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100
Launched into stardom as a child by her country singer father, this musician began their career as Disney's Hannah Montana
Miley Cyrus
100
Running from the law isn't advised, but in this popular sport, you can wear a mask and legally steal things.
Baseball
100
Starting with the "Shot Heard Around the World", this conflict gave rise to a global superpower and was the beginning of the end for Britain's global empire
American Revolution
100
This vintage logo served as the first logo of the State College of Iowa, now known as this university
University of Northern Iowa (UNI)
100
Located between the Raccoon River and the Des Moines River, this city is home to unique sites, such as Salisbury House; which is NOT known for their steaks
Des Moines
200
The theme song "How It's Done" by HUNTR/X serves as the introduction and fight scene background track for which popular movie?
K-Pop Demon Hunters
200
Named after a style of 17th century pants that Dutch settlers used to wear rolled up to the knees, this team plays in front of a hometown crowd at historic Madison Square Gardens.
New York Knickerbockers (Knicks)
200
Born to an Italian family on the island nation of Corsica, this famous leader is actually often mistaken to be French
Napoleon Bonaparte
200
Nothing runs like this. This company's slogan is a play on words to their founder's name
John Deere
200
This is the biggest desert in the world
Sahara
300
This famous musician has won 67 awards, including an Emmy, six Grammys, a Tony, two Academy Awards, and has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
Sir Elton John
300
The second most-watched sport worldwide last year (2024) with 2.5 BILLION fans, this sport has terminology such as cow corners, flamingo shots, and wickets.
Cricket
300
At the start of his conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519, this Spanish conquistador burned his ships to motivate his soldiers as their only choice was to conquer or die as they could no longer sail home and retreat.
Hernán Cortéz
300
This company was founded by Des Moines Roosevelt alumni Ben Silbermann ('99) and serves as a site to get inspiration for home decorating, recipes, and other photos
300
Believed to be created by the Rapa Nui people, the Mo'ai are large stone heads poking out of the ground on this island
Easter Island
400
While it is "nobody's business but the Turks'", this band released a catchy one-hit wonder about leaving a gal in Constantinople, but now she waits for him in Istanbul.
They Might Be Giants
400
No Canadian team has won Lord Stanley's Cup in their national sport in 32 straight years, since this team did it in 1993.
Montreal Canadiens
400
In 1932, Australia went to war with this group, ended up "losing", and the Prime Minister even awarded medals to the enemy
Emus
400
Founded by the Nazis in 1930s Germany, this auto maker's name translates to "the people's car".
Volkswagen
400
While originating in the Andes Mountains of Peru, 2/3 of the main canal of the Amazon River is actually located in this country
Brazil
500
This popular song is title track on best-selling album of all time across all genres, which is amazing since it came out in 1982.
Michael Jackson's THRILLER
500
This sport has a position for every type of athlete, including "Props", "Locks", a "Hooker", and the "Number 8".
Rugby
500
In 1794, Scottish surgeon Robert Liston was known as the fastest surgeon in the world (28 second amputations) and has the dubious honor of being the only surgeon to do this
Kill 3 people during one amputation -
Patient, Assistant, & Bystander
500
Originally wanting the national bird to be a turkey, this founding father created the first unofficial seal of the United States as America's first marketing pitch
Ben Franklin
500
Known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon", this isolated Himalayan country is located between India, China, and Nepal.
Bhutan