Weather
In 1936, how big were the hailstones that struck during a severe storm in South Africa?
a) the size of coconuts
b) the size of bowling ball
c) the size of softballs
Deadly hailstorms over the Gauteng area have been recorded as early as 1936 whenhailstones the size of coconuts killed 10 people and an unknown amount of livestock
How many time zones are in Canada?
Six
Dial M for _________
Murder
Which type of beans are used to make baked beans?
a) Borlotti beans
b) Haricot beans
c) Cannellini beans
Haricot beans
What is a group of owls called?
a) an Army
b) a Bewilderment
c) a Parliament
a Parliament
Where was the coldest temperature recorded?
a) Alaska
b) Siberia
c) Antarctica
Antarctica. About minus 144°F, according to recent satellite measurements.
What year was the Trans-Canada Highway finally completed?
a) 1974 b) 1977 c) 1971
1971
East of ______
Eden
Which French city is known for the fish stewBouillabaisse?
a) Marseille
b) Nice
c) Bordeaux
Marseille
How far away can a wolf smell its prey?
a) nearly 4 miles
b) nearly 2 miles
c) nearly 1/2 mile
A wolf has two hundred million scent cells inside its nose and can smell 100 times better then a human being. Under favorable conditions, it can smell its prey from about 1.75 miles away.
What is a zephyr?
a) sun spot b) gentle breeze c) double rainbow
A gentle breeze
A zephyr is a 3-7 miles per hour wind.
Where does the word Canada come from?
a) Jacques Cartier
b) Samuel de Champlain
c) Jean Nicollet
Kanata was a word used by the St. Lawrence Iroquois people in Quebec in the 16th century. It means village or settlement. When French explorer, Jacques Cartier explored this territory, he misused the word to describe the area and within ten years' time the Europeans were using it to describe the entire region.
Swiss Family ___________
Robinson
What is a hop?
a) A climbing plant, the roots of which are used in beer
b) A climbing plant, the flowers of which are used in beer
c) A climbing plant, the leaves of which are used in beer
A climbing plant, the flowers of which are used in beer
What breed of dog was originated in Germany by a tax collector who needed a guard dog for protection?
a) Great Dane
b) Pit Bull
c) Dobermann
The Dobermann or Dobermann Pinscher was originated in Germany around 1890 by Louis Dobermann, a tax collector who needed a guard dog for protection.
The Guinness Book of World Records lists the world's largest snowflake as being 15 inches wide.
a) Montana b) Michigan c) North Dakota
Montana
During a freak snowstorm, Fort Keogh, Montana, was pelted with extremely large snowflakes. Most snowflakes are measured in millimeters or micrometers. They are all but invisible to the naked eye. But that day they were the size of pancakes!
Whose face is on the Canadian hundred-dollar bill?
a) Wilfred Laurier
b) John A. MacDonald
c) Robert Borden
Robert Borden
The Magnificent _________
Seven
In Indonesian and Malay cuisine what does the word ‘nasi’ refer to?
a) Rice
b) Egg
c) Curry
Rice
What is a group of cats called?
a. A clowder b. A clatter c. A cloud
a clowder
In a tornado, what direction does the wind blow?
a) All directions
b) East to west
c) North to south
All directions
In a tornado, winds blow in a spiral, which is similar to circle, so they blow in all directions. Winds inside tornadoes have been recorded at over 300 miles per hour!
Hawaiian pizza is worldwide now, but it was invented in which province?
Far from the tropical paradise that bears its namesake, the Hawaiian pizza was in fact invented in Ontario in 1962. With canned pineapples and a handful of ham shards,
Dog Day __________
Afternoon
Caesar Salad was first prepared in what country?
a. Mexico
b. Russia
c. Italy
Mexico - Few dishes have origins so embroiled in controversy as Caesar salad
How much on average do elephants need to eat to survive?
a) 100kg a day
b) 250kg a day
c) 150kg a day
150kg a day