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Fun Facts: 1st Telephone Call
Today marks a remarkable day in history. It is the first day that a recognizable message was transmitted by phone by Scottish-Canadian...
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Mar 10, 20221 min read


Fun Facts About Books!
Yesterday, we shared information and ideas on the benefits of reading aloud to seniors. So today we thought we would find some fun facts...
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Feb 24, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: The Super Bowl
Well, it's that time of year again when we gather with friends, family, and the community to enjoy one of the most-watched television...
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Feb 11, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: Mail
February 4th is ##ThankAMailCarrierDay! A day when we honour those who tirelessly deliver our letters, parcels, and other mail from...
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Feb 4, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: February is Here!
Well, January is drawing to a close, so we thought we would share some fun facts about the upcoming month! Share these fun facts with...
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Jan 28, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: Squirrels!
January 21st celebrates these furry-tailed critters who are typically known for their garden shenanigans! That’s right, it’s...
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Jan 21, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: Penguins!
As we begin to feel cooler temperatures and see a bit more snow and ice on the ground, it inspired us to learn more about the animals...
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Jan 14, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: Black Friday
As the day after American Thanksgiving is here, consumers head out to their favourite stores (some sleeping overnight in storefronts!) to...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Chicken Noodle Soup
The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC, and it was hippopotamus soup. Now, of course,...
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Nov 12, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Monopoly
On November 5th, 1935 Parker Brothers launch the board game Monopoly! Originally invented by a woman, an international phenomenon sold...
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Nov 5, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Happy Halloween!
Over the centuries, #Halloween evolved from religious origins to a day for mischief, to one of the most commercialized days of the year! ...
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Oct 29, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Colour
Today is #NationalColorDay....or as spell it in Canada: Colour! It celebrates all things colourful and the impact colour has on our...
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Oct 22, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: 'I Love Lucy' Day!
Today, October 15th is 'I Love Lucy' Day! Celebrating one of television's most beloved shows and its iconic actress, Lucille Ball! Lucy...
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Oct 15, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Turkeys
As we approach the Thanksgiving long weekend, let's pay homage to our turkey friends by learning a little more about them! Share these...
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Oct 8, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Stamps
Stamps, you say? Do people use still use them? Yes! In fact, in 2020, the US Postal Service states that 13.7 billion U.S. postage stamps...
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Oct 1, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: the Love Boat
On this day in 1977, The Love Boat appeared on television for the first time. It followed a number of characters, including many famous...
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Sep 24, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: M*A*S*H
Today marks the debut of one of the most iconic and popular television shows in history, M*A*S*H. First aired on September 17, 1972, the...
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Sep 17, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Libraries
Libraries come in all shapes and sizes. They can range from a small lending library in a village to the world's largest library, the...
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Sep 10, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: September
We have officially started the month of September - a month celebrated with the Labour Day weekend, the beginning of school, and the...
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Sep 2, 20211 min read


Fun Facts: Mary Poppins
On this day in 1964, the Disney film Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke, premiered in Los Angeles. Here are some fun...
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Aug 26, 20211 min read
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