in January 1502 when Portuguese sailors landed in a bay that they mistook for the mouth of a river.
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This Swedish company that sells moderately priced home furnishings is one of the largest global consumers of wood.
What is IKEA?
The company uses technology to maximize the yield and minimize waste from its wood, and also has a tree-planting initiative to help replace the wood it uses.
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The meaning of “Et tu, Brute?”
What is “And you, Brutus?”
This line from Shakespeare’s 'Julius Caesar' captures the moment in which Caesar realizes his friend Brutus is among his assassins.
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On August 22, AD 565, the first alleged sighting of this monster took place in Scotland.
What is the Loch Ness Monster?
The monster’s nickname is Nessie. The first alleged photo was snapped in 1933.
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This is how ice cream was prepared to travel into space with the Apollo astronauts.
What is freeze-dried?
Often called “astronaut ice cream,” it removes nearly all the water so it becomes lightweight, shelf-stable, and safe for space missions.
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When leaving the country, it is of utmost importance and necessity to carry this.
What is a passport?
Passports has been used in various forms for centuries, but modern passports became standardized after World War I to help regulate international travel.
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Before modern paper was made from wood pulp, it was made from cotton, hemp, and this fabric.
What is linen?
Paper made from linen and other textiles was especially durable, which is why many historical documents from centuries ago have survived so well.
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The meaning of the Latin phrase "exempli gratia" which is often used before a list.
What is "for example?"
Exempli gratia is commonly abbreviated as “e.g.” in writing and is often confused with “i.e.”, which has a different meaning.
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This flower is one of August’s two official birth flowers, along with the poppy.
What is the gladiola?
Gladiolas provide the last rush of summer blooms in a wide array of vivid, eye-popping colours.
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This country is often ranked among the highest in the world for ice cream consumption per capita and is frequently reported as being #1.
What is New Zealand?
Each person eats about 28.4 liters (or over 60 pints) every year. That is equal to about 7.5 gallons per person. The country’s strong dairy industry makes high-quality ice cream widely available and relatively affordable.
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This type of travel involves visiting multiple destinations in a single journey, often by ship.
What is a cruise?
Cruise tourism has grown significantly in recent decades, with modern cruise ships functioning like floating resorts offering entertainment and dining.
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This dwarf willow is considered one of the smallest trees in the world.
What is the Arctic willow?
It’s found in the Arctic tundra and can survive the highest elevations. It looks more like ground cover, but it’s classified as a tree. It has a single main stem with branches shooting off from it.
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This famous Latin phrase, often translated as “seize the day,” encourages people to make the most of the present moment.
What is Carpe diem?
It comes from the Roman poet Horace, who originally meant it as “pluck the day,” like picking a ripe fruit before it spoils.
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This annual Winnipeg festival in August celebrates cultures from around the world through food, music, and performances.
What is Folklorama?
Folklorama is the world’s largest and longest-running multicultural festival, first held in 1970.