Math and Einstein
Saucy Sauces
Baby Facts
Winter Comfort Foods
Where in the world?
Canadian Trivia
Bonus
100
What does the acronym BEMDAS stand for?
Brackets, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
PEMDAS, also known as the order of operations, is a rule that tells the problem solver in which order the expression should be solved
100
Served with pasta, its main ingredient is basil
pesto
Other ingredients are garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. You can substitute walnuts without compromising flavor.
100
What do we call a baby horse?
Foal
Horses typically give birth to foals at night between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. Scientists believe this is because horses are prey animals, and it is easier to hide a newborn foal from predators during these hours.
100
This is every kid’s favorite boxed dish made with elbow pasta.
macaroni and cheese
Add some crab, lobster, or wild mushrooms and an artisan cheese blend for an adult gourmet side dish.
100
This country’s flag is known as the “Stars and Stripes.”
United States
The 50-star flag was designed as a high school project. Discussions were ongoing about bringing Alaska and Hawaii into the union, and student Bob Heft designed the flag in anticipation of their admission. He was given a B– for his efforts
100
Founded in Quebec, what is the French name of the private entertainment company which has sold over 100 million tickets for its unique blend of continuous live music and circus-like acrobatics?
Cirque du Soleil
100
What land animal can weigh anywhere between 150 to 250 pounds at birth?
Elephant
Baby elephants, known as calves, can stand within 20 minutes of being born and walk within an hour
200
What is the name for a whole number that is greater than 1 that cannot be divided by any other number besides itself and 1?
A prime number
The largest prime number to date has roughly 13 million digits in it
200
This red sauce is served with tortilla chips.
salsa
Basic ingredients include chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add cumin and salt to taste
200
What is a young dog commonly called?
Puppy
The term puppy comes from the French word poupeé, which translates to “doll” or “toy.”
200
This steak patty is smothered in gravy and mushrooms and will transport you back to your childhood.
Salisbury
200
This country’s capital city is Cairo.
Egypt
The Egyptians are building a new capital city 30 miles from Cairo to ease congestion in the city. It is known as the New Administrative Capital, or NAC, and features skyscrapers, light rail, and a park twice the size of New York City’s Central Park. The government began relocating to the NAC in 2022.
200
What white tri-petal woodland flower is the official flower of Ontario?
trillium
200
The Rubik’s Cube has this number of sides.
six
The world record for solving the Rubik’s Cube is 3.13 seconds
300
What is the name of the popular math puzzle game that involves filling in grids with numbers 1 through 9?
Sudoku
Playing sudoku has been shown to have various health benefits, such as improved concentration and focus, and easing symptoms of depression.
300
This mayo-based sauce includes minced dill pickles, mustard, lemon juice, and spices and often accompanies fried fish
tartar sauce
The name comes from the French tartare, but its roots might date to the Roman era.
300
What is the smallest and youngest stage in a frog’s life cycle?
Tadpole
Tadpoles undergo an incredible metamorphosis as they develop into frogs. They begin to grow forelimbs and hind limbs, and as their gills disappear, they begin developing lungs.
300
This bread-shaped hamburger is covered in a ketchup and brown sugar sauce
meatloaf
Variations of this entrée are unlimited. For example, you can give it an Italian flair by topping it with marinara sauce and cheese and adding garlic and Italian herbs to the meat mixture.
300
This country, which lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, has a “cotton castle.
Turkey
Pamukkale (puh-MOO-kayl), which translates to “cotton castle,” is not a building; it’s a natural area of hot springs and thermal pools that includes a five-square-mile area of fluffy-looking white calcite rocks. Pamukkale has been designated a World Heritage Site.
300
Canada produces 85% of the world’s supply of what food item?
Maple Syrup
300
What major fast-food chain introduced the first national breakfast menu in 1977?
McDonalds
While the national breakfast menu rollout occurred in 1977, the corporation began experimenting with this idea as early as 1971. The ’71 continental breakfast menu included the famous Egg McMuffin sandwich.
400
What test, which was developed and named after a mathematician, determines if a computer is capable of thinking like a human being?
The Turing test
Aside from the Turing test, created by Alan Turing in 1950, the mathematician also played a key role in cracking the Enigma, a mechanical device used by the Germans to encode messages
400
This is the French name for natural gravy and pan drippings served with roast beef
au jus
The juices are released during cooking
400
What is the name for a baby deer?
Fawn
Fawns are born with reddish-brown coats covered in white spots. The white spots act as camouflage to deter predators when the fawns are lying on the forest floor
400
This glazed entrée makes an appearance during the holidays, and frozen leftovers sometimes last through the winter.
ham
You can use leftover ham in sandwiches, as a breakfast side, and more.
400
This Pacific Rim country has 20 percent of the world’s earthquakes that measure 6.0 or higher on the Richter scale.
Japan
It’s also the country with the densest seismic network in the world.
400
What color is the sand on Prince Edward Island?
Red
400
What is the popular breakfast side dish made of thinly cut potatoes that are fried until golden brown?
Hash browns
The first iteration of a hash brown recipe is credited to cookbook author Maria Parloa in 1888, and the original dish consisted of chopped meats mixed in with the potatoes.
500
How many possible outcomes are there when rolling a pair of dice?
36 (6 X 6)
Historians believe that dice are one of—if not the—oldest gaming implements known to man, with the oldest pair ever found dating back 5,000 years
500
This French white sauce made with milk, butter, and flour is one of the five mother sauces.
béchamel
Black pepper and nutmeg are optional ingredients. The key to a perfect béchamel is constant whisking until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency
500
What is a baby kangaroo called?
Joey
The joey remains in its mother’s pouch for approximately four months before emerging and taking short trips on its own.
500
This hearty Italian rice dish hits the spot during the colder months, sometimes as an entrée
risotto
Some novel forms of this dish include strawberry risotto and even squid ink risotto, which turns it black!
500
A cat was once elected mayor in this U.S. state— the final state to be admitted to the union
Alaska
In 1997, a yellow tabby named Stubbs was elected mayor of Talkeetna.
500
ONLY ONE PROVINCE IS OFFICIALLY BILINGUAL, CAN YOU GUESS WHICH ONE?
Canada, as a country, is officially bilingual, but most provinces are either French or English. New Brunswick is the only province where French and English are both official languages.
500
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
Hummus can be traced back at least to the 13th century, when it was referenced in a Cairo cookbook