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100

They think this ancient device is just a weird phone accessory, but we used it to actually talk to people—on the wall.

What is a Landline?

100

Known for its elaborate mating dance, this New Guinea bird flips its jet-black feathers into a semicircle and does a robot-style shimmy to impress a female

What is  bird-of-paradise?

100

Famous for its cheesy dishes, this state is nicknamed the “Dairy State.”

What is Wisconsin?

100

This 2001 animated hit reminds us, “Just keep swimming.”

What is Finding Nemo?

100

Michael Jackson’s signature move in the “Thriller” music video is this iconic dance step.

What is the moonwalk?

200

Apparently, this punctuation mark is now considered "aggressive" when texting. Back in our day, it just meant you ended a sentence.

What is a period?

200

No, it’s not a Pokémon—it’s a real Australian mammal that lays eggs, has a duck bill, and gives zoologists trust issues.

What is a platypus?

200

In Alabama, it’s illegal to wear this in public—unless you’re at a masquerade ball.

What are fake mustaches?

200

In this 1994 classic says, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

What is Forrest Gump?

200

Known for his curly hair and hit “Every Breath You Take,” this lead singer fronts The Police.

Who is Sting?

300

They say they’re “vintage,” but we called them low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, and trucker hats—aka this early-2000s fashion comeback.

What is Y2K style?

300

In male dominance battles, these African giants use their necks as weapons, swinging their heads like sledgehammers in what's known as “necking.”

What is a giraffe?

300

This state bans fishing for whales on Sundays—but since it’s landlocked, that’s probably not a big problem.

What is Arkansas?

300

In this 1997 blockbuster, Jack says, “I’m the king of the world!” while standing at the bow of a ship.

What is Titanic?

300

This band, fronted by David Lee Roth, rocked the ’80s with hits like “Jump” and “Panama.”

What is Van Halen?

400

Today’s kids text entire conversations in emojis. We had to hit this key three times just to get to the letter “C.”

What is the 2 key?

400

Discovered in 2003, this squishy deep-sea fish was named the “World’s Ugliest Animal” and only looks like a sad Jell-O mold when removed from its high-pressure home.

What is a blobfish?

400

In this state, it’s illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

What is Georgia?

400

In this 90's movie, the kid’s imaginary friend gets a shout-out when he says, “Scuba Steve! He’s the greatest!”

What is Big Daddy?

400

She sang “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” becoming an ’80s feminist pop icon.

Who is Cyndi Lauper?

500

Once a DVD-by-mail service, this streaming giant is now how kids watch entire seasons in one sitting while claiming they're “too busy to do chores.”

What is Netflix?

500

This South American rodent is the world’s largest—and chillest—rodent, often seen lounging in hot springs or making unexpected friendships with ducks, monkeys, and even crocodiles.

What is a capybara?

500

This state prohibits people from walking a cow down Main Street after 7 p.m., probably to keep the nightlife drama-free.

What is Oklahoma?

500

In movie, this iconic line motivates the underdog: “It ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.”
 

What is Rocky?

500

This singer’s real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight, but he lit up the ’80s as this flamboyant pop icon.

Who is Elton John?

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