Ice Cream
This name for ice cream desserts made from vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream is derived from the city where they originated.
What is Neapolitan? It can be served in a bowl with three individual scoops or as a block with three distinct layers. It came to the United States via immigrants from Naples, Italy.
These inexpensive accommodations are popular with students and predate Airbnb.
What are hostels? When they first opened in Europe, students exchanged chores and a small amount of money for their board in hostels.
This is the most purchased apple in Canada.
What are McIntosh? While the McIntosh is widely considered the country's favourite, other top contenders include Gala, Honeycrisp, and Ambrosia.
This common writing instrument used by children is covered in wood.
What is a pencil? Wood covers the graphite-and-clay composite used as a writing medium.
Shortened version of the word for a former student who graduated from a school, college, or university.
What is alum? It is also used for students who attended the school but did not graduate. In Latin, nouns are declined, so there are various forms of the word for male and female, singular and plural, but you can’t go wrong with alum and alums.
This is how ice cream was prepared to travel into space with the Apollo astronauts.
What is freeze-drying? Astronaut Mike Massimino said, “[It was] more closely related to a building material than a food.”
This Mexican border town is popular with San Diego locals and visitors.
What is Tijuana? It has grown from a small, gritty border town to a travel destination with thriving food and cultural scenes.
On June 20, 1968 Governer General Monck first proclaimed that "all loving subjects throughout Canada should:
A) Vote
B) Celebrate Dominion Day July 1
C) Pay Their Taxes
What is B) Celebrate Dominion Day July 1?
This large wooden boat in the Bible was built to withstand 40 days and nights of a rainstorm.
What is Noah’s ark? The ark is referenced in Genesis 6–9.
The meaning of non sequitur.
What is “It does not follow” (or similar)? The phrase refers to a response or conclusion in an argument or debate that is illogical and fails to address the points just presented.
The ice-cream cone was invented in this century.
What is the 19th Century? It was invented in 1896 by an Italian immigrant to the States; however, the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair popularized the cone.
You might be forbidden from entering this popular attraction in Beijing.
What is the Forbidden City? A daily visitor limit is in place, so book a tour to ensure entry.
In 1984 Canada had three Prime Ministers, Pierre Trudeau who stepped down on June 30, John Turner who took office for 79 days, and this Prime Minister who was sworn in September 17, 1984.
Who is Brian Mulroney? Brian Mulroney served as Prime Minister of Canada for nearly nine years, from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993.
This Swedish company that sells moderately priced home furnishings is one of the largest global consumers of wood.
What is IKEA? The company uses technology to maximize the yield and minimize waste from its wood, and also has a tree-planting initiative to help replace the wood it uses.
The meaning of veni, vidi, vici.
What is "I came, I saw, I conquered"? Attributed to Julius Caesar after a swift victory.
Ben & Jerry's named their popular "Cherry Garcia" flavour after lead singer and vocalist Jerry Garcia from this band.
What is the Grateful Dead?
The world’s busiest airport is in this city.
What is Atlanta, Georgia? Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves more than 100 million passengers a year, a mind-blowing number.
In 1999 Jack Mackenzie, a sprite 77 years old Canadian, became the oldest person in the world to:
A) Compete at the Olympics
B) Earn a Doctorate
C) Ski to the North Pole
What is C) Ski to the North Pole? It was part of a seven-day expedition led by famed explorer Richard Weber. He skied from the 89th parallel in Siberia to the North Pole.
Before modern paper was made from wood pulp, it was made from cotton, hemp, and this fabric.
What is linen? Paper wasn’t made from wood until around the mid-19th century.
The meaning of quid pro quo.
What is “This for that”? The phrase indicates an exchange of something for something, or a reciprocal favour or transaction. You often hear it in political speech, when one party accuses the other of an illicit arrangement.
People in this Scandinavian country eat the most ice cream per capita.
What is Norway? In 2016, each person ate an average of 2.6 gallons (9.8 liters) of ice cream per year.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is the top destination in this country.
What is Kenya? Safaris are a big business in Kenya, and the country’s main attraction is the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The wildlife haven also offers balloon rides and cultural activities.
In Nova Scotia they serve a treat known as a "fungy". What is this local treat?
A) Blueberry Pie
B) Seadfood Stew
C) Lobster Patty
What is A) Blueberry Pie? Blueberry Grunt (sometimes colloquially pronounced or referred to as "fungy" or "slump"). It is an iconic traditional Nova Scotian dessert that combines sweet wild blueberries with fluffy tea biscuits.
This light wood is commonly used in rafts and boats.
What is balsa? Its lack of density allows it to float. It is often confused with balsam, which is a resin.
The meaning of “Et tu, Brute?”
What is “And you, Brutus?” This line from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar captures the moment in which Caesar realizes his friend Brutus is among his assassins.