North American Cities
Celebrities born in this city include Celine Dion and Mario Lemieux. Oui oui.
Montreal
#1 overall, 2007
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Greg Oden
This is the hottest planet in our solar system.
Venus
In 1921, scientists at the University of Toronto discovered this hormone - a potential life saver for those with diabetes.
Insulin
A test of questions; typically a short one. Don’t forget your iClickers. Worth 22 Scrabble points.
Quiz
By population, this is the largest city in North America.
Mexico City
#8 overall, 2004
Team: Toronto Raptors
Rafael Araujo
This $10 Billion successor to the Hubble Telescope was launched on December 24th, 2021.
James Webb Space Telescope
In 1980, his Marathon of Hope ended after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres. In 1981, he passed away from cancer at age 22.
Terry Fox
The effervescence in your cola, or a Canadian mobile provider. Worth 25 Scrabble points.
Fizz
Host of the 1996 Olympics, and the Coca Cola headquarters.
Atlanta
#25 overall, 2010
Team: Denver Broncos
Tim Tebow
Predominantly found on the Gas Giants, this greenhouse gas also makes up about 7% of your fart.
Methane
It is estimated that 30,000 to 40,000 American slaves used this figuratively named route to seek refuge in Canada.
Underground Railroad
A harsh sound from a mallard, or a colloquial term for an incompetent doctor. Worth 20 Scrabble points.
Quack
New Mexico’s largest city, it was also the setting for Breaking Bad.
Albuquerque
#1 overall, 2013
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Anthony Bennett
The Cassini space probe ended it’s 20-year mission with a controlled fall into this planet.
Saturn
These stone figures, rooted in Inuit heritage, were traditionally used for communication or navigation in the Arctic region.
Inukshuk
A clothing fastener, or driving technique to merge into a lane. Worth 19 Scrabble points.
Zipper
With a population around 1 million, this is the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States.
Austin
#1 overall, 1999
Atlanta Thrashers
Patrik Stefan
In 4.5 billion years, the Milky Way galaxy is expected to collide with this neighbouring galaxy.
Andromeda Galaxy
This Metis leader and Canadian politician was hanged on November 16, 1885.
Louis Riel
Another term for pancake in some parts of the world. Worth 26 Scrabble points.
Flapjack