Discover the Great White North: Top 6 Unforgettable Fun Facts About Canada in 2015!

1. Trudeau and Yoga Diplomacy

While Canadian yogis held their breath waiting for a cameo by the great maple-fueled peacock impersonator, with a pinch of "Trudeaumania" to spice up their asanas, they couldn't hide their chagrin when the man in question began smudging their worldviews with a newfound international influence: In 2015, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became a global sensation for his feminist beliefs and distinct charm, and in tandem with Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister, played a significant role in launching International Yoga Day on June 21st, emphasizing yoga's serenity and flexibility benefits for politicians navigating turbulent times.
Source => theguardian.com

2. The Great Maple Syrup Heist

In a sticky situation that would leave even Winnie the Pooh bamboozled, a group of Canadian thieves thought they were living the sweet life, only to find themselves dripping with guilt: In 2015, the ringleader of the infamous "Great Canada Maple Syrup Heist" was ordered to pay back C$9m (US$7m) or face six more years in prison, after siphoning syrup from the Quebec province's strategic maple syrup reserve, causing a stirrup in the syrup supply, and ultimately leading their exploits to be immortalized in a Netflix episode of Dirty Money.
Source => theguardian.com

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3. Party-Thrower Macdonald on $10 Bill

Feeling a little Canadian FOMO since you weren't around in 1885 for the epic Canadian railroad party? Uncover a ten-dollar bill from 2015 and make it rain with Canada's original party planner: Sir John A. Macdonald's portrait beams from the bill in all his former prime minister glory, honoring the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, while also highlighting the Library of Parliament, Canadian Rockies, and VIA Rail's network as tokens of homegrown beauty and unity.
Source => bankofcanada.ca

4. Non-Browning Apple Controversy

An apple a day keeps the browning away: In 2015, Health Canada approved three genetically engineered non-browning apple varieties - Fuji, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith - developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits, which stayed fresh and unblemished for up to 28 days after being cut, although many consumers were left with a sour taste due to their concerns over market contamination and potential impact on organic orchardists and the Canadian apple market.
Source => cban.ca

5. Poutine: Heart Attack on a Plate

When Canadians aren't busy forging the other side of Niagara Falls, they're doctoring up their famous fries like a full-blown heart attack on a plate: Introducing poutine, a mouthwatering mess of French fries smothered in rich gravy and melted cheese, that has ensnared taste-buds worldwide and made it onto several fast food menus.
Source => news4jax.com

6. "Hellboy" Dinosaur Discovery

Once dubbed "Hellboy" for its devilish appearance and punishing excavation process: In 2015, scientists unearthed a 68-million-year-old horned dinosaur, Regaliceratops peterhewsi, in southern Alberta's Oldman River, which showcased a fascinating case of "evolutionary convergence" as it shared traits with centrosaurs, a species that went extinct 2 million years prior to its existence.
Source => thestar.com