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Who is Mario?
This popular video game character was once only known as “Jumpman”.
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What is beer?
Water, hops, grain, yeast are ingredients found in this common alcoholic beverage.
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What is Star Trek?
If you were to ask Berdj for advice, he would probably tell you to "Live well and prosper" which is famously coined from this big franchise.
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What is Hannukah?
Meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, this eight-day holiday celebrates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after it was retaken by the Maccabees.
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What is CBSA's Mission Statement?
To ensure the security and prosperity of Canada by managing the access of people and goods to and from Canada.
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Who is Dr. Suess
The word “nerd” was first coined by this author in the book “If I Ran a Zoo”.
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What is Roux?
This is used as a thickening agent in sauces and is made of flour and butter.
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What is the light side of the force?
In yesterday's video exhibit of CPRD at the FCMB AGM, we learned that Jedi Master Grant is capable of using Jedi Mind Tricks. This power is only available to users on this particular side of the force.
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What is Kwanzaa?
This weeklong celebration held in the United States honors African heritage in African-American culture which is observed from December 26th to January 1st, and culminates in gift giving and a big feast.
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What is CBSA's Motto?
Protection • Service • Integrity
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What is - 40
This is the only temperate that is the exact same is both Celsius and Fehrenheit.
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What are Runts
Willy Wonka makes these fruit-shaped candies that sounds like they are the smallest of the litter.
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What is Black Mirror?
This Netflix anthology series is a British dystopian science that examines modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies.
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Who is Blitzen?
This reindeer of Santa is fast as a lightning bolt!
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What are drugs?
These are the most frequently seized goods by the CBSA in a year, with 68,936 seizures.
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What is a fear of long words?
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is ironically, the fear of this.
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What are Biscotti?
Eat them alone or drunk these Italian treats seen here in your favourite beverage.
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What is NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED?
American Humane certifies that movies & TV shows include this 4-word trademark in the end credits.
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What is Diwali?
Called the Festival of Lights, it is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana.
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What is Rigaud, Quebec?
The college that trains candidates to become Border Service Officers is located in this city and province
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What is “to get fired”
Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of unwanted people without killing them used to burn their houses down. Inspiring this modern day term.
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What is Cherries Jubliee?
This flaming dessert is said to have been created in 1887 to honour Queen Victoria’s 50th anniversary as monarch.
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What is Jerry Maguire?
"Show me the money!" is a famous phrase from this movie.
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What is Eid-al-Fitr?
This celebration marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a sermon and give charity in the form of food.
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What is December 7th, 2016
On this date, John Ossowski was appointed as president of the CBSA
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