True or False 18

FALSE: While Chicago is the largest city in the state, Springfield is the actual capital of Illinois. Springfield is home to historic sites related to Abraham Lincoln, including the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

TRUE: Tim Hortons was co-founded in 1964 by Canadian hockey player Tim Horton and his business partner Jim Charade. The chain is now Canada's largest quick-service restaurant chain, famous for its coffee and donuts. Horton himself was a successful NHL player, known for his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his foundation has since grown into an iconic part of Canadian culture.

TRUE: The legendary Loch Ness Monster, often nicknamed "Nessie", is named after Loch Ness, a large, deep freshwater lake (or loch) in the Scottish Highlands. While scientific research has yet to confirm the creature’s existence, alleged sightings date back as early as the sixth century AD.

FALSE: The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The term "quincentennial" refers to a 500-year anniversary. 

TRUE: Nintendo, founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, originally produced handmade Hanafuda cards, which are used in traditional Japanese card games. It wasn't until the 1970s and 1980s that Nintendo began transitioning into the video game industry.