Random Facts
True or False you could fracture a rib if you sneeze to hard?
Answer: True. It's not entirely unheard of for coughing or sneezing to cause a rib fracture, but usually that happens in the elderly, people with specific medical illnesses, or reduced bone density
This famous woodpecker is known for his infectious laugh and mischievous personality. He is also the famous mascot for Universal studios.
Answer: Woody Woodpecker
This famous cartoon bear was famous for walking around Jellystone park and stealing people's picnic baskets. He is also known to be "Smarter than your Average Bear".
Answer: Yogi Bear
A genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the early 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene.
Answer: Disco
This Sugar Maple resident comes to lots of evening programs with Barbara Jean but often leaves early to go back downstairs. She has the same initials as a certain chocolate that melts in your mouth not in your hands.
Answer: Marilyn Munn
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
a) Rubik's cube
b) Mr. Potato Head
c) Play Dough
Answer: b) Mr. Potato Head
This Looney Tunes character is known as the fastest mouse in all of Mexico
Answer: Speedy Gonzales
This is the term used for when bears hunker down and sleep through most of the winter.
Answer: Hibernation
The United States went to war with what Asian country. While the war started in the 60's the protests reached outrageous numbers of support during the 70's
Answer: Vietnam
Residents here have their different ways of getting around here. Which of the following does NOT use an electric wheel chair.
a) Bobbi Sinclair c) Jennie McPhail
b) Ruth Ferguson d) Andrea Piazza
Answer: Jennie McPhail
In which season of the year do children grow fastest?
Answer: Spring
This cartoon mouse is famous for his big round ears and his fame as the face of Disney. He is also the first cartoon character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Answer: Mickey Mouse
These white bears are known for living in colder climates. These are some of the best hunters in the bear family.
Answer: Polar Bears
This decade gave birth to one of the most famous sci-fi franchises of all time with characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia fighting against the empire that ruled the galaxy.
Answer: Star Wars
This resident from Norway Spruce is the strong and silent type. He usually comes to all the big events such as bingo and socials. He can always be seen wearing his black Veterans hat.
Answer: Gary Colwell
How do lizards communicate?
a) Sticking their tongues out at each other
b) Blinking really fast
c) Performing Pushups
Answer c) Preforming Pushups. They play a role in courtship among lizards. When it's time to find a mate, pushups become essential to proving who's a suitable mate. The display of strength and ability is a combination that can contribute to the survivability of the species.
Nicknamed Taz, this speeding animal is named after a real creature who lives off the coast in Australia
Answer: The Tasmanian Devil
Winnie the Pooh is known for his diet of what sweet natural food?
Answer: Honey from a Beehive
One of the biggest scandals in the US's Political history. This led to the resignation of president Richard Nixon.
Answer: The Watergate Scandal
Some of our residents here have made it to triple digits of age (over 100 years old). Which of the following has not made it to that age?
a) Ray Rotor
b) Isabella Manser
c) Jean Twynham
Answer: Jean Twynham
In what country did Domino's Pizza have pizza delivered by reindeer?
a) Japan
b) Italy
c) United States
Answer: a) Japan. Domino's Japan has pulled the reins on its special caribou-based delivery program just one week after it launched, after the reindeer continually shook their antlers, refused to stop at delivery spots, and kept dislodging the pizzas from their delivery pouches
These 3 chipmunk brothers are one of the most famous children's artists of all time. They were so famous even the beetles were fans of the cartoon music group.
Answer: Alvin and the Chipmunks
True or False Panda Bear babies are very small at birth.
Answer: True. Panda Babies can be about the size of a stick of butter at birth
This famous actor starred in many famous movies from the 70's such as Grease, Carrie and Saturday Night Fever.
Answer: John Travolta
This White Pine Resident enjoys keeping himself busy. He can be seen walking the halls with his family as they visit. He is also no stranger to golf and visits the casino in his free time.
Answer: Frank Vanderhaeghe