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Of baking soda and baking powder, this one already contains both an acid and a base and therefore only needs moisture and heat to activate

baking powder

100

The menstrual cycle is commonly divided into how many distinct phrases

what is four

100

This protein makes up most of your hair and is also classified a major component of your fingernails. 

What is Keratin?

100

Elizabeth Bennet initially can't stand this wealthy gentleman before, well....things change

Mr. Darcy / Fitzwilliam Darcy

100

A person born in the month of March has which birthstone?

what is aquamarine

200

A convection oven differs from a conventional oven primarily because it uses this to circulate hot air around the food

what is a fan

200

This muscular organ is made up of three main layers- the perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium

uterus

200

This skincare ingredient is a derivative of vitamin A and is commonly used to increase cell turnover and reduce signs of aging

what is retinol

200
Mia Thermopolis discovers that she's heir to the throne of this fictional European country
What is Genovia?
200

Name 5 notoriously dry areas that are usually given a barrier cream before a spray tan because they tend to absorb too much tanning solution

Elbows, knees, ankles, hands, feet

300

In bedding, this measurement is calculated by adding the warp and weft threads found within a square inch of fabric

what is thread count

300
These structures connect the ovaries to the uterus and are the usual location where fertilization of eggs occur

What are fallopian tubes

300

This naturally occurring substance can hold up to roughly 1,000 times its weight in water, which is why it's commonly used in hydrating skincare products

What is hyaluronic acid

300

In the Devil Wears Prada, Anne Hathaway's character lands a job working for the intimidating fashion magazine editor with this first name

Who is Miranda?
300

Hydrangeas can famously change color depending partly on the availability of aluminum in the soil, which is influenced by this soil measurement 

What is pH?

400
Regularly using this laundry product can actually make towels less absorbent because it leaves a water-resistant coating on the fibers

What is fabric softener?

400

During pregnancy, a women's total blood volume increases dramatically- by roughly this percentage range by late pregnancy

40-50%

400

This volatile organic solvent, with the chemical formula C3H6O1 is commonly used to remove nail polish

what is acetone

400

This fictional Connecticut town is home to Lorelai and Rory Gilmore

What is Stars Hollow

400
This french term describes a ballet dancer bending her knees while keeping her upper body upright

what is plie?

500

Stainless steel itself doesn't contain a nonstick coating, but properly preheating the pan can temporarily reduce sticking through this effect, in which a layer of vapor forms beneath droplets of water at sufficiently high temperatures. What effect is this called?

Leidenfrost effect

500

this hormone, released in a surge around the middle of the menstrual cycle, triggers ovulation

what is luteinizing hormone

500

This popular makeup remover gets its name from tiny spherical clusters of surfactant molecules that attract and trap oils and debris

Micellar water

500

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy's grand estate is known by this name

What is Pemberley?
500

This popular flower's name comes from Greek words meaning 'golden flower'

What is chrysanthemum?

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