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Victor Lustig was a con artist from Austria-Hungary, who undertook a criminal career that involved conducting scams across Europe and the United States. Most famously, he's known for selling this monument that he had no rights to; twice.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
100
This renowned chef and author brought French cuisine to American audiences, beginning with Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Who is Julia Child?
100
This is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
What is Origami?
100
This constellation represents The Hunter from Greek myth.
What is Orion?
100
These sweet, spiced buns marked with icing are traditionally eaten on Good Friday.
What are hot cross buns?
100
You know this one even if you think you don’t: It’s the going-to-sleep music in all the cartoons, from Tom and Jerry to Despicable Me. Written by this German romantic composer, its sometimes called Cradle Song or simply Lullaby.
Who is Johannes Brahms?
100
Made famous by this portrayer of Sam Spade, the grizzled detective trope has nerves of steel and a heart of gold. He (it’s always a he) wears shiny shoes, drinks too much, doesn’t trust a pretty face, and has a nose for the truth (and trouble).
Who is Humphrey Bogart?
100
A company known for its atlases and maps was born when William Rand went into business with man.
Who is Andrew McNally?
200
The Whisky was an amicable border dispute (settled in 2022) between theses two nations over Hans Island. As it is a small rock in the middle of the ocean with no political stake, both nations took turns planting their flag, leaving a funny note and a bottle of liquor for their "enemies."
What are Denmark and Canada?
200
This dame, born in 1935 is a renowned English actress, singer, and author, celebrated for her four-octave voice and iconic roles on the stage and screen, including My Fair Lady and Victor/Victoria
Who is Julie Andrews?
200
This crafting skill involves creating patterns by knotting string or thread, often associated with 1970s décor. I made one similar to this:
What is Macrame?
200
This planet is called both the "Morning Star" or "Evening Star" because, as an inner planet orbiting closer to the Sun than Earth, it always appears near the Sun in the sky.
What is Venus?
200
This word, used for the Passover meal, means "order" in Hebrew. The meal has 14 ritual parts (including the meal itself), which are followed in a rigid order.
What is a Seder?
200
Lyrics to Hush Little Baby vary as much as the artists who have recorded it. But all seem to agree that if the mockingbird doesn't sing, Pappa's gonna buy you this.
What is a diamond ring?
200
The expectation that this event, the complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation, is pending is a common trope in Science Fiction novels.
What is the Apocalypse?
200
A cowcatcher is a metal grill that is commonly found in this location.
What is the front of a train engine car?
300
Four days after the 2020 United States presidential election Rudy Giuliani held a press conference to discuss the Trump administration's legal challenges to ballot counting in Pennsylvania.
What is Four Seasons Total Landscaping?
300
Julia Louis-Dreyfus played this Elaine Benes on this sitcom that ran from 1989 to 1998.
What is Seinfeld?
300
Love spoons, a tradition in this nation, date back to the 17th century. Originally carved by suitors to showcase their woodworking skill and dedication, they symbolize a promise to care for a partner.
What is Wales?
300
The two moons of this planet, named for the Roman god of war, are Phobos and Deimos, the sons of the god and Venus
What is Mars?
300
According to Guinness World Records, the largest Easter egg hunt ever held featured 501,000 eggs. It was held in Winter Haven in this state.
What is Florida?
300
A folk rhyme of uncertain authorship, the words to this song date back to 18th century England. But who keeps their baby in the treetops? Sounds dangerous.
What is Rock a Bye Baby?
300
Aah, the dream. Often in a romance book or rom-com movie, two characters have a charming, amusing, or unexpected first encounter that initiates their relationship. it's often a zany, or highly coincidental meeting.
What is a meet-cute?
300
A common Italian expression, “dolce far niente” means “the sweetness of” this.
What is Doing Nothing?
400
After a storm destroyed a bridge designed to get to this country faster, Persian king Xerxes ordered his soldiers to punish the sea by whipping it with chains 300 times and poking it with red-hot irons. Handcuffs were also tossed into the water to symbolize the sea’s submission to his authority.
What is Greece?
400
You may not know Julie Walters by name, but this British actress has appeared in both Mamma Mia movies, all three Paddington movies and played Molly Weasley in 7 of the 8 films about this magical youth.
Who is Harry Potter?
400
This common phrase, came from the amount of fabric that was needed to make the fanciest coat for a man of fashion.
What is "The Whole 9 Yards?"
400
The Boomerang (this) is the coldest place in the universe, at approximately 1 Kelvin or -272 C.
What is a Nebula?
400
In place of the bunny, this crafty animal traditionally brings the eggs to kids in Germany and Switzerland. It was often seen as a clever, native alternative to the bunny.
What is a fox?
400
Come Take A Trip In My Airship was written in 1904 by Ren Shields and George "Honey Boy" Evans. Its most well-known versions are recorded for Max Fleisher cartoons, Natalie Merchant from 10,000 Maniacs and this very bassy man in black from Arkansas.
Who is Johnny Cash?
400
The "Putting the Band Back Together" trope involves a leader reuniting a former team, often retired or estranged, to face a new, greater threat or for one last job. You can see it clearly in action movies or this heist film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
What is Oceans Eleven?
400
A lover of red meat and weaponry, Ron Swanson; played by Nick Offerman is Leslie Knope’s mustachioed boss on this NBC sitcom from 2009-2015
What is Parks and Recreation?
500
The Kettle War as a military confrontation between the forces of both the Habsburg monarchy and the Republic of the Seven Netherlands on 8 October 1784. This was the only casualty
What is a kettle of soup? (taken out by a cannonball)
500
Two Julies who shared this last name were famous personalities on MTV in the late 80s and early 90s. One was a British VJ and dancer, the other was an American comedian.
What is Brown?
500
In the slightly creepy 1983, music video for the song Hello by this artist, he realizes his unrequited love for a blind student isn't unrequited after all, when she sculpts his head, complete with his signature (at the time) mustache..
Who is Lionel Ritchie?
500
These two planets have no moons.
What are Mercury and Venus?
500
These are the The Ten Plagues, or Makkot Mitzrayim; disasters inflicted on Egypt by God via Moses to secure the Israelites' freedom, as detailed in the Book of Exodus.
What are: blood, frogs, vermin, beasts, cattle disease, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, slaying of the firstborn
500
First published in 1889, this classic children's poem by Eugene Field, tells a whimsical bedtime story about three fishermen sailing in a wooden shoe to catch stars in a sea of dew, with the moon and stars as their companions.
What is Wynken, Blinken and Nod?
500
This Scottish sounding word is a literary term which refers to a tangible plot device which pushes the main characters into motion. This could be a secret letter, an amulet, a sacred book, a key, and so forth. The Maltese Falcon is a common example.
What is a MacGuffin?
500
As of 2023, this nation has 11 official languages, including Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi and Afrikaans.
What is South Africa?