Did you know Canada.. Trivial Pursuit, as we all probably know, is a board game in which progress is determined by a player's ability to answer general knowledge and popular culture questions. It's also the board game Time magazine called the "the biggest phenomenon in game history".
But did you know it's also a Canadian Invention?
The game was created in 1979 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, by Canadian Chris Haney (a photo editor for Montreal's The Gazette) and Scott Abbott (a sports editor for The Canadian Press). After finding pieces of their Scrabble game missing, they decided to create their own game. With help from Ed Werner (corporate lawyer) and John Haney (Chris' brother), they completed development of the game, which was released in 1982.
In December 1993, Trivial Pursuit was named to the "Games Hall of Fame" by Games magazine.
Maybe we should go pick up the Trivial Pursuit Canadian edition!!!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
We took the Janes Fish Taste Test
Did you know Canada.. Janes Family Foods first started in 1969 when Lem Janes Sr. (a food technician original from Estonia who made the journey to Halifax, Nova Scotia) founded Grimm’s Foods in Concord, Ontario.
After Janes personally helped pioneer frozen food technology in the Maritimes The Grimm's Foods company specialized in frozen breaded and battered seafood products for the Foodservice Industry; catering to hotels, restaurants, hospitals and school cafeterias.
Today, Janes products are Canadian Best Sellers! We recently got to try their 100% certified sustainable fish products and we love them! Not just my husband and I either, guess who else loved them - the kids!! Yes, you read that right, the kiddos enjoyed the fish like they've been eating it every day of the lives - unbelievable!
With products like Janes Breaded Premium Haddock and Janes Wild Sockeye Salmon Burger it's no wonder how wildly popular they are. I also appreciate their guarantee that their product comes from a fishery that has been independently certified to the MSC’s standard for a well managed and sustainable fishery.
We are very proud to stand behind Janes Family Foods products, have been buying their chicken for years and look forward to trying this one next - I think the kids (and I) will flip for this one. :-)
After Janes personally helped pioneer frozen food technology in the Maritimes The Grimm's Foods company specialized in frozen breaded and battered seafood products for the Foodservice Industry; catering to hotels, restaurants, hospitals and school cafeterias.
Today, Janes products are Canadian Best Sellers! We recently got to try their 100% certified sustainable fish products and we love them! Not just my husband and I either, guess who else loved them - the kids!! Yes, you read that right, the kiddos enjoyed the fish like they've been eating it every day of the lives - unbelievable!
With products like Janes Breaded Premium Haddock and Janes Wild Sockeye Salmon Burger it's no wonder how wildly popular they are. I also appreciate their guarantee that their product comes from a fishery that has been independently certified to the MSC’s standard for a well managed and sustainable fishery.
We are very proud to stand behind Janes Family Foods products, have been buying their chicken for years and look forward to trying this one next - I think the kids (and I) will flip for this one. :-)
The green garbage bag
Did you know Canada.. it was Harry Wasylyk (from Winnipeg, Manitoba) & Larry Hansen (from Lindsay, Ontario) who invented green garbage bags!
It was after the Second World War when Harry began experimenting with a then new material, polyethylene (invented in 1942). He first supplied them to Winnipeg General Hospital to line their garbage bins.
Larry Hansen worked for the Union Carbide Company in Lindsay, Ontario, who bought the invention. Union Carbide then manufactured the first green garbage bags under the name Glad Garbage bags for home use in the late 1960s.
Source: Library and Archives Canada
It was after the Second World War when Harry began experimenting with a then new material, polyethylene (invented in 1942). He first supplied them to Winnipeg General Hospital to line their garbage bins.
Larry Hansen worked for the Union Carbide Company in Lindsay, Ontario, who bought the invention. Union Carbide then manufactured the first green garbage bags under the name Glad Garbage bags for home use in the late 1960s.
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Iceberg Capital of the World
Did you know Canada.. Twillingate, an outport in Newfoundland and Labrador, is known as the Iceberg Capital of the World!
Twillingate is one of Newfoundland’s best locations for admiring these icebergs that break off the ice cap in Baffin Island, Greenland. The prime season for iceberg viewing is mid May to mid July each year.
As of 2006 there was only 2,448 residents living in Twillingate but visitors flock to Twillingate to explore it's fishing heritage, and discover the mighty icebergs and whales that gather in its waters.
A must to do for visitors in Twillingate is trying a piece of iceberg or “bergy bit” in your drink. These icebergs are ancient structures of pure glacier water and when a bergy bit melts in a glass filled with a beverage, it makes a fizzing sound, called “bergy seltzer”. This sound is made when compressed air bubbles trapped in the iceberg pop. The bubbles come from air trapped in snow layers that later become glacial ice.
Source: Twillingate.com, Wikipedia
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Twillingate is one of Newfoundland’s best locations for admiring these icebergs that break off the ice cap in Baffin Island, Greenland. The prime season for iceberg viewing is mid May to mid July each year.
As of 2006 there was only 2,448 residents living in Twillingate but visitors flock to Twillingate to explore it's fishing heritage, and discover the mighty icebergs and whales that gather in its waters.
A must to do for visitors in Twillingate is trying a piece of iceberg or “bergy bit” in your drink. These icebergs are ancient structures of pure glacier water and when a bergy bit melts in a glass filled with a beverage, it makes a fizzing sound, called “bergy seltzer”. This sound is made when compressed air bubbles trapped in the iceberg pop. The bubbles come from air trapped in snow layers that later become glacial ice.
Source: Twillingate.com, Wikipedia
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Giveaway! Shian Naturals Just...
Winner: Congratulations to our winner - Janice!
Update: Giveaway is now closed, thank you everyone for commenting - such a great response! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. we went camping this weekend near St. Jacob's (Kitchener ON) and had a fantastic time! One thing I brought with me was a Shian Naturals Just.. Trial Sample Pak - I have heard many times when you are in a camping setting you should never wear scents as it attracts more bugs, so this was the perfect time to try this out.
In the Trial Sample Pak you receive...
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Shampoo
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Conditioner
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Body Butter
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Moisturizing Lotion
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Massage & Bath Oil
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Organic Body Wash
* A 50g bar of Just... Glycerin Bar Soap
* A 4g regular size tube of Just... Beeswax Lip Balm
Also included is a pretty Bath Scrubby, all in a colourful gift bag! Shian Naturals is a proudly Canadian formulator, packager, and wholesale distributor of high quality, all natural, health & beauty products. All of Shian Naturals products are registered with Health Canada's cosmetics program. The Just... Line of all natural, unscented skin, hair, and body care products contains NO added fragrances or colours to the natural ingredients - perfect for our recent camping trip.
So how did it go? I LOVED it! The Body Wash had a very rich lather, the Beeswax Lip Balm prevented dry, cracked lips from being outside all day, the Shampoo and Conditioner worked great, the Body Butter was fantastic on my skin at night - just really great products. And the best part - an all Canadian Company!!
Want to order some for yourself? Use code "didyouknow" on their web store at http://www.webstore.shian.ca/ for a 15% discount on all products through to August 31st for our readers!
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a Just...Trial Sample Pak from Shian Naturals!!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Visit the Shian Naturals Web Store and let us know which product you'd like to try the most.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @ShianNaturals on Twitter
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#Canada Enter to #win a Shian Naturals Just... Trial Sample Pak! Ends 08/10 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/qAByJ9
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers, closing August 10th at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: We received a Shian Naturals Just... Trial Sample Pak for review - our opinions are our own.
Update: Giveaway is now closed, thank you everyone for commenting - such a great response! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. we went camping this weekend near St. Jacob's (Kitchener ON) and had a fantastic time! One thing I brought with me was a Shian Naturals Just.. Trial Sample Pak - I have heard many times when you are in a camping setting you should never wear scents as it attracts more bugs, so this was the perfect time to try this out.
In the Trial Sample Pak you receive...
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Shampoo
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Conditioner
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Body Butter
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Moisturizing Lotion
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Massage & Bath Oil
* A 30ml bottle of Just... Organic Body Wash
* A 50g bar of Just... Glycerin Bar Soap
* A 4g regular size tube of Just... Beeswax Lip Balm
Also included is a pretty Bath Scrubby, all in a colourful gift bag! Shian Naturals is a proudly Canadian formulator, packager, and wholesale distributor of high quality, all natural, health & beauty products. All of Shian Naturals products are registered with Health Canada's cosmetics program. The Just... Line of all natural, unscented skin, hair, and body care products contains NO added fragrances or colours to the natural ingredients - perfect for our recent camping trip.
So how did it go? I LOVED it! The Body Wash had a very rich lather, the Beeswax Lip Balm prevented dry, cracked lips from being outside all day, the Shampoo and Conditioner worked great, the Body Butter was fantastic on my skin at night - just really great products. And the best part - an all Canadian Company!!
Want to order some for yourself? Use code "didyouknow" on their web store at http://www.webstore.shian.ca/ for a 15% discount on all products through to August 31st for our readers!
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a Just...Trial Sample Pak from Shian Naturals!!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Visit the Shian Naturals Web Store and let us know which product you'd like to try the most.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @ShianNaturals on Twitter
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#Canada Enter to #win a Shian Naturals Just... Trial Sample Pak! Ends 08/10 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/qAByJ9
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers, closing August 10th at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: We received a Shian Naturals Just... Trial Sample Pak for review - our opinions are our own.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Layton Steps Down as NDP Leader (Temporarily)
Did you know Canada.. as we mentioned yesterday on Twitter Jack Layton, the leader of the NDP, has taken a temporary leave of absence to receive treatment for a new form of cancer - this is his second battle with cancer. Layton has already fought prostate cancer and is recovering from a recent hip fracture, often seen walking with a cane lately. There has been no word on the type of cancer Layton is now suffering from but Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he and all Canadians are behind Jack Layton in his fight.
Layton said he expects to be back in the House of Commons on September 19th. We wish him well and hope to see him back and healthy in September.
Layton said he expects to be back in the House of Commons on September 19th. We wish him well and hope to see him back and healthy in September.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Giveaway! Skin MD Natural
Winner: Congratulations to our winner, Diana!
Update: Giveaway is now closed. Thank you everyone for commenting - we LOVE Skin MD - I use it every single day, working wonders on my skin! Winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. we've found a great product available to Canadians: Skin MD Natural. This is fantastic for us Canadians because, as you know, with our lifestyle of "don't like the weather? well just wait 5 minutes" our weather hits all the extremes and it does a real number on our skin.
Skin MD Natural is a breakthrough in skin care that works to prevent dry skin in two ways.
First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant (an ingredient that attracts moisture) used in Skin MD Natural is unique to it and has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any other you will find in common skin care products.
Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the top layer of the skin to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural moisture.
After camping this weekend (a great Canadian summer vacation idea) my feet were DYING when I got home. Using Skin MD on them last night was heaven. I am so looking forward to using Skin MD this winter as well on my poor hands and legs that seem to suffer the most in our harsh winters.
Some other great news about Skin MD Natural is that they have made a commitment to natural skin care by formulating products that contain more than 90% natural ingredients, are hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. All of the ingredients used in Skin MD Natural are 100% food-grade ingredients that are on the FDA's "most safe" list.
Skin MD Natural brings you eco friendly skin care products that manufactured using solar power while also being vegan and cruelty free.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a 4oz. full-sized bottle of Skin MD Natural!!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Visit the Skin MD Natural Store Locator and let us know if Skin MD Natural is available near you. If not suggest one in your area!
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @Skinmdnatural on Twitter
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#Canada Dry skin got you down this summer? Enter to #win a bottle of Skin MD Natural! Ends 08/08 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/qf5Bbg
Giveaway open to US and Canadian readers closing August 8th at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: We received a bottle of Skin MD Natural for review - our opinions are our own.
Update: Giveaway is now closed. Thank you everyone for commenting - we LOVE Skin MD - I use it every single day, working wonders on my skin! Winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. we've found a great product available to Canadians: Skin MD Natural. This is fantastic for us Canadians because, as you know, with our lifestyle of "don't like the weather? well just wait 5 minutes" our weather hits all the extremes and it does a real number on our skin.
Skin MD Natural is a breakthrough in skin care that works to prevent dry skin in two ways.
First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant (an ingredient that attracts moisture) used in Skin MD Natural is unique to it and has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any other you will find in common skin care products.
Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the top layer of the skin to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural moisture.
After camping this weekend (a great Canadian summer vacation idea) my feet were DYING when I got home. Using Skin MD on them last night was heaven. I am so looking forward to using Skin MD this winter as well on my poor hands and legs that seem to suffer the most in our harsh winters.
Some other great news about Skin MD Natural is that they have made a commitment to natural skin care by formulating products that contain more than 90% natural ingredients, are hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. All of the ingredients used in Skin MD Natural are 100% food-grade ingredients that are on the FDA's "most safe" list.
Skin MD Natural brings you eco friendly skin care products that manufactured using solar power while also being vegan and cruelty free.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a 4oz. full-sized bottle of Skin MD Natural!!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Visit the Skin MD Natural Store Locator and let us know if Skin MD Natural is available near you. If not suggest one in your area!
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @Skinmdnatural on Twitter
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#Canada Dry skin got you down this summer? Enter to #win a bottle of Skin MD Natural! Ends 08/08 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/qf5Bbg
Giveaway open to US and Canadian readers closing August 8th at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: We received a bottle of Skin MD Natural for review - our opinions are our own.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Great opportunity for Small Businesses
Did you know Canada.. we've heard about a great opportunity for those running a Small Business in Canada: CentrSource Canada is running a contest for small business owners with over $40,000 in prizes to be won! It doesn't matter what type of business you run whether it's a gift shop you've been running for years or an Esty shop you started last month, it doesn't have to be a "registered" business either (I'm thinking about you crafty Facebook friends!!) AND each person that enters receives 2 months of free advertising on CentrSource Canada!
It's easy to enter on their Facebook page, just sign up by creating an ad for your business for friends and family to vote on. Out of the 50 ads with the most votes the most creative ad will win: One Grand Prize of $15,000 cash + 6 months of free advertising on CentrSource!! One ad out of the 50 with also be randomly selected for one Secondary Prize of $5,000 cash + 3 months of free advertising on CentrSource. There is also fantastic weekly prizes of $1,000 cash + 1 month of free advertising on CentrSource. Good news for friends as well: Everyone who votes gets the chance to win an iPad2!
$15,000 can make a HUGE difference to a Canadian Small Business Owner, I look forward to seeing all your ads! Use this link to get started.
It's easy to enter on their Facebook page, just sign up by creating an ad for your business for friends and family to vote on. Out of the 50 ads with the most votes the most creative ad will win: One Grand Prize of $15,000 cash + 6 months of free advertising on CentrSource!! One ad out of the 50 with also be randomly selected for one Secondary Prize of $5,000 cash + 3 months of free advertising on CentrSource. There is also fantastic weekly prizes of $1,000 cash + 1 month of free advertising on CentrSource. Good news for friends as well: Everyone who votes gets the chance to win an iPad2!
$15,000 can make a HUGE difference to a Canadian Small Business Owner, I look forward to seeing all your ads! Use this link to get started.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Beat the Heat
Did you know Canada.. we're going to break some records today! Records for highest temperature and humidex dating back to 1918 will likely be broken today as temperatures rise to 38-39 degrees and a humidex of 49-50!!!
This is not a day to brush off the warnings thinking they are meant for someone else. All Canadians - please check on neighbours, ensure they have cool water, fans and ways to keep their body temperatures down. If they don't, get them to a cooling centre! If your city or town will be facing the extreme hit today they've likely set up one or more local cooling centres - tune into local news to find out these locations and utilize them if needed.
AM980News tweeted a very interesting fact this morning: It'll be hotter in London, Ontario today than it is in Kandahar, Mumbai and parts of Ghana!
I read an interesting (and scary) story yesterday (I think it was on the Weather Network) that it's not so much the day time temperatures but because temperatures are not going below 20 degrees at night this is causing two serious problems:
* for those without a/c and ways to cool off the body does not get a chance to rebuild itself and prepare for the next day - this it what has killed many during heatwaves in our history
* this can also lead to "superstorms" with what was seen at Bayfest as just the start of them if temperatures continue
So stay cool Canada, remember our little ones and seniors, if anyone is playing sports today call ahead as many have been cancelled already.
This is not a day to brush off the warnings thinking they are meant for someone else. All Canadians - please check on neighbours, ensure they have cool water, fans and ways to keep their body temperatures down. If they don't, get them to a cooling centre! If your city or town will be facing the extreme hit today they've likely set up one or more local cooling centres - tune into local news to find out these locations and utilize them if needed.
AM980News tweeted a very interesting fact this morning: It'll be hotter in London, Ontario today than it is in Kandahar, Mumbai and parts of Ghana!
I read an interesting (and scary) story yesterday (I think it was on the Weather Network) that it's not so much the day time temperatures but because temperatures are not going below 20 degrees at night this is causing two serious problems:
* for those without a/c and ways to cool off the body does not get a chance to rebuild itself and prepare for the next day - this it what has killed many during heatwaves in our history
* this can also lead to "superstorms" with what was seen at Bayfest as just the start of them if temperatures continue
So stay cool Canada, remember our little ones and seniors, if anyone is playing sports today call ahead as many have been cancelled already.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Polar Bear Capital of the World
Did you know Canada.. Churchill MB is the self proclaimed Polar Bear Capital of the World - and for good reason!Located on the shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Churchill is a popular location for ecotourism, as well as for Arctic research. There are no roads that lead to Churchill. Travel is by rail or air only.
Churchill’s ‘bear season’ begins in early October and numbers build until in early November, sometimes 40 or more polar bears can be seen on a given day. This is Churchill’s prime tourist season with 12,000 or more visitors passing through in six weeks.
Churchill maintains a polar bear jail where young bears who persistently loiter in or close to town, are held after being tranquillised, until they are released back into the wild when the bay freezes over and they can head for food.
Polar Bears are not the only wildlife to be seen in Churchill - along with the approximately 1200 Polar Bears to be seen there are approximately 3,000 Beluga Whales, over 200 species of birds, Arctic and Red Foxes, Arctic Hare, Caribou, Gyrfalcons, Snowy Owls, Ptarmigan and even the occasional Lemming!
Source: churchill.ca, Wikipedia
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