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100
This former U.S. president often signed documents with his left hand. In 2008, he made history as the first African American elected to the office.
Who is Barack Obama?
100
During a 1902 hunting trip, Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear that had been captured and tied up for him, calling the situation “unsportsmanlike.” A political cartoon about the incident inspired Morris Michtom to create this cuddly toy and name it after the President’s nickname.
What is a teddy bear? 
100
Before refrigerators were common, this worker delivered fresh milk right to people’s doorsteps. The clinking of glass bottles in the morning was once a familiar neighborhood sound.
What is a milkman? 
100
Mount Loa, the world’s largest active volcano is located in this U.S. Island state. After many years of dormancy, it last erupted for 16 days straight in late 2022.
What is Hawaii? 
200
This left-handed bass guitar player helped shape the sound of The Beatles with songs like “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” and “Let It Be.” Along with John Lennon, he helped create one of the greatest songwriting partnerships ever.
Who is Paul McCartney?
200
The queen may be the most powerful piece on a chessboard, but this piece is actually the most important. If your opponent puts it in checkmate, the game is over.
What is the king? 
200
When streets were lit by gas or oil lamps, this worker helped people travel more safely at night. Once electricity spread, the job slowly faded into history.
What is a lamplighter? 
200
This is the largest planet in our solar system and is so massive that more than 1,000 Earths could fit inside it. It is named after the king of the Roman gods, which feels appropriate for such a massive planet.
What is Jupiter?
300
This Canadian pop star is left-handed and was discovered after videos of him singing were posted on YouTube. He later became a worldwide teen sensation with songs like “Baby.
Who is Justin Bieber? 
300
In 1952, this was the first toy advertised on national television. Unlike today’s versions, the initial kit included 30 plastic facial and body pieces, but kids had to supply their own real vegetable.
What is Mr. Potato Head?
1952: $0.98 - 2026: $12.99
300
Before newspapers, radio, and television reached everyone, this public announcer shouted official news in the streets. His famous call often began with “Hear ye, hear ye!”
What is a town crier or bellman? 
300
Spanning over 13,000 miles (21,000 kilometers), this is considered the longest man-made structure in the world.
What is the Great Wall of China? 
400
This famous Yankee swung from the left side and changed how baseball fans thought about power hitting. In 1927, he became the first player to hit 60 home runs in a single season.
Who is Babe Ruth? 
400
At 10 points each, these two letters are the highest-value tiles in the game of Scrabble.
What are Q and Z?
400
These Japanese warriors served powerful lords and followed a code often associated with loyalty, discipline, and honour. Modernization eventually turned their profession from daily reality into history and legend.
What is a samurai? 
400
This massive animal can grow longer than a school bus and has a wide mouth for filter-feeding on plankton. You might mistake this ocean behemoth for a whale, but it's actually the largest species of fish.
What is the whale shark? 
500
In 1969, this left-handed astronaut joined the Apollo 11 mission, becoming the second person to walk on the Moon.
Who is Buzz Aldrin? 
500
Long before LEGO bricks became one of the world’s most recognizable toys, the company needed a name for its products. Founder Ole Kirk Christiansen shortened the Danish phrase leg godt, meaning this cheerful two-word instruction.
What is “play well?” 
500
Before alarm clocks were common, this worker woke people by tapping on bedroom windows with a long stick. It was an entire job based on making sure other people were not late for work.
What is a knocker-upper? 
500
Sometimes called “Wáwáyú ní” which roughly translates to “infant fish” giant salamanders from this Asian country hold the record for world’s largest living amphibian. The animal earns the nickname from its vocalization of whining, hissing and crying sounds that bear a striking resemblance to an upset human child.
What is China?
*They can grow up to 1.8m (5.9 ft) long and weigh 59kg! (130lbs)