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Tutored by Aristotle until age 16, and succeeding his father to the thrown at age 20, this man was only 30 years old by the time he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.

Who is Alexander the Great.

200

This is the only item of food the Grinch left in Cindy Lou Who's house.  It was "even too small for a mouse."

What is a Crumb

200

Hugh Jackman was born in this country, the same name as the title of his 2008 period romance film.

What is Australia

200

This 1930’s series of children’s novels: Kleines Haus in der Prärie.

What is Little House on the Prairie

400

This ruler was warned to "beware the Ides of March" before his death in 44 B.C.

Who is Julius Cesear.

400

This NFL City, whose stadium is named Heinz Field, is the only one with a silent letter in its name.

What is Pittsburgh.

400

While filming this movie, Hugh Jackman reportedly lost 20 pounds, only to have to regain 30 pounds towards the end of shooting in order to mirror his character's success.

What is Les Miserables

400

This 2003 romantic comedy film: Wie man einen Kerl in 10 Tagen verliert.

What is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

600

In Albert Einstein's famous equation E=mc2, E (energy) equals m (mass) times this (c) squared.

What is the speed of light

600

This term means to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

What is succumb

600

Hugh Jackman's most popular character has this fictional metal alloy bonded to his skeleton.

What is Adamantium

600

This 1991 musical romance film: Die Schöne und das Biest.

What is Beauty and the Beast

800

At age 18, he won the gold medal in the light heavyweight boxing division at the 1960 Summer Olympics.  A year later, he converted to Islam and took the name Muhammad Ali.

Who is Cassius Clay, Jr.

800

From Greek, meaning "across" and "fence", this is a muscle that separates the thorax from the abdomen.

What is Diaphragm.

800

In 2014, Jackman had basal-cell carcinoma removed from here.

What is his nose.

800

This 2014 sci-fi/adventure film: Beschützer der Galaxis

What is Guardians of the Galaxy

1000

Washington, Lincoln, Taft, and T. Roosevelt are the only US presidents to be honored in this national Hall of Fame for their athletic achievements.  Lincoln is said to have gone 299-1, thanks to his long and strong limbs.

What is the National Wrestling Hall of Fame


1000

Before playing in the NBA, Deron Williams played Big Ten basketball in this city, reaching the Final Four in 2005.

What is Champaign, Illinois

1000

Jackman sang at this celebrity couple's, and fellow Australian's, wedding in 2006.

Who are Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

1000

This 2009 science fiction novel: Der Labyrinthläufer.

What is The Maze Runner

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