Q. For those of us glued to our bird ID apps and binoculars, it feels rude to pick our favourite birds. But pick we shall. Do you have a bird that you are particularly excited to see? Which birds get the most people plaudits? . A. Let’s look to the

Q. Last to the party, a little thin in numbers, but never dull. What are some great Z words, current and somewhat forgotten? . A. Zabaglione Have you tried this delicious Italian dessert with its delectable combination of light custard, sugar, and sweet marsala wine? Zaftig Pleasantly plump Zapateado An

Q. We’re not all poutine and Nanaimo Bars. Which fruits and vegetables do Canadians favour? . A. To get a sense of what’s on our rainbow plate, Leger 360 polled 1,587 Canadians in 2020. Participants were asked which fruits and vegetables they had eaten in the past year. Which of

Q. Whose fashion style are people emulating these days? . A. Google Trends for May paints a rather unusual picture. The top trending sartorial searches? How to dress like: i.    Kate Middleton Ii.  A Parisian Iii. An Italian man iv.  A 90s kid boy v.   A hobbit . .

Q. Many dream of life as an artist, but few take the leap. What is it like to make the decision to become a professional artist? When and how do artists know this is a life worth pursuing? And how does life as an artist both confirm and surprise? .

Q. Flowers. Glorious flowers. If you could craft a bouquet with one type of flower – from the most exquisite samples available – what type of flower would you choose? Which flowers will be particularly sought for 2025 bouquets? . A. The UK’s Arena Flowers analysis of Google Search data

Q. Though some days would suggest otherwise, it’s not yet summer in Canada. Where are Canadians hoping to vacation this year? . A. Not surprisingly, plenty of Canadians are planning to spend their travel dollars in-country. According to an analysis of their 2025 Canadian vs 2024 Canadian search data, Airbnb

Q. What is it about we English and our food-based insults? . A. ‘Truly, thou art damned like an ill-roasted egg, all on one side.’ Shakespearean characters, like Court Jester Touchstone in As You Like It, excel in the art of food-based insult. ‘His brain,’ Jaques declares in Act 2

Q. Are you besotted with a particular  type of food? Is there a name for that? . A. Carnophile Loves meat Foodophile We’re not picky. Loves food in general Frigophile Loves frozen things. Includes frozen desserts Javaphile Loves coffee Mycophile Loves mushrooms Oenophile Loves wine Paniphile Loves bread Turophile Loves

Q. Which paintings – historical to current – do people recognize and/or talk about the most? . A. We can all guess #1, but in November of 2019, CNN Style did an in-depth analysis of the 15 most frequently searched masterpieces. The winners were.. . i. Mona Lisa. Leonardo da