Questions for the Canadians here.

[Wolf Frankula]

Is it true that Winnipeg was originally 'Winapig' because a pig was a prize for the winner of the naming contest?

Is true that Manitoba is changing its name to Womanitoba?

Is it true doctors have found a cure for Winnipegosis?

Wolf

[OneBlueDotBama]

1. All true, plus....

Canada is one day ahead of the US, as during WWII, to ensure the Axis powers didn't attack when everyone was in church, they moved Canada a day ahead.

[applegrove]

2. Winnipeg is the Cree word for muddy water. Winnipeg was named

after lake Winnipeg. We are fortunate in Canada that we 'named' so many places after their indigenous names.

[Kaleva]

3. Dildo, Canada was not named in honor of a best friend.

Crotch Lake is located in Ontario as is Ball's Falls.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

4. Winterpeg!