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McDonald’s signature burger

What is the Big Mac?

It was introduced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1967 and went nationwide in 1968.  

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The Windy City is the nickname for this U.S. city.

What is Chicago? It’s the third-largest city in the United States, with a population of 2.7 million people. It has 600 parks, so there’s plenty of open space.

100

Tarzan’s female companion

Who is Jane? Gorillas raised Tarzan and spoke the language of animals, but he marries Jane. Theirs is a story of love transcending different backgrounds.

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S’mores are made with this type of cracker.

What is graham? The other ingredients are toasted marshmallows and a chocolate bar.

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This Beatle released the hit song “Imagine.”

Who is John Lennon? When video footage emerged of Lennon crediting Yoko Ono with significant contribution to the song, she was given a songwriting credit for “Imagine”—more than 40 years after the tune’s release.

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The musical era ushered in on the heels of the Great Depression

What is big band? Big band music was characterized by jazz orchestras and often a solo vocalist.

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The city is known for this type of pizza.

What is deep dish? Other famous foods in town include Garrett popcorn, the rainbow cone, and Italian beef sandwiches.

200

Actor who plays the wheelchair-bound character in the 1954 film Rear Window

Who is Jimmy Stewart? When the story opens, we find his character, L. B. “Jeff” Jeffries, in a wheelchair after being shot while attending an auto race. Jeffries believes he might have witnessed a murder.

200

These super-thin pancakes are wrapped around sweet and savory fillings.

What are crepes? Chocolate-filled crepes are a sweet delight, and for fans of savory foods, seafood-filled crepes are popular.

200

“Dancing Queen” is performed by this band

Who is ABBA? They’re a Swedish band. Have you ever noticed how it’s difficult to detect accents when European artists sing? That’s because the mechanics of singing and speaking differ due to how people breathe and articulate vowels.

300

“The Big Board”

What is the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE? Stocks with the world’s largest market capitalization are listed on this stock exchange.

300

This section of Michigan Avenue is known for its opulence.

What is the Magnificent Mile? This is where you will find designer shops, high-end retailers, luxury dining, and boutique hotels.

300

Lucy and Ricky’s landlord in I Love Lucy

Who is Fred (Mertz)? Fred (William Frawley) and Ethyl (Vivian Vance) were not friendly in real life. The actors hated each other.

300

Blueberries pair well with this citrus in muffins.

What is lemon? Substitute blackberries in a blueberry-lemon muffin recipe for a tasty variation.

300

“The Singing Rage” is the nickname of this artist from Oklahoma who is well-known for “The Tennessee Waltz.”

Who is Patti Page? Page was born Clara Ann Fowler in Claremore, Oklahoma. Once, when asked about her greatest regret, Page lamented, “I should never have given up my name.”

400

“Big Sky Country”  

What is Montana? The state is known for its big, open expanses and uninterrupted horizons.

400

The city’s tallest building, Willis Tower, used to be called by this name.

What is Sears Tower? It takes up a two-block area. For 25 years, it was the tallest building in the world.

400

Gilligan’s first name

What is Willie? There was no resolution for the stranded passengers on Gilligan’s Island because the fourth season was canceled at the last minute to accommodate Gunsmoke.

400

Phyllo pastry comes from this country.

What is Greece? You can buy phyllo at the grocery store, and when you use it in savory and sweet pastries, it’s important to work quickly and keep it from drying out before baking. Brush each sheet with butter and build layer upon layer of this flaky pastry. No amateur would dare to make it from scratch!

400

Her album Tapestry contains the hits “It’s Too Late” and “I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet.”

Who is Carole King? Tapestry went platinum more than 14 times.

500

A big marine animal; also a euphemism for high rollers

What is a whale? Casinos call their frequent, high-roller customers whales, and they are privy to perks that most only can dream of receiving.

500

The older of the city’s two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams plays at this stadium.

What is Wrigley Field? Home to the Chicago Cubs, the stadium was built in 1914, and it’s the second-oldest MLB stadium, after Boston’s Fenway Park.

500

Jimmy Stewart’s character’s profession in Vertigo

What is a detective? When the story begins, he has retired early as a police detective. He becomes obsessed with two women and tries to transform the second woman into the first one.

500

This British teatime treat is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside; you can identify it by its telltale holes on top.

What are crumpets? When you top hot crumpets with butter and marmalade, all that luscious goodness seeps into the holes.

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This band released Dark Side of the Moon in 1973.

Who are Pink Floyd? The album spent an astonishing 917 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, the record by far

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