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Uncitectural Wonders
100
This word refers to a wooden implement used in the wonderful sport of baseball and a nocturnal animal that uses echolocation to compensate for poor eyesight.
What is bat?
100
These stuffed pastry shells resemble hand pies and are often filled with seasoned meats and vegetables.
What are empanadas?
100
This is one of the most sold cars in history with 28 million units produced since its creation by Honda in 1972.
What is a Civic?
100
Although named for a small European country that was formerly a seafaring superpower, the majority of native speakers now live in South America.
In fact, there are more speakers in Angola than in the country of origin.
What is Portuguese?
100
This spice famously comes in bark form and was also the inspiration behind the Jamaican mascot of Apple Jacks cereal.
What is cinnamon?
100
The ceiling of this religious building is now one of Michelangelo's most famous works but historical records show that he accepted this assignment reluctantly, believing himself to be an unskilled painter.
What is the Sistine Chapel?
200
This word refers to a common mechanic found in all dating apps and a wooden stick used to start campfires while on Boy Scout camping trips.
What is match?
200
This corn flatbread is popular in Venezuela and Colombia, often combined with other ingredients to make sandwiches.
What are arepas?
200
This type of boat typically seats one but tandem versions can seat two. Its narrow beam and light frame allows it to smoothly navigate through tight spaces and fast-flowing water.
What is a kayak?
200
Although it's only spoken in two countries, one of them Bangladesh, it has 232 million native speakers, the 6th most of any language.
What is Bengali?
200
This herb is primarily associated with pickles and potato chips with a particularly tangy flavor.
What is dill?
200
Cleopatra was born closer to the creation of the iPhone than she was to the construction of this Egyptian structure that stood as the tallest human-made structure for 3,800 years.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
300
This word refers to a unit of weight measurement and something you tell Twitter users with whom you disagree to do to sand.
What is pound?
300
This Caribbean dish is made by pressing savory green plantains and frying them twice.
What are tostones?
300
Some believe that if you want to get a tech job in the big 2026, you'll need someone on the inside to do this for you.
What is refer?
300
The two most widely spoken varieties of this language are Egyptian and Levantine, which is spoken in countries like Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon.
What is Arabic?
300
The Szechuan version of this spice produces a distinct numbing sensation and is popular in hotpot and mapo tofu.
What is peppercorn?
300
This vast French estate was commissioned by Louis XIV to more or less stunt on other European monarchs.
What is the Palace of Versailles?
400
This word refers to an object typically used to commemorate sports championships and the act of tolling a bell.
What is ring?
400
This Mexican take on corn on the cob chars it before covering it with ingredients like lime, sour cream, Tajín, and cheese.
What is elote?
400
This technology uses radio waves to determine the distance and velocity of objects. Its name started as an acronym in 1940 before becoming its own common noun.
What is radar?
400
This language is a variety of Persian that's primarily spoken in Iran. Thus, it's also commonly known as Iranian Persian.
What is Farsi?
400
This herb is notoriously divisive thanks to a genetic trait that causes some people to perceive its flavor as soapy.
What is cilantro?
400
The purpose of this English landmark is still unknown though it's theorized to be a religious structure or a site for early astronomical observation.
What is Stonehenge?
500
This word describes a spout of groundwater above the surface and an allergy-ridden season.
What is spring?
500
This dish is essentially Spanish fried rice and derives its name from the Valencian word for frying pan.
What is paella?
500
This word is synonymous with principle and belief. It is also the title of Christopher Nolan's confusing 2020 film starring Robert Pattinson.
What is tenet?
500
Although it is the official language of Pakistan, it is far less commonly spoken as a native language than Punjabi and Pashto.
What is Urdu?
500
This herb is what gives pizza sauce its signature taste and is popular in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
What is oregano?
500
This landmark is the largest religious complex in the world and appears on the national flag of Cambodia.
What is Angkor Wat?
600
This word refers to a place for mining stone and something that is being pursued.
What is quarry?
600
This seafood dish is popular on the Pacific Coast of Latin America and uses citric acid to "cook" the seafood it contains.
In American Psycho, Paul Allen remarks that the restaurant Dorsia has a great sea urchin variant.
What is ceviche?
600
When braking your car, brake pads clamp down on this car part to stop the wheels.
What is a rotor?
600
Although Indonesian is technically the official language of Indonesia, the country's most populous island contains almost all of this language's 70 million native speakers.
What is Javanese?
600
Known for its strong flavor, this spice is often used as the signature ingredient in eggnog and can also be used in savory dishes like soups and stews.
What is nutmeg?
600
The Colosseum gets a lot of the glory from tourists but this former chariot-racing stadium was actually the first and largest stadium in the Roman Empire.
What is The Circus Maximus?