Fun Facts: 1st Telephone Call
Today marks a remarkable day in history. It is the first day that a recognizable message was transmitted by phone by Scottish-Canadian...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Key Facts About Hearing
Today, March 3rd, 2022 is #WorldHearingDay. This day has been organized by the World Health Organization to bring awareness on the...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Fun Facts About Books!
Yesterday, we shared information and ideas on the benefits of reading aloud to seniors. So today we thought we would find some fun facts...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Family Day!
Well, it's a long weekend for many of us! A holiday granted to us as a way to honour and celebrate families, and in turn (for those who...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: The Super Bowl
Well, it's that time of year again when we gather with friends, family, and the community to enjoy one of the most-watched television...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Mail
February 4th is ##ThankAMailCarrierDay! A day when we honour those who tirelessly deliver our letters, parcels, and other mail from...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: February is Here!
Well, January is drawing to a close, so we thought we would share some fun facts about the upcoming month! Share these fun facts with...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 21, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Squirrels!
January 21st celebrates these furry-tailed critters who are typically known for their garden shenanigans! That’s right, it’s...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 14, 20221 min read
Fun Facts: Penguins!
As we begin to feel cooler temperatures and see a bit more snow and ice on the ground, it inspired us to learn more about the animals...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Tips for Seniors: New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is approaching! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the goodness of the past year and renew our hopes for the upcoming...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 26, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Black Friday
As the day after American Thanksgiving is here, consumers head out to their favourite stores (some sleeping overnight in storefronts!) to...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Chicken Noodle Soup
The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC, and it was hippopotamus soup. Now, of course,...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 5, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Monopoly
On November 5th, 1935 Parker Brothers launch the board game Monopoly! Originally invented by a woman, an international phenomenon sold...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 29, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Happy Halloween!
Over the centuries, #Halloween evolved from religious origins to a day for mischief, to one of the most commercialized days of the year! ...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 22, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Colour
Today is #NationalColorDay....or as spell it in Canada: Colour! It celebrates all things colourful and the impact colour has on our...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 15, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: 'I Love Lucy' Day!
Today, October 15th is 'I Love Lucy' Day! Celebrating one of television's most beloved shows and its iconic actress, Lucille Ball! Lucy...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 8, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Turkeys
As we approach the Thanksgiving long weekend, let's pay homage to our turkey friends by learning a little more about them! Share these...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 1, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: Stamps
Stamps, you say? Do people use still use them? Yes! In fact, in 2020, the US Postal Service states that 13.7 billion U.S. postage stamps...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 24, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: the Love Boat
On this day in 1977, The Love Boat appeared on television for the first time. It followed a number of characters, including many famous...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 17, 20211 min read
Fun Facts: M*A*S*H
Today marks the debut of one of the most iconic and popular television shows in history, M*A*S*H. First aired on September 17, 1972, the...
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