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100
This natural winter hazard makes every Canadian say “Careful, it’s slippery!”
Hint: It forms on sidewalks overnight and scares everyone with walkers.
What is black ice?
100
Many Canadians head to this sunny U.S. state in winter to escape the cold.
Hint: Snowbirds love it almost as much as oranges.
A: What is Florida?
100
This common household item is the one thing you always lose, even when you swear you put it “right there.”
Hint: It hides better than a ninja.
A: What are your keys?
100
Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
A) Myth
B) Truth
✅ Answer: A) Myth
(Annoying? Yes. Harmful? Not really!)
Studies show knuckle cracking does not damage your joints. It just releases gas bubbles in the joint fluid — that’s the popping sound.
200
Many Canadians make this classic comfort food in November and December using turkey leftovers.
Hint: Soup that tastes like your childhood.
What is turkey soup?
200
– This warm destination is famous for winter cruises and crystal-clear blue water.
Hint: Islanders greet you with steel drums.
What are the Caribbean islands?
200
This animal can sleep standing up but won’t sit unless necessary.
Hint: It works on farms and loves hay.
What is a horse?
200
Which one is true?
If you drop food on the floor, the “5-second rule” keeps it safe.
A) True
B) False
C) True only if it’s a cookie
✅ Answer: B) False
(Germs don’t wait five seconds!)
Reason: Germs transfer instantly, not after 5 seconds. The cleanliness of the floor matters more than the time!
300
This December day is known for long lines at malls, cookie baking, and last-minute gift panic.
Hint: It’s not Christmas Day… but almost!
A: What is Christmas Eve?
300
This city in Manitoba is famous for its winter polar bear tourism.
Hint: Your tour guide might say “Don’t pet them.”
What is Churchill?
300
– This common creature has three hearts but still can’t fall in love with you.
Hint: Seafood with feelings.
What is an octopus?
300
The Great Wall of China is visible from space.
A) Myth
B) Truth
A) Myth
Reason: It’s too narrow and blends into the landscape. Even astronauts say it’s not visible to the naked eye.
400
This icy sport becomes especially popular in community parks once December arrives.
Hint: Canadians joke they're born with skates on.
A: What is ice skating?
400
This U.S. state hosts the world’s largest ice carving competition every winter in its city of Fairbanks.
Hint: It’s colder than most freezers.
What is Alaska?
400
This animal has a reputation for being slow but can outlive most humans.
Hint: It carries its house with it.
What is a tortoise? 
400
Camels store water in their humps.
A) True
B) False—they store fat
C) Only when thirsty
Answer: B) False
B) False — they store fat
Reason: Their humps are fat reserves, not water. Camels store water in their bloodstream and tissues, not their humps.
500
This sweet Canadian treat is especially popular during the holiday season and often comes in bars, cookies, or sprinkled on lattes.
Hint: Think red & white stripes.
What is candy cane?
500
This Alberta mountain town looks like a Christmas postcard all winter long.
Hint: Think hot springs, elk, and snowy peaks.
A: What is Banff?
500
This fruit is technically a berry, but strawberries aren’t.
Hint: It’s yellow and monkeys love it.
What is a banana?
500
Canada has more lakes than all other countries combined.
Truth?
myth?
B) Truth
Reason: Canada has over 2 million lakes, holding nearly 20% of the world’s fresh water.