Famous Dogs
Named after the famous composer, this St. Bernard dog brings together the Newton family with his loving nature.
Beethoven
What planet has the most moons?
Jupiter has 53 named moons and another 26 awaiting official names. Combined, scientists now think Jupiter has 79 moons.
In what year was the most recent territory in Canada formed?
Nunavut is the newest, largest, and northernmost territory of Canada. It was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999.
What country won the first World Cup?
In the first World Cup final, held on July 30, 1930, 93,000 spectators looked on as Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in a rematch of the 1928 Olympic gold medal game.
What razor-thin country accounts for more than half of the western coastline of South America?
With a toothy coastline of 2,650 miles (4,265 km), Chile accounts for more than half of the western coastline of South America. This razor-thin country is wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, the Earth's longest mountain range.
Devoted fans of the TV show will recognize this Labrador Retriever who is literally larger than life with a sweet personality.
What was one of the most famous species studied by Charles Darwin?
Darwin's finches (also known as the Galápagos finches) are a group of about 18 species of passerine birds. They are well known for their remarkable diversity in beak form and function.
Canada is a bilingual country, but what is the only officially bilingual province?
Of Canada's ten provinces, New Brunswick is the only one to be officially bilingual, having chosen to do so in 1969.
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the all-time records for Olympic medals (28), Olympic gold medals (23), Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16).
What is the oldest city in the world?
Damascus, the capital of Syria, is widely believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, with evidence of habitation dating back at least 11,000 years. Its location and persistence have made the city a nexus for civilizations come and gone. Today its metropolitan area is home to about 2.5 million people, and in 2008 it was named the Arab Capital of Culture.
Grab a box of tissues before you watch this classic dog movie. Released in 1957, the movie tells the story of a stray dog and a young boy who sees potential in him.
Old Yeller
What scale measures the amount of power in an earthquake?
The Richter scale is a scale of numbers used to tell the power (or magnitude) of earthquakes. Charles Richter developed the Richter Scale in 1935.
What is Canada's largest national park?
Wood Buffalo is Canada's largest national park with an area of 44,807 square kilometres. It includes huge tracts of boreal forest and plains, and some of the largest undisturbed grass and sedge meadows left in North America.
What boxer famously said that he should be a postage stamp because that was the only way he'd ever get licked?
Muhammad Ali was famous for his colorful quotations. He also said, "I'm so mean, I make medicine sick."
What is the smallest independent country on Earth?
With an area of just 0.44 kilometers, Vatican City is the world's smallest country. Also known as the Holy See, it fits within the Italian capital city of Rome, and is the center of the Catholic Church.
Part of the original Toy Story gang, the toy Dachshund dog made a name of himself early on in the franchise, thanks to his unique Southern accent and unwavering loyalty to Woody.
Slinky
The first of these three laws states that energy cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system.
From the Laws of Thermodynamics, this is the Law of Conservation of Energy.
The name “Canada” comes from the word “Kanata” used by the Iroquois, an indigenous confederacy who lived in Quebec in the 16th century. What does this word mean?
Village or settlement
Who was the only person in NBA history to be named Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year?
Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Larry Bird played his entire professional career for Boston, winning three NBA championships and two NBA Finals MVP awards. He then served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000, and in 2003 assumed the role of president of basketball operations for the Pacers.
What tiny country, known to its inhabitants as Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon), is sandwiched between China and India?
Bhutan, known to its inhabitants as Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon), is sandwiched between China and India. It was first settled by wandering migrants from the Tibet region of China during the 9th century.
In 1969, the Mystery Machine made its debut with four teenagers and one Great Dane in it.
Scooby-Doo
An unlit match has what form of energy?
Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. This energy is released when a chemical reaction takes place.
Similar to the Loch Ness Monster, this mythical lake monster supposedly lives in Okanagan Lake.
Ogopogo is green with a snakelike body about 25 meters long. Some say its head looks like a horse, while others say that it’s reptilian or goat-like.
What is the name of the Canucks' mascot?
Fin the Whale is an anthropomorphic orca that debuted as the Canucks' mascot during the 2001-2002 Season. His trademark move consists of steam emitting from his blowhole and his "chomping" of unsuspecting heads.
What is the longest river in the United States?
At 2,565 miles (4,130), the Missouri River is the longest river in the United States and drains approximately one sixth of the North American continent. It serves as a tributary of the Mississippi River. The combined Missouri-Mississippi river system is the fourth longest river in the world.