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The dog days occur during this season.
Summer
These days are a period of intense heat, something we often dream about in January.
What did the nursery rhyme character Jack nimbly jump over?
The candlestick
The rhyme was first documented around 1815. Jumping over candlesticks was a form of fortune-telling or sport. Jumping over the candlestick without extinguishing the flame was a sign of good luck.
This British rock band took America by storm in 1964, starting the “British Invasion.”
The Beatles
Their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show drew over 70 million viewers.
This Canadian national symbol has transparent eyelids and can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes.
Beaver
Beaver teeth never stop growing, which is why they’re always chewing.
What color cup is the “big prize” for the Canadian Football League?
Grey
The Grey Cup is the name of the championship game as well as the trophy awarded to the winning team.
Someone who shares a living space with another person in a college dorm is called this.
Roommate
Due to today’s economic conditions, many young adults share apartments and houses with roommates to defray costs.
What nuts are used to make marzipan?
Almonds
Marzipan is a confection made of sugar, egg whites, and almonds.
In 1969, humans first walked on this celestial body.
The moon
Neil Armstrong was the first person to step onto its surface.
This animal’s shoulder hump is made of muscle and helps it move through deep snow and water.
Moose
A moose can swim up to 10 km and dive underwater to eat plants.
Wear this detachable waistband with a tuxedo.
Cummerbund
The cummerbund originated in India in the 19th century.
What kind of animal is the Rhode Island Red?
Chicken
It is the state bird of Rhode Island. The breed is noted for its brown eggs.
This U.S. president was assassinated in 1963 while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
John F. Kennedy
The event shocked the world.
This rare subspecies of black bear gets its creamy colour from a recessive gene found mainly in coastal BC.
Kermode bear (spirit bear)
Fewer than 10% of these bears are white.
This bird holds the distinction of being the only bird that can fly backward.
Hummingbird
It can also hover and fly upside down, but it cannot walk.
In what sport is a shuttlecock used?
Badminton
It was first played in British India in the middle of the 1800s. It became an Olympic sport in 1992.
This peaceful movement, led by Martin Luther King Jr., fought to end racial segregation and discrimination.
Civil Rights Movement
It led to major legal and social change.
This bird can travel over 3,000 kilometres during migration and is fiercely protective of its nesting area.
Canada goose
They mate for life and will hiss loudly to protect their young.
Mixing this smelly cleaning fluid with bleach is dangerous.
Ammonia
The mixture causes a chemical vapor that can burn your throat and cause respiratory damage. In extreme cases, the fumes can be life-threatening.
Santiago is the capital city of what country?
Chile
Santiago has been the capital for hundreds of years. It is located between the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coastal Range.
This music and arts festival held in 1969 became a symbol of peace, love, and rock and roll.
Woodstock
Over 400,000 people attended.
This marine mammal uses echolocation, lives in matriarchal pods, and is found off Canada’s west coast.
Orca (killer whale)
Orcas can live over 80 years, especially females