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100

This is the biggest planet in our solar system.

What is Jupiter?
Fun Fact: It’s over 300 times bigger than Earth!

100

This document, signed in 1776, declared America’s what

What is the Declaration of Independence?
Fun Fact: Only John Hancock signed it on July 4th; others signed late

100

This root vegetable is known for helping your eyesight.

What is a carrot?
Fun Fact: Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A.

100

She famously sang “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.”  

Who is Marilyn Monroe?
Fun Fact: Marilyn’s real name was Norma Jeane Mortenson.

100

Bear native to China eats almost nothing but bamboo.

Pandas eat up to 40 pounds of bamboo a day!

200

This is the world’s largest ocean.

What is the Pacific Ocean?
Fun Fact: It covers more than 30% of Earth’s surface.

200

He was the first president of the United States.

Who is George Washington?
Fun Fact: Washington never lived in the White House!

200

Technically a fruit, this red favorite is often mistaken for a vegetable.

What is a tomato?
Fun Fact: In 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it’s a vegetable—for tax reasons!

200

He played Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind.

Who is Clark Gable?
Fun Fact: He was known as “The King of Hollywood.”

200

The only mammal capable of true flight.

What is a bat? There are over 1,400 species of bats! 

300

| This country has the most people in the world.

What is China?
Fun Fact: India is expected to surpass China in population soon.

300

This U.S war ended in 1865.

A: What is the Civil War?

300

Though often mistaken for trees, these tall, leafy stalks grow bunches of this fruit

What are bananas?
Fun Fact: Banana “trees” are actually giant herbs — their trunks are made of tightly packed leaves!

300

This actress starred in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Who is Audrey Hepburn?
Fun Fact: Audrey was also a UNICEF ambassador.

300

This big cat is known as the "king of the jungle."

What is a lion?
Fun Fact: Lions actually live in grasslands and savannas, not jungles.

400

The tallest mountain in the world.

A: What is Mount Everest? Fun Fact: It's over 29,000 feet tall and still growing!

400

She refused to give up her seat on a bus in 1955.

Who is Rosa Parks?
Fun Fact: Her act sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

400

This fruit has seeds on the outside.

What is a strawberry?
Fun Fact: It’s the only fruit that does!

400

This singing and dancing icon starred in Singin’ in the Rain.

Who is Gene Kelly?
Fun Fact: That famous rain scene was shot using milk in the water to show up on camera!

400

clever sea creature has three hearts and blue blood.

What is an octopus?
Fun Fact: Octopuses are masters of camouflage!

500

The largest (cold) desert in the world.

What is Antarctica?
Fun Fact: It's a cold desert, not hot — and gets very little snow!

500

The youngest man elected president at age 43.

JFK

500

This green veggie is shaped like a tiny tree.

What is broccoli?
Fun Fact: Broccoli is actually a flower!

500

She was known as the “Queen of Comedy” and starred in a show with her husband Rikki

Who is Lucille Ball?
Fun Fact: Lucille was the first woman to run a major television studio.

500

This animal is the largest land animal on Earth.

What is an African elephant?
Fun Fact: Their ears help them regulate body temperature.

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