David Leveille
Sea Lampreys: Great Lakes Catch Fit for an English Queen
The English city of Gloucester is preparing to bake a ceremonial pie for Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee, or 60th anniversary of her reign. It’s a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. The recipe calls for sea lampreys which come from Lake Huron, the answer to the Geo Quiz. Marc Gaden with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission is in charge of getting the Lake Huron catch to chefs in Gloucester, England.
Coffeehouses Oppose Dutch Government’s New ‘Weed Passes’
The era of Dutch tolerance of marijuana use may be going up in smoke. The Dutch government will soon issue “weed passes ” to a limited number of Dutch residents wishing to score pot in traditional coffeehouses. The new law’s intended to keep away “drug tourists” but coffeehouse owners say the law’s unfair and will cut into their profits.
A Tale of Dull and Boring Sister Cities
The newest international sister city matchup involves a town in Oregon and a village in Scotland. Boring. That’s probably what you’re thinking right? Exactly. Can you name the two towns?
Russian Scientists Search for Elusive White Orca Whale
Two years ago Russian researchers spotted what they believe is the only all white, adult killer whale in the North Pacific Ocean. Now the research team plans to explore the region to try to identify and observe the orca named Iceberg.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Travels to Russia
For our Geo Quiz, name the Russian city where the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is touring.
The Doolittle Raid of 1942
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for the Japanese cities that came under attack on this day in 1942 in the Doolittle Raid.
Important Viking Burial Site Discovered
The Geo Quiz involves a little Viking history: We’re looking for a remote and isolated peninsula in the Scottish Highlands where archaeologists have uncovered an important burial site.
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