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Pucks Pablum & Pingos: More Fascinating Facts and Quirky Quizzes from Canada's Trivia Guys

The book consists of hundreds of trivia ``bites'' and a variety of quizzes, plus sections called Timelines that remind readers of important happenings on various dates in Canadian history.

Here's some of what you will read in Pucks Pablum & Pingos:

Oh, by the way, did we tell you the war is over? The Battle of New Orleans, made famous in the 1959 song by American singer Johnny Horton, took place a month after the War of 1812 ended. The British and Americans had signed the Treaty of Ghent, officially ending the war, on December 24, 1814. But it took several weeks for the news to reach military officials, and this final battle took place in January 1815.

Driver’s’ licences were rare in Canada in 1920. When first-time buyers picked up their vehicles, salesmen often gave them a five-minute lesson on shifting gears and sent them out onto the roads. The first trip home was usually an adventure.

Toronto-born actress Beatrice Lillie was often billed as “the funniest woman in the world.” In addition to starring in several stage plays by Noel Coward, the comedienne appeared in several films from the silent era up until her last film in 1967, Thoroughly Modern Millie.

A Mini Quiz.  Know the answers to these trivial treasures?

1. True or false? There are fewer than twenty species of ferns found in Canada. 

2. Before it was renamed Lake Louise in 1882, what was this beautiful body of water in Alberta called?
a) Shining Lake 
b) Lake Wilson 
c) Banff Lake 
d) Emerald Lake

3. Which of the following bridges does not connect the Niagara 
Falls, Ontario, area to the United States?

a) Ivy Lea 
b) Rainbow 
c) Whirlpool 
d) Queenston-Lewiston.

4. “Rock doctor” is a Canadian slang term for which profession?

a) disk jockey 
b) geologist 
c) jeweller 
d) highway construction worker

Answers

1. False. There are more than  one hundred.

2. d) It was called Emerald Lake because of its greenish colour.

3. a) Ivy Lea.

4. b) Geologist.

Pick up a copy of Pucks Pablum & Pingos and try your luck at a handful of quizzes dealing with the Canadian flag, Remembrance Day, beer, automobiles and business.