Palindromes
Potpourri
Animal Facts
Blasts from the Past
Famous Landmarks Around the World
100
This term of endearment is another name for father.
What is Dad (or pop)?
Dad is one of the earliest words many children learn to say, and similar-sounding terms for father appear across many languages worldwide, such as “papa” and “dada.”
100
Oranges, lemons, and limes are this type of fruit.
What are citrus fruits?
Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and natural acids, which give them their sour taste.
100
These two common household pets aren’t colourblind, but they do see colour in a reduced range compared to humans.
What are dogs and cats?
Each has limited colour perception because they have two types of color receptors (cones). Humans have three types of cones, so they see more colours.
100
Historically, this soda’s main ingredient was sassafras.
What is root beer?
August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day.
100
This Paris landmark was built for the 1889 World’s Fair and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be temporary, but it became a permanent symbol of France and is now one of the most visited monuments in the world.
200
Weather stations use this to detect weather patterns; one example is the Doppler.
What is radar?
Weather radars send out radio waves that hit rain, snow, and ice and bounce back to the radar station.
200
This is what lime slices tend to do in a drink.
What is sink?
Limes are denser than lemons, so their slices sink, whereas lemons tend to float.
200
These highly intelligent garbage-digging bandits have human-like fingers.
What are raccoons?
Raccoons have highly sensitive front paws with five fingers, allowing them to open containers, manipulate objects, and even “wash” food in water before eating it.
200
This childhood snack comes in small boxes and features circus animals.
What are animal crackers?
Animal Crackers were first popularized in the late 1800s and were originally sold as holiday ornaments meant to be hung on Christmas trees before becoming a widely loved snack for children.
200
This ancient structure in Italy was built as an amphitheatre and hosted gladiator contests.
What is the Colosseum?
Colosseum could hold tens of thousands of spectators and was used for public events in ancient Rome, including gladiator battles and animal hunts.
300
This French word meaning “she” is also the name of a lifestyle magazine.
What is Elle?
Elle is a pronoun that also can mean “her” and “it,” depending on the noun it is replacing.
300
McDonald’s once made broccoli that was flavoured to taste like this.
What is bubble gum?
It was an effort to get children to eat healthy foods, but the unintended consequence was that it confused the children. They probably wondered what was wrong with their broccoli.
300
These household pets are likely to sleep away the day and creep around the house at night.
What are cats?
Cats are not technically nocturnal; their most active hours are dawn and dusk. But if you have indoor cameras, you can catch their sneaky overnight activity.
300
This legendary actress and singer, star of The Wizard of Oz, was the mother of Liza Minnelli.
Who is Judy Garland?
Garland will forever be remembered for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, a blast from the past that is a must-watch movie.
300
This massive statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France and welcomes visitors to the United States.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
The statue's name derives from the Goddess it represents: Libertas, a Roman deity personifying freedom.
400
Another term for midday?
What is noon?
Noon originally comes from the Latin word nona hora, meaning “ninth hour,” because in ancient Roman timekeeping it referred to a different point in the day than it does today.
400
This Canadian province is the only one officially bilingual, recognizing both English and French.
What is New Brunswick?
New Brunswick made both English and French official languages in 1969, making it unique among Canadian provinces.
400
This deadliest animal on Earth kills by carrying malaria, yellow fever, and other diseases.
What is a mosquito?
Their lifespans range from one week to one month.
400
He recorded the 1966 hit “Strangers in the Night.”
Who is Frank Sinatra?
When the song reached No. 1 on the charts, it knocked the Beatles’ “Paperback Writer” from its high position.
400
This enormous wall stretches across northern China and was built to protect against invasions.
What is the Great Wall of China?
Great Wall of China was built over many centuries by different dynasties and is one of the longest man-made structures ever created.
500
A name for a watertight canoe.
What is a kayak?
Kayaks were initially invented for hunting and transportation. The word kayak means ‘Hunter's Boat.’
500
This artist painted the famous work "The Starry Night"
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
He painted 'The Starry Night' in 1889 while staying at a mental health asylum in France, and the swirling sky in the artwork is considered one of the most iconic images in art history.
500
These mammals are skilled swimmers and hold hands when they sleep in the water.
What are sea otters?
Sea otters sleep while holding hands so they don’t drift apart. These playful mammals eat about 30 percent of their weight each day.
500
This brand popularized disposable diapers on a mass scale.
What is Pampers?
Pampers was introduced in the early 1960s and helped replace cloth diapers for many families, making diapering more convenient and widely accessible.
500
This famous building in Sydney, Australia is known for its sail-like design and hosts concerts and performances.
What is the Sydney Opera House?
Sydney Opera House opened in 1973 and is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture.
