09 July 2019
Paraguay’s national musical instrument is the harp. From St. John’s to Victoria, we've more than 50,000 taxi drivers--most are New Canadians. Kefir can be made with soy, rice, nut and coconut milk. Every kid in Botswana learns that 100 thebe equals one pula. Budget: An attempt to live below one’s yearnings. Pula means 'rain' in Tswana, a blessing in arid Botswana. Turkey hosts the most refugees, 3.5 million and counting. Although usually discarded, the shell of an egg is edible, a significant source of calcium. The remote-control car starter was invented by Fortin Electronic Systems in Montréal. A hen will sit on an axe when she wants to hatchet. The word ukulele means ‘jumping flea’ in Hawaiian. Lutherans who dowse for water or consult a Ouija board are excommunicated. When hungry, saltwater crocodiles are fond of sharks. According to a Loblaw’s survey, 57% of us eat alone. Folks who scoff at fortun...