Science
A creature that lives part of its life on land and part of its life in water is known as what?
An amphibian
How many pins are in the standard bowling lane?
10
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
13 total - 10 provinces and 3 territories
Provinces are sovereign entities with power directly from the Constitution Act (1867), while territories are created by the federal government with delegated powers. Provinces operate independently, whereas territories are overseen by Parliament.
Canada is located on which continent?
North America
In what year did the first cell phone debut to the public of Canada?
*Will accept an answer within 10 years
1985
Cell phones debuted in Canada with a call between Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton and Jean Drapeau, the mayor of Montreal, on July 1, 1985. The phones were expensive, often costing thousands, and were bulky (roughly 6 lbs or 9x5 inches).
The chemical formula, NaCl, is what common household product?
Table Salt
This tennis tournament is played on grass courts in London
Wimbledon
The Wimbledon Championships is the world's oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, held annually in late June/early July at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. It is the third Grand Slam event of the year, famous for its strict all-white dress code, grass courts, and traditions like strawberries and cream. The 2026 Championships are scheduled for June 29 to July 12.
In which war did the Canadians defeat the Americans?
The War of 1812
Canada successfully defended its territory against United States invasions during the War of 1812 (1812–1814). While technically a stalemate between Britain and the U.S., Canadians view this as a victory because they repelled multiple American attempts to conquer the colonies. The war fostered a distinct Canadian identity.
This country has the most islands in the world
Sweden
An elephant's trunk has over 40,000 what?
Muscles
An elephant's trunk is a powerful, boneless appendage containing approximately 40,000 individual muscles (compared to ~600 in humans). It is a fusion of the upper lip and nose, utilizing specialized muscle groups to lift up to 300 lbs, manipulate delicate objects, smell, drink, and snorkel.
The Pineal Gland is located in what part of the body?
The head/brain
The pineal gland is a tiny, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland located in the center of the brain that secretes melatonin to regulate sleep-wake cycles (circadian rhythms) based on light exposure.
How do you win at Tic-Tac-Toe?
Get 3 in a row!
One of the earliest known versions of the game dates from ancient Egypt as far back as 1300 BC. Archaeologists have discovered grids scratched onto stone slabs. Since the grids are empty, they believe that people used simple markers like pebbles or seeds to play.
What year was the Toonie minted (introduced)?
1996
What is the smallest country in the world (by land area)?
Vatican City
It covers a tiny area of just 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometres. Located entirely within the city of Rome, Italy, this microstate is the center of the Roman Catholic Church and has a population of fewer than 900 people.
What does "CD" stand for?
Compact Disk
Which planet has the most gravity?
Jupiter
Jupiter's surface gravity is approximately 2.4 to 2.5 times stronger than Earth's. Due to its massive size, a person would experience over double their Earth weight on Jupiter.
How many players take the court in a basketball game (per team)?
5 Players
1) Point Guard ("The Floor General")
2) Shooting Guard ("The Scorer)
3) Small Forward ("The Versatile Player"
4) Power Forward ("Inside Scorer / Rebounder")
5) Center ("The Rim Protector"
What is the name of the Greek Goddess of Victory?
Nike
What 4 countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What is a baby frog called?
A tadpole
What does E stand for in the equation E = mc2 ?
Energy
Energy = mass (m) x speed of light (c2)
This is Albert Einstein's mass-energy equivalence formula.
Which Chess piece can only move diagonally?
The bishop
"Springing forward" (Daylight Saving Time) in March shifts the time an hour forward. What is the reasoning for Daylight Saving Time?
- To conserve energy / reduce energy consumption
- "More" evening light
Historical Origins: Introduced during World War I (1918) to conserve fuel for lighting by extending daylight hours, a measure that was reinstated during World War II.
By moving clocks forward, the sun sets an hour later, which encourages more activity, commerce, and leisure time in the evenings. It also reduces the need for artificial lighting in the evenings
This country is known as the "Land of Fire and Ice"
Iceland
What does it mean if a number is a prime number?
A whole number greater than 1 that has exactly 2 factors (numbers that can divide into the number): 1 and itself.
Example: 2, 3, 5, 7