Both Britain and the United States have influenced Canadians, so they are on both the metric system and the imperial system. This can be very confusing. For example, Canadians follow speed limits and measure length in meters, but they measure their height in feet and their weight in pounds.
However, their driver’s licenses are the opposite. They measure in meters and kilograms. They check the outside temperature in Celcius, but they cook in Fahrenheit. Now that’s funny, eh?
Wireless radio transmission
Canadian Reginald Aubrey Fessenden was a prolific inventor in wireless technology — he was the first to broadcast on the AM radio band in 1900 — although he's often regarded as an unsung hero in Canada because Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi outshined his inventions in radio technology.
Fessenden built two-way radio transmission towers — one near Boston and the other in Scotland — and issued the first transatlantic radio broadcast in 1906. Fessenden is also known for inventing sonar. He passed away in 1932; his tombstone includes Egyptian hieroglyphics that translate to: "I was yesterday, but I saw tomorrow."
Famous Canadian Actors
Although the USA is famous for Hollywood, many popular actors, and especially comedians, come from Canada, including John Candy, James Cameron, Jim Carrey, Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Mike Myers, Seth Rogen, and Ryan Reynolds!
And that's not all, there's also Will Arnet, Catherine Ohara, Keanu Reeves, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner, Eugene Levy and many more! Now that's a long list!
Loonie Toonies
Canadians call their one-dollar coin the loonie. When in full production, 15 million loonies can be produced per day. The loonie derives its nickname from the picture of a solitary loon on the reverse side of the coin. Their two-dollar coin is called the toonie.
We guess they like to rhyme... The two coins are different in appearance, but similar in size, so be sure to double-check before plunking down a "buck."
A New Way to Police
Police officers in the city of Prince Albert, in the central province of Saskatchewan, will give out the "positive tickets" to youngsters who are seen crossing the road safely or picking up litter.
The rewards on offer include free hamburgers, cinema tickets, or a chance to see the local hockey team in action, all of which have been donated by local businesses. Now that's one way to promote a wholesome society!