Download or read book The Great Canadian Trivia Book 2 written by Randy Ray and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1998-05-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did a Canadian kill famed escape artist Harry Houdini? Are the streets of Yellowknife really paved with gold? What was Canada's connection to those famous "Paul McCartney is dead" rumours of the late 1960s? And just how long does it take a drop of water to flow from Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean? The Great Canadian Trivia Book II brings you all these answers and more. In the much-anticipated sequel to their bestseller, The Great Canadian Trivia Book, award-winning writers Mark Kearney and Randy Ray dig even deeper into Canada's curious characters, storied past, natural phenomena, cultural idiosyncrasies, and the peculiarities of our leisurely pursuits. In the pages of this intriguing book, you'll discover the Canadian who was responsible for introducing the glove to professional baseball, the story behind Canada's blue two-dollar bill, how the robbery phrase "hands up" was connected to Canada, and whether a goalie can take a face-off in a hockey game. Think it's unlikely a Canadian might have been president of the United States? That Sir John A. Macdonald was the only one in his family to achieve political fame? Or that a Canadian rock group would turn down a chance to play at the famous Woodstock festival of 1969? The Great Canadian Trivia Book II will have you thinking again. And again.

Download or read book The Big Book of Crazy Canadian Trivia written by Pat Hancock and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colossal collection of the most entertaining, outrageous, and completely true facts about Canada! The biggest Crazy Canadian Trivia book ever, this chunky volume includes entries from all four Crazy Canadian Trivia books in one giant, fully updated compendium. Prepare to impress your friends with knowledge about: THE STRANGEST: an outhouse race, a dog with a university diploma, and a Mosquito Appreciation Day THE BIGGEST: the largest ice cream sundae, the longest gum-wrapper chain, and the biggest monument to peace THE BEST: the strongest man in the world, the oldest living person, the world Scrabble champion THE ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE: the day Niagara Falls actually stopped falling And many more fun and fascinating facts about Canada!

Download or read book So You Think You Know CANADA Eh written by Marianne Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-17 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of fun and interesting facts about Canada, the kind people who live there, all things maple syrup, hockey and lacrosse, its unique history, the breathtaking nature, and a few words to help you speak Canadian. Inside are fun nuggets of knowledge and trivia about whether or not Santa Claus is a Canadian citizen, why hockey is not the official national sport of Canada, what Canada could have been named, that parts of Canada are as cold as Mars, and that peanut butter was invented by a Canadian pharmacist. To test the reader's knowledge of Canada, a fun short quiz with answers are at the end of the book. If you're Canadian, know any Canadians, traveling to Canada or have ever wanted to know more about Canada, this fun little fact book will help.

Download or read book The Great Canadian Book of Lists written by Randy Ray and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who were Canada's ten most romantic couples of the twentieth century? What were this country's worst disasters, its ten best beers, and its most controversial works of art in the past one hundred years? Where will you find the most haunted places in Canada and who are Canada's greatest heroes, its most accomplished athletes, and its most despised criminals? The Great Canadian Book of Lists chronicles a century of achievements, trends, important and influential people, and fascinating events that have shaped this country as it heads into a new millennium. Award-winning writers Mark Kearney and Randy Ray, who have delighted readers with their bestselling books The Great Canadian Trivia Book and The Great Canadian Trivia Book 2, turn the spotlight on the twentieth century to determine the best, worst, and most significant happenings in our lives. Not content with supplying a shopping list of items about Canada, Kearney and Ray provide plenty of details to support why certain people and events are included on the lists. And their statistical snapshots comparing a variety of societal trends over different years show readers how Canada has changed in the course of the past century. You'll also learn how experts from the worlds of science, sports, lifestyle, literature, and politics rate the personalities and events that have made Canada what it is today. And several guest celebrities weigh in with lists they've created exclusively for The Great Canadian Book of Lists. Enlightening, controversial and fun, The Great Canadian Book of Lists is bound to start as many arguments as it settles. Was Guy Lafleur a better hockey player than Rocket Richard? Why are rower Silken Laumann and actress Margot Kidder on the same list? What were the best Canadian novels of the twentieth century? And what are some key milestones achieved by Canadian women, medical doctors, inventors, and musicians? Innovations and flops, successes and failures, comebacks and breakthroughs, record setters and trend setters: You'll find them all in The Great Canadian Book of Lists.

Download or read book The Great Book of Rock Trivia written by Bill O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you the type of rock fan that isn't satisfied with simply listening to the radio? Sure, you enjoy it, but you want more. Do you look up the lyrics and wonder what they mean or if there is a story behind them? What on earth does "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" mean, anyway? We've got those answers for you in The Great Book of Rock Music! This book contains hundreds of riveting facts about your favorite rock songs.Do you want to know how your favorite group got together and who is really the brains behind the band? Whether you're interested in what your favorite musicians like to do in their spare time, where they get the ideas for their music, or which artist had an exorcism in his home, you're in for a treat. This book will satisfy your curiosity and help you impress your friends with your rock and roll knowledge.As easy to follow as a good drummer, this book will take you through the early years of rock and its development through the hippie era, the synthesizer-filled eighties, and the grunge age. You'll read about dramatic, absolutely hilarious, and downright odd moments during the concerts that shaped music history and defined generations.Whether you're a passive listener of your friend's rock playlists or a connoisseur of guitar riffs, you're sure to learn something new that will increase your enjoyment of your favorite music. For an extra challenge, try the quizzes at the end of each chapter. So go ahead, open the cover and enter the world of rock!

Download or read book Now You Know Canada written by Doug Lennox and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2017-06-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A National Bestseller! A new collection of the best Canadian trivia in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday comes this collection of the best in Canadian questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and everything in between. In these pages, you’ll learn the answers to questions like: Where did the word Canuck come from? How did an aristocratic French girl become a Canadian Robinson Crusoe? What famous explorer played hockey in the Arctic? Who was the first black woman elected to Canada’s Parliament? What unlikely team beat Canada for the gold medal for hockey in the 1936 Winter Olympics? How did the Halifax Explosion occur?

Download or read book The Great Canadian Quiz Book written by Megan Moran and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to explore Canada like never before? "The Great Canadian Quiz Book" invites you on a fascinating journey through the heart of Canada-from the majestic Rockies to the quaint fishing villages of the Maritimes, from the vibrant streets of Toronto to the tranquil expanse of the tundra. With over 600 multiple-choice questions, this book is a treasure trove of trivia for proud Canadians, curious visitors, and trivia enthusiasts alike. Each question has been carefully crafted to challenge and entertain, while providing a rich narrative about the country's history, culture, sports, landmarks, and much more. Product Features: Extensive Question Range: Enjoy a broad spectrum of topics, including Canadian history, geography, politics, sports, entertainment, famous personalities, and quirky Canadiana. Educational and Fun: Learn intriguing facts about Canada in a fun and engaging way. Whether you're playing solo, with friends, or at a party, this book promises a good time for all. Answer Key Included: Each question comes with an answer and a brief explanation or interesting fact, so you can expand your knowledge as you go. Multiple-Choice Format: Each question gives 4 possible answers for you to choose from. Suitable For All Ages And Diffivulty Levels: Catering to a wide demographic, from the younger reader to the elder, from the casually curious to the hardcore quizzer, the book includes a range of difficulty levels. Portable Format: The convenient size of the book makes it easy to bring along on road trips, flights, or to the cottage, turning any moment into a quiz fest. Canadian Spirit: Packed with patriotic spirit, it's a celebration of Canada's cultural richness and diversity in quiz form! Perfect Gift: A great gift for anyone who loves Canada or enjoys trivia. It's also an excellent choice for new citizens or visitors who want to get to know the country better. Whether you want to test your own knowledge, challenge a friend, or find the perfect quizmaster's companion for Canada Day celebrations, "The Great Canadian Quiz Book" is your passport to becoming a Canada whiz. With a foreword by a renowned Canadian historian and endorsements from trivia masters, this book is the ultimate test of your Canuck credentials. Grab your copy now and start quizzing your way across the Great White North!

Download or read book The Big Trivia Quiz Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family and friends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius. An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge categories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History, to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels of difficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that will educate and entertain all the family. Bursting with fascinating facts to boost your trivia knowledge, whatever your specialist subject or your nemesis topic, The Big Quiz Book is perfect for home entertainment and virtual pub quizzes. You won't be able to put it down!

Download or read book Whatever Happened To written by Mark Kearney and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2006-09-30 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest book by Canada’s Trivia Guys is an entertaining where-are-they-now look at the fate of some 100 celebrities, newsmakers, and significant artifacts from this country’s past. Lake Ontario swimmer Marilyn Bell, CFL legend Russ Jackson, Canada’s first automobile, and Roger Woodward, a boy who survived the waters of Niagara Falls more than 40 years ago, are among those tracked down. Long after making headlines or burrowing their way into our collective consciousness, these Canadian icons have travelled different roads or in some cases kept more quietly to the path that gained them attention in the first place. Kearney and Ray spice up their stories with dozens of fascinating facts. With website links to further information, this book is a great resource to learn more about Canada’s heritage.

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Download or read book The Great Canadian Cottage Book written by Collins Canada and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Canadian Cottage Book is the guide every cottage-goer needs for a weekend or a week, rain or shine Filled with ideas of what to do, drink and eat, along with great did-you-know facts and loads of stories to tell by the campfire, readers will find themselves turning to The Great Canadian Cottage Book again and again. Did you know there’s one constellation that connects human cultures from around the world and tells the story of human history? Or that caribou and reindeer are actually the same animal, but elk are different here than across the pond? Have you ever tried your hand at homemade sangria or even a pitcher of margaritas? What about making your own BBQ sauce or cooking pizza on the BBQ? The Great Canadian Cottage Book has spooky ghost stories, awesome adventure stories and incredible nature stories. Feature sections include drinks that can be made by the pitcher; beer cocktails; the best food to cook over the fire or on the BBQ; indoor and outdoor games; and lots of fun facts and trivia. And after your cottage stay, don’t forget to leave your mark in the guestbook.

Download or read book The Great Canadian Prairies Bucket List written by Robin Esrock and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-02-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock has explored every inch of Canada’s Prairies to craft the definitive Bucket List. From food and culture to nature and adrenaline rushes, Robin has the inspiration and information you’ll need to follow in his footsteps and discover everything Manitoba and Saskatchewan have to offer.

Download or read book Pink Floyd Trivia Book written by Dale Raynes and published by Bridge Press. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun Facts & Trivia Questions! - Special Launch Price Pink Floyd's music has resonated with listeners of all ages on a deep personal level for more than half a century. They were one of the most prominent British rock bands to achieve worldwide fame after the initial "British Invasion" led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the early 1960s. Founded in 1965, the band reached the height of its popularity and influence in the 1970s and early '80s. Pink Floyd is one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, with an estimated 250 million albums sold, and the band remains highly influential among fellow musicians. To help you connect, or perhaps reconnect, with the lives, music, and legacy of this fascinating band, interesting facts and historical moments are highlighted in this book, Pink Floyd Trivia Book. We will cover the history of Pink Floyd, beginning with the origins of the band, through changes in personnel and musical philosophy, up to their influence and reputation today. A series of multiple choice and true/false questions opens each chapter, with the corresponding answers on the following page. The "Did You Know?" section consists of interesting facts and stories, which close each chapter so that you can develop a stronger understanding of the life and music of Pink Floyd. Use this book to test your knowledge with a round of trivia questions and perhaps review or gain information along the way. Whether you consider yourself a die-hard fan or are only faintly familiar with Pink Floyd, this book offers the opportunity to reinforce your knowledge of one of the most innovative and influential bands in the history of popular music. Let's see how much you know about Pink Floyd! Get yours today.

Download or read book Ultimate Book of Trivia written by Scott McNeely and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have fun quizzing your friends—or yourself—with this puzzling collection of over one thousand trivia facts. Did you know that cats can be left-handed? Trivia fans will be eager to dive into this book for an edifying and entertaining tour of all the things they didn’t know that they didn’t know. There is something here for everyone and every occasion, with topics including Space and Science, Being Human, Sports, Music, Food and Drink, and Famous Inventions. It’s full of conversation starters, from Herbert Hoover’s pet alligators to the longest recorded bout of hiccups (it lasted for 68 years). Brimming with surprising facts, this comprehensive collection of trivia is sure to puzzle and delight.

Download or read book Biggest Trivia Book Ever written by Eric Berman and published by Applesauce Press. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s a fact: More than 20,000 trivia tidbits are included in this fully illustrated collection! The size of this massive collection of fun, challenging, and silly factoids is anything but trivial! Featuring more than twenty thousand trivia questions (and their answers), this compilation will provide hours—make that weeks, or maybe even months—of brain-bending fun. And vibrant two-color illustrations throughout make perusing this wealth of knowledge all the more entertaining!

Download or read book Canquiz written by Alastair Sweeny and published by Key Porter. This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese government says that a Buddhist monk from Kabul, Afghanistan discovered Canada in 458 A.D. Yes, it's true! Take the CanQuiz! CanQuiz is a compilation of brain teasers, quizzes, intriguing questions, incredible facts, and captivating photographs that will test your knowledge, stretch your mind, challenge your brain, and make you laugh. Give your brain a major workout in the categories of sports, politics, the arts, famous Canadians, history, and more. What do you know about events in Canadian history? Canadian symbols? The geography of this vast land? Our military? Canadian inventors? You may know more than you think! Or you may have a lot to learn… Take the challenge: Q: Why did Wayne Gretzky choose #99 for his sweater? A: The Great One wore #9 as a junior because it was the number of his idol Gordie Howe. When he moved up to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in 1977-78, Brian Gualazzi was already wearing #9, so Gretzky tried #14 and #19 before settling on #99.

Download or read book The Great Canadian Holiday Puzzle Book Deluxe Gift Edition written by Collins and published by Collins. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling Canadian favourite—expanded and with even more holiday fun! Is there a town called Holly in Ontario? What’s the origin of the word toque? What percentage of Canadians stays awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve? Written by Canadians, for Canadian solvers, The Great Canadian Holiday Puzzle Book is packed with family fun. You’ll find word searches, crosswords, picture puzzles, and quizzes with holiday themes, plus uniquely Canadian puzzles that have been created just for this book, including antlergrams, triple meanings, word jigsaws, and more. You’ll also find Canadian trivia, Canadian people and places, and, of course, hockey. So grab a pencil, put on your thinking cap, and have fun over the holidays—or whenever you have time for some enjoyable challenges.