THIS DAY IN WORLD HISTORY
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100

July 15, 1870: 5 years after Canada's confederation, this prairie province is founded 

What is Manitoba?

100

These long ribbons of pasta get their name from a word meaning "little tongue", also the name of a chef in Ratatouille 

What is linguini?

100

"Becoming" by this former First Lady was released to critical acclaim in 2018

Who is Michelle Obama?

100

More than a mile deep in some places, it's the natural wonder found in Arizona, USA

What is the Grand Canyon?

100

In this board game, if you touch the metal edge of the cavity, you'll set off the buzzer and make Sam's nose light up

What is Operation?
200

March 29, 1973: After 19 years, American troops pull out of this Southeast Asian country amidst public backlash 

What is Vietnam?

200

The product called Cup Noodles features instant these noodles & comes in flavors like chicken & spicy lime shrimp

What is ramen?

200

"The Woman in Me" by this popstar details her life under a conservatorship 

Who is Britney Spears?

200

This wall constructed during the Ming dynasty is over 21,196 km long!

What is the Great Wall of China?

200

On one foot, jump through the squares, skipping the square with the marker in it

What is hopscotch?

300

January 9, 1863: London opens the world's first underground railway (subway), now commonly referred to by Brits as this

What is 'The Tube'?

300

This "national" dish of Thailand includes rice noodles, bean sprouts & peanuts

What is pad thai?

300

"Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing" was written by this actor less then a year before he died in 2023

Who is Matthew Perry?

300

This "colorful" place is the largest island in the world

What is Greenland?

300

Blocks may be tapped or knocked in order to find a loose one that is safe to move

What is Jenga?

400

November 17, 1869:
After ten years of grueling construction, this country officially opens the Suez Canal 

What is Egypt?

400

This 3-letter Vietnamese dish is a flat rice noodle served in clear broth; you can slurp it year-round, any time of day

What is phở?

400

"I'm Glad my Mom Died" details Jeanette McCurdy's life growing up while starring in two shows on this television network

What is Nickelodeon? 

400

Officially, it's known as the Hellenic Republic, but this is the name we usually use for this country 

What is Greece?

400

Any beanbag which comes to rest anywhere on top of the board is worth one point 

What is cornhole?

500

October 4, 1957:
The Soviet Union launches this beach-ball-sized satellite into orbit, kicking off the Space Race

What is Sputnik?

500

This Italian dish is traditionally constructed with just four ingredients: egg yolks, black pepper, pecorino and guanciale

What is carbonara? 

500

"Wildflower" is a memoir by this talk show host & "50 First Dates" star

Who is Drew Barrymore?

500

In separating Spain from Morocco, the strait of this also separates Europe from Africa

What is the Gibraltar Strait?

500

Be the first player to go from "onesies" to "tensies" and you win the game

What is Jacks?

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