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Wellington is the capital of this island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Its official bird is the kiwi.
What is New Zealand?
Humans make up five percent of the country’s inhabitants, and animals make up the other 95 percent.
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This North American city has the largest subway system by ridership and transit stations.
What is New York City?
The NYC subway system opened in 1904. Its tracks, if laid in a straight line, would stretch from New York City to Chicago.
100
This bearded Leonardo is rarely mentioned without Mona Lisa attached to his name.
Who is Da Vinci?
He was considered a virtuoso during his lifetime. He was a true Renaissance man.
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Charlie has this number of “angels.”
What is three?
The original Charlie’s Angels are Sabrina (Kate Jackson), Jill (Farrah Fawcett), and Kelly (Jaclyn Smith). David Doyle plays Charlie.
100
The continent Nepal is located in.
What is Asia?
The South Asian country is landlocked and borders two countries: China in the North and India to the East, South and West. The longer border is between Nepal and India.
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On June 21, 1893, this 264-foot, circular ride debuted at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and has been a fixture at fairs ever since.
What is the Ferris wheel?
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. designed and built it.
100
Incorrectly known as Holland, this is the official name of the European country.
What is the Netherlands?
Holland correctly refers to one region of the country. Amsterdam became the capital of the Netherlands in 1983; before that, the Hague was the capital.
100
This is a vessel that travels under the sea.
What is a submarine?
Connecticut inventor David Bushnell designed the first submarine before the American Revolutionary War.
100
This jolly bearded chap is a symbol of Christmas.
Who is Santa (Claus)?
He is also known as Kris Kringle in North America. In other parts of the world, he goes by many names, including Father Christmas in England, Papá Noel in Latin America, and Agios Vasilios (St. Basil) in Greece.
100
The character Norman Bates is associated with this movie.
What is Psycho?
The shower scene is one of the most famous movie scenes of all time. It took seven days and 78 takes to get the scene you see in the movie.
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In the Nepali language this mountain is called Sagarmatha which means 'Forehead of the Sky' and by the local Sherpas the mountain is referred to as Chomolungma which means 'Goddess Mother of the World'
What is Mount Everest?
Nepal's highest mountain is Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, with 8 848 m or 29 028 ft. Mount Everest is named after Sir George Everest.
100
On June 24, 1880, the song that became Canada’s national anthem debuted. This is its current name.
What is “O Canada”?
It was originally named “Chant National” with French lyrics. Just over 100 years later, the song became Canada’s national anthem on Canada Day, July 1, 1980.
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This is a Scandinavian country that is one of the “Land of the Midnight Sun” countries.
What is Norway?
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
100
These flat-bottom boats run through the canals in Venice, Italy.
What are gondolas?
They were one of the major forms of transportation for local Venetians. Today, they serve as a popular tourist attraction, but locals also use them as water taxis.
100
This bearded Fidel ran Cuba with an iron fist
Who is Castro?
After his death, his brother Raúl took over.
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Rick loses Ilsa to Victor in this classic 1942 film set in a Moroccan port city.
What is Casablanca?
The black-and-white film has since been colorized.
100
This capital city is known for the huge stupa in the city's old town centre.
What is Kathmandu?
The Hindu stupa is decorated with prayer flag and spots Buddha eyes.
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On June 10, 1935, two recovering alcoholics founded this 12-step program.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA?
It was founded in Akron, Ohio.
100
This country is home to Kim Jung Un.
What is North Korea?
It’s known as the world’s most secretive country
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This is the term for a kitchen on a ship or an airplane.
What is galley?
Other than those found on a cruise ship or a large naval vessel, galleys do not have all the conveniences of home kitchens.
100
This bearded Abraham is considered one of America’s greatest presidents.
Who is Lincoln?
His beard is known as a chinstrap beard. Before growing his beard, the Charleston Mercury wrote that he was a “horrid-looking wretch.”
100
Albert Finney, Michael Caine, Jim Backus, Jim Carrey, and George C. Scott have played or voiced this leading character in A Christmas Carol.
Who is Scrooge?
Michael Caine stars in the Muppets version, and Jim Backus voices the character in Mr. Magoo’s Scrooge.
100
In Nepal, handshakes are a rare, uncommon greeting. This is the common greeting where you put your palms together and bow your head saying phrase.
What is "Namaste"?
'Namaste' means ‘Salute to the God in you’.
100
On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from this country, reached port in the New York Harbor.
What is France?
It was unveiled on October 28, 1886, after a pedestal was built and the statue was reassembled. It was a gift to honor America’s centennial.
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This Central American country was home to the Sandinistas during the 1970s and ’80s.
What is Nicaragua?
In the mid-1850s, an American man seized the country and declared himself president. The Nicaraguan people, with the aid of Cornelius Vanderbilt, threw him out the following year.
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This American auto company received a loan by the U.S. government in 1979.
What is Chrysler?
It received another government bailout in 2008 before selling the company to Fiat in 2014.
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This bearded Charles developed the theory of evolution.
Who is Darwin?
Britannica.com reports, “Darwin at first shocked religious Victorian society by suggesting that animals and humans shared a common ancestry.”
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Peter Falk’s Columbo character always wears this type of classic coat.
What is trench coat?
It’s tan and rumpled.
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The Nepal flag is the only national flag that is not quadrilateral in shape. It is made of two [shape]. The triangles are said to represent Hinduism and Buddhism. They also represent the Himalayan Mountains.
What is triangle?
The triangles are said to represent Hinduism and Buddhism. They also represent the Himalayan Mountains.
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On June 21, 1959, North America’s first emergency phone number was inaugurated in this country.
What is Canada?
The number was originally 999, but it is now 911.
100
Lagos is the capital of this African country, which has the largest economy in Africa.
What is Nigeria?
Export is largely responsible for the country’s No. 1 status, with petroleum accounting for over 90 percent of its exports.
100
This man launched the first space vehicle to the International Space Station. He is also the CEO of Tesla autos.
Who is Elon Musk?
In addition to co-founding SpaceX and Tesla, he has co-founded Neuralink and the Boring Company. Born in South Africa, he now holds American, Canadian, and South African citizenship.
100
This Beard was a famous chef and cookbook author
Who is James?
James Beard was the first chef to demonstrate cooking on a national network. He taught Craig Claiborne and Julia Childs at his school.
100
This is the nickname of the person whose final word is Rosebud in a 1941 film directed by Orson Welles.
Who is Citizen Kane?
The film’s title is also Citizen Kane. He is a publishing tycoon, and his name is Charles Foster Kane.
100
This animal is sacred in the Hindu religion.
What is a cow?
Since cows are sacred, so is their manure. It is common practice to clean the home with water and cow manure, to bless and clean at the same time.
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Every June 11, King Kamehameha I Day is celebrated in this state.
What is Hawaii?
Hawaii is the only state that was formerly a kingdom.