Product of Newfoundland
Trivia, Folklore & Assorted Nonsense
The yarns that knit ya. A blog about Newfoundland: Strange Truths, Tall Tales & Pop culture from a Foggy Island.
Death at the Barn Dance: The K of C Fire
On Dec 12, 1942, 99 people died in a tragic fire at the Knights of Columbus Barn Dance— and it may not have been an accident.
Botwood: Flying Boats & Bob Hope
When World War II came to Newfoundland Botwood was forever changed — and Bob Hope got to add a joke to his repertoire.
Close to Shore, Miles from Safe: The Truxtun & Pollux Disaster
In WW2 two US Navy ships ran aground in a deadly accident off Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula. The heroic actions of the people of Lawn and St. Lawrence are still being talked about, and for good reason.
Get The Facts: Newfoundland and Labrador’s National War Memorial
The National War Memorial in St. John’s, Newfoundland is an impressive monument. Check out these facts, in which we touch on phrenology, leading-lights and lick-ability.
Sinking of the SS Caribou
The Newfoundland-Nova Scotia ferry was torpedoed and sank in 1942 killing 137.
Victoria Day:The 24th of May (and Every Day)
Queen Victoria never visited Newfoundland but her name and actions left an imprint on the island.
Our Pal, Gander the Newfoundland Dog
Gander, the Newfoundland Dog, is a war hero. Here’s his story.