MILITARY MINDS
I'VE GOT MY ION YOU
GOOD PUPPERS ON THE BIG SCREEN
STUFF THAT COSTS MONEY
BOBS WORTH KNOWING
100
This Roman commander won a series of wars in Gaul, before defeating his political enemies in civil war and appointing himself dictator for life. His name is now more closely associated with salad and a tomato-ey cocktail.
Who is Gaius Julius Caesar?
100
Atomic number 1. This element can be found on the top left of the periodic table and was famously used in a doomed rigid airship.
What is hydrogen?
100
This good pupper starred in a 1997 sports comedy, learning to play basketball with a boy named Josh and helping lead the Timberwolves to victory.
Who is Air Bud?
100
In 1995, you could have bought this for 54¢ a litre.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/200133118-001-F-56b005153df78cf772cb1be6.jpg)
What is gasoline?
100
One Love. This Bob was a famous singer and songwriter from Jamaica.
Who is Bob Marley?
200
This young Macedonian became king following the assassination of his father Phillip II, after which he conquered an empire spanning from Greece to India.
Who is Alexander III of Macedon (the Great)?
200
This element forms steel when alloyed with carbon, and is an important component of blood regeneration in humans.
What is iron?
200
This big pupper is a St. Bernard dog named after a German composer, and is the titular character of a 1992 family comedy, as well as its sequel.
Who is Beethoven?
200
The United States federal government plans to spend $886 billion on this in 2024; accounting for nearly 40% of the global total expenditure.
What is defense spending?
200
"Come on down!" This Bob is known for animal rights and The Price is Right.
Who is Bob Barker?
300
This famous Corsican led his nation through a series of major European wars which carry his name, and is known for brilliant victories such as the battles of Marengo, Austerlitz, and Friedland, before his eventual defeat at Waterloo and exile to St. Helena's.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
300
Currently worth about $3800 per ounce in Canadian dollars, and is considered a good store of value.
What is gold?
300
This good boy is a free-spirited American Bulldog, voiced by Michael J. Fox, who works with a wise old Golden Retriever and a pampered Himalayan cat to find their way home.
Who is Chance (Homeward Bound)?
300
First minted in 1858, these copper-plated Canadian coins ceased to be minted in this year, after being abolished due to their low value and general non-use by the public.
What is 2012?
300
You'd better call him if you find yourself in trouble! The fixer/lawyer Saul Goodman is portrayed by this thespian Bob.
Bob Odenkirk
400
Earning fame for his command of the Canadian Corps in the First World War, this general led an unbroken string of major victories in 1917-1918 including Hill 70, Passchendaele, and Amiens. He also shares his name with Aquaman's alter ego.
Who is Sir Arthur Currie?
400
This noble gas, with the symbol Kr, shares its name with Superman's home world.
What is Krypton?
400
This doggo starred in a Canadian TV series which ran on CTV from 1979 to 1985, and followed the story of a homeless German shepherd who moves from town to town helping people solve tough problems.
Who is the Littlest Hobo/Le Vagabond?
400
Worth over USD$9 billion, this sports team was first named the Steers, and then the Rangers, before adopting its current name, which references personalities such as Butch Cassidy, Wyatt Erp, and Arthur Morgan.
Who are the Dallas Cowboys?
400
"Forget about style; worry about results". Often considered one of the best ever defensemen in hockey, this Bob won two Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins.
Who is Bobby Orr?
500
One of Genghis and Ogedai Khan's "dogs of war", this Mongol general directed more than 20 campaigns and 65 pitched battles, conquering more territory than any other general in history.
Who is Subutai?
500
Ottawa Public Health recommends testing your basement for this radioactive noble gas, whose long-term presence in your home could lead to lung cancer.
What is radon?
500
This brave pupper was the lead sled dog of musher Leonhard Seppala and his dog sled team in the 1925 serum run to Nome across central and northern Alaska. A film adaptation in 2019 was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, starring Willem Dafoe.
Who is Togo?
500
The Koh-i-Noor is said to be the world's largest version of this precious stone, and is valued anywhere from $140 million to $400 million.
What is a cut diamond?
500
"We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents". This Bob is known for his soothing voice and instructional videos on painting in the series The Joy of Painting.
Who is Bob Ross?