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The name of the boat!

 

 

The Bluenose, a True Canadian Champion

 

Within two weeks of winning the 1921 International Fishermen's Race, Bluenose was already larger-than-life and well on its way to becoming a Canadian icon. At first the excitement was mostly confined to Atlantic Canada and New England, where it was understood that the victories of the early years "brought Halifax and Lunenburg, and Nova Scotia generally, to the attention of thousands of people who never before had thought of these places as anything more than names."

 

Angus Walters was hailed as "the man of the hour" and a role model everywhere for youth growing up into the seafaring life. His crew were "courageous men...identified with a great industry," and the annual races were seen as an opportunity for "international friendship" beyond the confines of Nova Scotia. Bluenose's primary role as a Grand Banks schooner was also heavily promoted, because this reinforced Nova Scotia as a continuing player in the offshore fishery, wooden shipbuilding, and international trade—at a time when the province's leadership in all three was beginning to fade.

 

 

 

 

 

Today's lesson in Canadian history!

 

 

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22/27

 

Answer to 7 is the same as the no of smloes in a pack.

 

Never smoked though

 

Irish

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I managed 19 on my own, the wife answered the seven dwarfs for me.

 

Missed the canadian stuff, matches(never smoked), no smoking, and never thought about what side a womans blouse buttons were on. Just what was under it. rolleyes.gif

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I got 20 without cheating

 

I protest the hot dog buns question. I have seen 10.

And I Agree the Canadian Money questions are unfair. The last time I saw Canadian money was more than 15 years ago. The penny and nickle I know. But the rest. dunno.gif

 

For all you Canadians

What is on the back of a US $2 Bill Both versions????

Nevermind let's make it easy.. What's on the FRONT of a US $2 Bill????

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mmarkey!!

 

I'm not canadian and I don't know what is on a 2 dollar bill! laugh.gif

 

BFR

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22/27

 

Old US nickle.... Indian Head?

$2 bill.... does the US evne have one?

 

Great little quiz!!

 

Art

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QUOTE (artimus @ Jan 17 2005, 04:29 PM)

$2 bill.... does the US evne have one?

I actually have a couple of them stashed somewhere. I dont think they make them anymore though...i believe Jefferson was on it but cant remember for sure

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