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What are kits?
This is the name of the furless, eyes-sealed closed, young that female doe gives birth to? Maybe their names will be Thumper, Peter, or Bugs.
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Who is the Honourable Doug Ford?
This member of the Progressive Conservative Party was sworn in as the 26th Premier of Ontario June 29, 2018 on the lawn of Queen's Park.
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What is April Fool's Day?
Not actually a public holiday anywhere except in the Ukraine, this annual custom consists of practical jokes and fun pranks.
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Who is Celine Dion?
This famous french-canadian singer sang "My Heart Will Go On", the Titanic theme song.
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What is Indigo?
Also the name of a popular book store.
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What is baby shark?
Although these young can be born one of three ways, the majority of these develop inside their mother's body, receiving nutrients and oxygen through an umbilical cord, and are born live. You may also know the name of these young by the popular children's song...
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What is the Netherlands?
This country expresses it's continued gratitude for providing a safe haven for Princess Juliana during it's invasion during WW2, by sending us thousands of beautiful tulips each year.
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What is 1867?
As Canadians we celebrate our great nation annually on July 1st with fireworks, parades, barbeques, and concerts. Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of Confederation, where 3 separate colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single Dominion. What year did this confederation occur?
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What is Thunder Bay?
Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, a cross-Canada run to raise money for cancer research and awareness, began April 12, 1980 in St John's Newfoundland and ended 143 days later on Sept 1 here, when it was determined his primary cancer had spread to his lungs.
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What is royal blue?
Also associated with the colour purple, what regal shade is typically associated with this family?
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What are marsupials?
A distinctive characteristic common to most of these species is that the young are born relatively undeveloped and continue to grow in a pouch on the mother's abdomen.
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What is municipal?
You dislike the fact your local library is only open until 6 pm Monday-Friday? What level of government would you contact to discuss your concerns?
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What is April 22nd?
On this day in 1970, a voice was given to an emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet. Starting in the USA, this movement has quickly spread to +190 countries!
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Who is Chris Hadfield?
Although 9 Canadians have flown in space, he was the 1st to walk in space?
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What is denim?
Worn for decades, this famous pant material remains popular even today?
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What is a foal?
Some know that Jack and Jill went up the hill, but if a jack and a jenny got together, what would there offspring be called?
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Who is Erin O'Toole?
This local politician sits opposite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Leader of the Federal Conservative Party.
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What is Valentine's Day?
Commonly dubbed the 'greeting card holiday', this day originated as a early Christian feast day honouring a Saint.
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Who is Drake?
This Canadian rapper and songwriter born Aubrey Graham first gained recognition as an actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation, and has become the global ambassador of the Toronto Raptors.
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What is baby blue?
Typically seen at birth prior to the settling of the eyes.
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What is jump?
An elephant baby, or a calf, is usually born weighing about 250 pounds and 3 feet tall. They're pretty clumsy and often trip over their trucks but that is not why they can't do this, elephant's being the only land animal that can't!
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What is a toonie?
This piece of two toned currency came into circulation early 1996 to replace a low value paper bill.
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What is International Women's Day?
Occurring each year on March 8th, this global celebration doesn't focus on MY BIRTHDAY, but rather brings attention to women's issues and achievements.
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Who is Ryan Reynolds?
Married to Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively, what Canadian actor began his career on the sitcom Two Girls and a Guy?
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What is Sapphire?
This gemstone represents those born in the 9th month of the year?
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