Skating on the Rideu Canal

The Rideau Canal Skateway is the world’s largest skating rink. One can skate through the heart of downtown Ottawa on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Canada Goose

The Canada Goose can cover 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) in just 24 hours with a favorable wind.

Football

Adidas Jabulani was the official match ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Aglet

The plastic tip at the end of shoelaces is called an aglet.

The Lemon

Lemon is one of the only foods on the planet that has more anions than cations in its atomic structure.

Detox

Approximately 10 percent of the elimination of toxins in the body occurs through the skin.

The Kiss

French kissing involves all 34 muscles in the face. A pucker kiss involves only two.

Tall

The tallest freestanding structure in the world today is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Frisbee

The Frisbee made by Wham-O derived it's name from the Frisbee Baking Company in Bridgeport Connecticut. College students used the pie tins as throwing disks and would call "frisbee" to warn of an incoming flight.

Kidney Beans

Raw red kidney beans are toxic. Heating the beans to 80 degrees C may increase the level of toxicity by five, which makes the beans even more toxic than if eaten raw.

Kelp

When using kelp as food, dried kelp should be stored in a cool, dry place, while fresh kelp should be refrigerated and used quickly.

Sugarland

Sugarland appeared on Sesame Street episode that first aired during Season 38 on September 14, 2007.

Plasticine

Plasticine was invented by William Harbutt in England in 1897.

Budgies

Budgies poop every 12 to 15 minutes.

Chuck Norris

The UN does not negotiate with terrorists. They let Chuck Norris deal with them.

Keanu Reeves

The mother of actor Keanu Reeves worked as a costume designer for musician Alice Cooper.

Kermit the Frog

Kermit the Frog was "born" in 1955 on the show "Sam and Friends".

Family Feud

Richard Dawson, the host of the original Family Feud, met his second wife when she was a member of a contestant family on the show. In his second stint hosting the show, he did not kiss the female contestants as a promise to his wife and daughter.

Time in Australia

Australia has both horizontal and vertical time zones in summer.

LBD

It was in 1926 that Coco Chanel that introduced the "Little Black Dress". The style has now become a fashion staple for women.