PlacesWeirdOutdatedWomen wishing to enter Canada to work as strippers must provide naked photos of themselves to qualify for a visa!5773k
PlacesMind-BlowingCanada contains approximately 60% of the world's lakes, with an estimated 2 million lakes scattered across its landscape. It also holds the largest area of intact forest remaining on Earth.45313k
PlacesFunnyIn 1984, a Canadian farmer named Murray Chicken began renting ad space on his cows, pioneering a bizarre form of outdoor advertising.3753k
BodyInterestingThe average American drinks approximately 50 gallons of soda annually, equating to over 500 twelve-ounce cans, while the average Canadian consumes around 43 gallons of sugary beverages each year.921k
PlacesInterestingCanada comes from the Iroquoian word 'kanata,' meaning 'village' or 'settlement.'711k
HistoryMind-BlowingIn the 1970s, the Canadian town of Dauphin, Manitoba ran a 'Mincome' experiment that guaranteed every resident a minimum income, eliminating poverty for four years.656k
HistoryInterestingThe first postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was issued in Austria in 1937.601k
PlacesWeirdA former Canadian Defense Minister believes that there are at least 4 species of aliens that have been visiting earth for thousands of years - and they are concerned about our use of atomic weapons.557k
HistoryInterestingCanada's new flag, with its maple leaf design, was unfurled in 1965 in Ottawa!36947
PlacesWholesomeEach year, Canada Post receives a million letters addressed to "Santa Claus, The North Pole, H0H 0H0". They reply to every one.326k
PlacesFunnyThere's a man-shaped health center in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, that from above looks like a spread-eagled naked man—complete with detailed arms, legs with kneecaps, and unmistakable male anatomy between the legs.245k
PlacesWeirdIn Churchill, Manitoba—the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World'—residents are encouraged to leave their car doors unlocked so people can escape if they encounter a polar bear on the street.182k
EntertainmentWholesomeIn Montreal, there's a seasonal art installation called '21 Balançoires' featuring swings that play musical notes when you swing on them—and the music only harmonizes when strangers swing together.182k
PeopleWholesomeOutdatedHockey player Jarome Iginla donates $2,000 to the children’s charity Kidsport for every goal he scores. Since 2000 it has added up to more than $700,000.152k
PlacesFunnyCanada has "Apology Acts" in most provinces that prevent an apology from being used as evidence of fault in civil court proceedings, reflecting the cultural importance of saying sorry.112k
PlacesInterestingAs part of an advertising campaign, Molson, a Canadian beer company, strategically placed 'beer fridges' around Europe that only Canadian passports could unlock.62k