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Quizzes
Nature and Health
What is "nature deficity"?
Gardening Therapy
What is one of the principal benefits of gardening therapy?
Mother’s Day
Where did the first celebrations of Mother’s Day originate?
Stress and Consequences
What are the long-term effects of stress?
Indoor Plants and Air Quality
Are houseplants effective in removing harmful substances from the air?
Composting in Canada
In 2011, how many Canadian households participated in some form of composting activity?
Carpooling
Carpooling everyday can reduce a motorist’s greenhouse gas emissions by how much?
Volunteering
How many Canadians help those in need at least once a year?
Nature and Vitality
Spending how many minutes a day in nature can significantly boost your vitality and energy levels?
Pesticides and Chocolate
How many pesticides are used in growing cocoa?
Cities and CO2
What proportion of the world’s CO2 emissions are generated by cities?
Procrastination
What percentage of people describe themselves as chronic procrastinators?
Food and Chewing
Do you absorb more nutrients and get more energy from your food if you chew properly?
Toys and Toxins
According to a study that tested toxic chemicals in toys, how many new toys contained one or more harmful chemicals?
Bread and Chemicals
Is Azodicarbonamide (a chemical used as dough-conditioning agent in flour) permitted in Canada?
Canadians and Stress
In 2013, how many Canadians found their days highly stressful?
International Women’s Day
When comparing average annual earnings, women make how much less than men in Canada?
Comfort Food and Happiness
According to a recent experiment, does eating “comfort food” really improve people’s moods?
Compliments and Couples
According to a recent experiment on the power of compliments in relationships, the self esteem of partners who received compliments improved by how much?
Skiing and Calories
How many calories are burned in 30 minutes of downhill skiing for an individual that weighs 70 kg?