April Birthdays
To be or not to be? That is the question for this famous play write born April 23rd.
Who is William Shakespeare?
Bees collect this to produce honey.
What is nectar? Nectar is transformed into honey through a combined chemical and physical process led by honeybees. This transformation turns thin, perishable flower juice (mostly water and sucrose) into a thick, shelf-stable energy source (glucose and fructose).
This Canadian-born actor played the quirky British spy Austin Powers.
Who is Michael Myers? Michael John "Mike" Myers is an iconic Canadian actor and comedian born in Scarborough, Ontario. He is widely recognized for his versatility and ability to play multiple characters within the same project.
Also called a yellow daisy, this black centered flower bears a woman's name.
What is a black eyed susan?
It is this percentage of the earth that is covered by water.
What is approximately 70%?
The longest reigning monarch in England's history celebrates a birthday April 21st.
Who is Queen Elizabeth the 2nd?
These type of bees in the hive are all female.
What are worker bees? While they are female, they are not sexually developed and do not lay eggs under normal conditions. They do all the work: cleaning, nursing, foraging, and defending the hive.
This Canadian author wrote "The Paper Bag Princess" and "Love You Forever"
Who is Robert Munsch? Munsch, now 80, has been living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
This famous spring bulb can be substituted for onions in a recipe.
What is a tulip bulb? While tulip bulbs are technically edible for humans, they are generally not recommended for consumption today because they contain toxic compounds that require specific, careful preparation to avoid illness.
It is this percentage of Earth's land that is covered by forests.
What is 30%? More than half (54%) of all global forests are located in just five countries: Russia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, and China.
This One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Star celebrates his birthday on April 22.
Who is Jack Nicholson?
Honeybees produce this substance through special glands in their abdomens, which they can use to help construct the hive.
What is beeswax? Beeswax is the primary architectural material of the beehive, acting as a versatile "building block" that creates the hive's entire internal structure. It is a natural wax produced by young female worker bees (typically 12–20 days old) through eight specialized glands on the underside of their abdomens.
Back in 1950's, this name starting with the letter "L" was the most popular name for baby girls.
What is Linda? Throughout the decade, Linda consistently ranked as either the #1 or #2 overall female name across North America. It held the top spot for the first three years of the decade before being overtaken by Mary.
April's flower is actually a member of the legume family.
What is a sweet pea? The sweet pea is considered a legume because it belongs to the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family, which is commonly known as the "pea" or "bean" family.
This is the slowest animal in the world.
What is the Three-Toed Sloth?
This Icon born April 25th was a Funny Girl, starred in The Way We Were and sang the theme song with the same title.
Who is Barbara Streisand?
This is the beehive's main source of protein.
What is pollen? The primary source of protein for a beehive is pollen. While nectar provides the carbohydrates (sugars) for energy, pollen provides the essential amino acids, lipids, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the growth and development of the colony.
This province grows the most cranberries.
What is Quebec? Quebec is the Canadian province that grows the most cranberries, accounting for approximately 73% of Canada's total production as of 2024.
This fragrant bloom is related to cherries, raspberries and apples.
What is the rose? Roses are related to cherries, apples, raspberries, and strawberries because they all belong to the same large botanical family: Rosaceae. These plants share a common evolutionary ancestor and possess similar structural, floral, and chemical characteristics, placing them in the same "rose family"
This is where the majority of the world's oxygen comes from.
What is the ocean? The majority of the world's oxygen—between 50% and 80%—is produced by the ocean.
"Say Hello to my little friend." Is how this famous Mob actor born April 25th might greet you.
Who is Al Pacino?
An average hive has this many bees during the summer.
What is between 20,000 and 80,000 bees? At the absolute height of the season, a strong colony often averages around 35,000 to 60,000 bees.
This 1980's television series gave viewers the chance to live their wildest dreams.
What is Thrill of a Lifetime? Yes, Thrill of a Lifetime was a popular Canadian reality television series that aired on the CTV network from 1981 to 1988. Viewers would write in with their dreams, and the show would arrange for them to happen on camera.
This flower is considered a nuisance, but its leaves contain high amounts of vitamins A, C and D.
What is a dandelion? Dandelions are highly nutritious, edible plants that offer a wide range of potential health benefits, from supporting liver function to providing a dense profile of essential vitamins and minerals. However, safety depends heavily on where the plants are harvested and your individual health profile.
This country emits the most carbon dioxide in the world.
China is currently the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide.
1) China
2) USA
3) India
4) Russia
5) Japan