Saskatchewan has much to offer. In this article, explore the lesser-known aspects of Saskatchewan such as being the largest producer of lentils in the world, a bombing attack during WWII, the 1950s hub for LSD research, the Athabasca Sand Dunes, and a town named Adanac.
In 1947, Snag, Yukon recorded a temperature…
In 1947, Snag, Yukon recorded a temperature of -83°F (-64°C) so low that sounds traveled 4 miles, causing people’s breath to turn to powder and fall to the ground and river ice to boom like gun shots.
France has two islands east of Canada…
France has two islands east of Canada, just off the coast of Newfoundland called Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Therefore, you can fly from Canada to France in an hour.
Mount Thor in Canada has the world’s longest vertical drop…
Mount Thor in Canada has the world’s longest vertical drop. If you fell off it, you would fall for over a kilometer before you hit anything.
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There is a street that is split…
There is a street that is split down the middle by the USA-Canadian border, aptly named Canusa street. People who live in houses on the south side of the street are in the USA, and the north side, in Canada. Crossing the street requires having to report to the border crossing office.
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St. Pierre and Miquelon is a territorial collectivity…
St. Pierre and Miquelon is a territorial collectivity of France only 16 miles from Canada where the locals speak French, use the Euro and have French citizenship.
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The Canadian Medical Association voted…
The Canadian Medical Association voted in support of a ban of Mixed Martial Arts in Canada. They argued from a physician responsibility standpoint they could not overlook activities which cause injury and trauma to Canadians. They had previously come out against Boxing for similar reasons.
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The Canadian Medical Association voted…
The Canadian Medical Association voted in support of a ban of Mixed Martial Arts in Canada. They argued from a physician responsibility standpoint they could not overlook activities which cause injury and trauma to Canadians. They had previously come out against Boxing for similar reasons.
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Canada had considered annexing…
Canada had considered annexing the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean region. In the 1980s, local islanders in favor of joining the Canadian federation reached a peak support of 90%.
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After World War 2 Canada had the…
After World War 2 Canada had the 4th largest air force, 5th largest navy, and the largest volunteer army in the world.
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