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100

Completed in 1889, this iconic Parisian landmark was originally intended to be a temporary exhibit for the 1989 World's Fair.

What is the Eiffel Tower?

100

Michael Jordan's agent David Falk came up with this iconic two-word brand name during a brainstorming session with Nike executives just before his star client committed to Nike as his apparel sponsor.

What is Air Jordan?

100

Failing to live up to its name, this once largest video rental chain filed for bankruptcy in 2010.

What is Blockbuster?

100

 This 2001 film adaptation of a popular book series, directed by Chris Columbus, follows the adventures of a young boy who discovers he is a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

What is Harry Potter?

100

This large mammal, known for its distinctive black and white markings, is native to China and is considered a symbol of conservation efforts worldwide.

What is a Panda?

200

Located in Agra, India, this architectural masterpiece is often considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the Taj Mahal?
200

After Microsoft paid $26 billion for it in 2016, this business website may be nagging Microsoft to update its resume.

What is LinkedIn?

200

This company announced, “On September 29th, 2023, we will send out the last red envelope.”

What is Netflix?

200

This 1997 epic romance and disaster film, directed by James Cameron, tells the story of a young aristocrat and a poor artist who fall in love aboard an ill-fated ship.

What is Titanic?

200

One of only two mammals to lay eggs.

What is a platypus?

300

Rising majestically from the waters of San Francisco Bay, this historic former federal prison is known for its notorious inmates and its supposed impenetrability.

What is Alcatraz?

300

This media streaming device's name translates to the number 6 in Japanese, a nod to this being the 6th company started by its founder, Anthony Wood.

What is Roku?

300

After it stopped U.S. operations in 2018, its website said, “Promise us just this one thing: don’t ever grow up”.

What is Toys 'R' Us?

300

This 1991 Disney animated film, directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, tells the story of a young woman who becomes the prisoner of a monstrous beast in his enchanted castle.

What is Beauty and the Beast?

300

The only mammal capable of flight.

What is a bat?

400

This ancient wonder of the world, located in Egypt, is the only one still largely intact and is estimated to have been constructed around 2560 BC.

What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?

400

This "S" venture capital firm, founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine in Menlo Park, CA, shares its name with a variety of redwood tree.

What is Sequoia Capital?

400

After a bitter feud, the Dassler Bros. formed rival sneaker companies; Rudolf founded Puma and Adolf this one.

What is Adidas?
400

This 1985 teen comedy film, directed by John Hughes, follows a group of high school students from different social cliques who spend a Saturday in detention together.

What is the Breakfast Club?

400

This creature has a tongue that is as long as its body.

What is a chameleon?

500

Situated in Peru, this ancient Incan citadel is perched high in the Andes Mountains and is renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone construction.

What is Machu Picchu?

500

Outside of its home city, the St. Louis Bread Company is more popularly known as this chain restaurant.

What is Panera?
500

This company's first product was wood picture frames; doll furniture made from wood scraps changed its emphasis to toys.

What is Mattel?

500

This 1942 film directed by Michael Curtiz follows the story of Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, in the titular Moroccan city during World War II.

What is Casablanca?

500

This critically endangered species of ape, native to Indonesia and Malaysia, is known for its distinctive red fur and its intelligence.

What is an orangutan?

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