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200

Most commonly seen through dogs, what is the name for the process where animals expel warm breath and take in cooler air?

Panting

200

This pleated fabric sash is typically worn around the waist when wearing a tuxedo. 

Cummerbund

200

Although 77% of this massive country is located in Asia, 80% of it's residents live in the European side.

Russia

200

This song performed by John Travolta about transforming his used car into a hot rod most notably has lyrics about the device large buildings use to protect themselves from lightning strikes. 

Greased Lightning Rod

200

What are the colors of the rainbow in order?

(Using Newton's seven color rainbow spectrum and not the new six color one)

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. 

400

This animal, most commonly found in Australia, spits on their arms to lower their body temperature. 

Kangaroos

400

What is the name for a classic dress shoe with a closed lacing system? 

An Oxford
400
While the majority of Egypt is located in Africa, the region of the Sinai Peninsula is located in which continent?

Asia

400

This signature hamburger of popular fast food chain McDonalds was also written about in a Shakespearian tragedy about a tyrannical Scottish king.  

Big Macbeth

400

The acronym PEMDAS and the mnemonic device "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" describe which mathematical concept?

Order of Operations

600

These two animals use a process called "wallowing" to keep cool, which is where they roll around in mud to make a sort of natural sunscreen. 

Pigs and hippos (will also accept rhinos)

600

This rigid garment used to constrict the torso into a desired shape fell out of use as a support device in the 1900's. They are still worn today, just more for the look and not the effect. 

A corset

600

Which South American country is the Polynesian territory Easter Island controlled by?

Chile

600

When an athlete completes the achievement of three consecutive points, goals, or successes in a sporting event, the crowd typically responds with the phrase children use on Halloween to request candy from strangers. 

Hat Trick or treat

600

What latin phrase is written on the backside of a standard U.S. penny?

E. Pluribus Unum

800

Elephants, rabbits, and hares all regulate their body temperature with this body part, which can dilate, constrict, or cool their blood vessels. 

Their ears

800

These two French words that translate to "high sewing" refer to the creation of exclusive, extremely high-end, custom fitting pieces of fashion.

Haute Couture

800

There are six countries that currently have sovereign territories in the African continent. Name two. 

Possible answers: France, Spain, United Kingdom, Yemen, Italy, and Portugal
800

This animated children's show based on Mr. Rogers neighborhood but with a tiger recently drew media backlash for including a bottle of this American, Tennessee-brewed whiskey. 

Jack Daniels Tiger Neighborhood
800

Which two letter keys on a standard American keyboard have raised bumps, intended to make them "homing keys?"

F and J

1000

Along with humans and some other primates, this is the only other animal that primarily relies on sweat to cool itself down.

Horses

1000

High heels were initially used by male soldiers in the Persian empire. What was their purpose?

Horseback riding/cavalry

1000

This Turkish city is famously split down the middle between Asia and Europe by the Bosporus Strait.

Istanbul

1000

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin
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