The Sarnia Journal trivia challenge

1 – Some of the nicknames for what Canadian city are Hogtown and Big Smoke? 2 – In early March, approximately what percentage of Lake Huron was covered in ice? 65% 75% 85% 3 – Anatomy: The myocardium is the muscular tissue of what organ? 4 – What for

1 – Some of the nicknames for what Canadian city are Hogtown and Big Smoke?

2 – In early March, approximately what percentage of Lake Huron was covered in ice?

   65%    75%   85%

3 – Anatomy: The myocardium is the muscular tissue of what organ?

4 – What former mayor was nicknamed the “Galloping Ghost” because of his blazing speed in football when he played for The Sarnia Imperials in the 1930s? (Hint: A Sarnia park is named for him)

5 – In the world of comic books, Krypto is the name of Superman’s what?

6 – Is there caffeine in chocolate?  Yes or no.

7 – What geometric shape is a typical North American stop sign?

8 – Which mosquitoes bite: males, females, or both?

9 – What country’s previous name was Formosa?

Ethiopia   Taiwan   Thailand

10 – In a deck of cards, the nine of what suit is referred to as “the curse of Scotland”?

– Tom St. Amand (column #236)

ANSWERS: 1 – Toronto; 2 – 85%; 3 – Heart; 4 – Norm Perry; 5 – Dog; 6 – Yes; 7 – Octagon; 8 – Females; 9 – Taiwan; 10 – Diamonds.