Math and Einstein
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
This red sauce is served with tortilla chips.
salsa
Basic ingredients include chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add cumin and salt to taste
What is a young dog commonly called?
Puppy
The term puppy comes from the French word poupeé, which translates to “doll” or “toy.”
This steak patty is smothered in gravy and mushrooms and will transport you back to your childhood.
Salisbury
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.
What white tri-petal woodland flower is the official flower of Ontario?
trillium
The Rubik’s Cube has this number of sides.
six
The world record for solving the Rubik’s Cube is 3.13 seconds
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canada produces 85% of the world’s supply of what food item?
Maple Syrup
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.
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
This is the French name for natural gravy and pan drippings served with roast beef
au jus
The juices are released during cooking
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
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.
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.
What color is the sand on Prince Edward Island?
Red
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.
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
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
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.
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!
Fairbanks, Alaska; Svalbard, Norway; and Yukon, Canada are three destinations recommended by Travel + Leisure Magazine for travelers hoping to see what phenomenon?
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Canada's "Big Five" banks are all based in Toronto, what are they?
They are Bank of Montreal (BMO), Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)
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