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Exotic Animals
200
This U.S. president gave the famous “Gettysburg Address”?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
In 1980, the U.S. ice hockey team’s victory over the Soviet Union was dubbed this.
What is the Miracle on Ice?
200
This beloved type of pizza features pineapple and Canadian bacon.
What is Hawaiian?
200
This famous 17 ft marble sculpture by Michelangelo was originally commissioned to be part of a series of prophets to be positioned a top the Florence Cathedral, but was instead placed in the public square.
What is David?
200
This aquatic mammal is known as the “unicorn of the sea” because of its long, spiral tusk.
What is a narwhal?
400
This World War II leader delivered the famous “We shall fight on the beaches” speech
Who is Winston Churchill?
400
Leading to one of the Viking's two playoff wins in the past 15 years, this play, where Stefon Diggs leaped over his defender to make the catch before cruising into the endzone as time expired, sent the Vikings to the 2017 NFC Championship.
What is the Minneapolis Miracle?
400
Although commonly mistaken for llamas in pictures, these South American animals are actually about half the size, much more gentle, and are prized for their soft, thick hair, often used in clothing.
What are alpacas?
400
Jan van Eyck’s “The Arnolfini Portrait” is famous for its detailed reflection in this household object.
What is a mirror?
400
This Madagascar primate, recognized by its black-and-white striped tail, is represented by the overconfident character King Julien in the animated movie Madagascar.
What is a ring-tailed lemur?
600
This world leader is famously quoted for saying “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall”?
Who is Ronald Reagan?
600
In Super Bowl XLII, this quarterback led the Giants to upset the previously undefeated Patriots.
Who is Eli Manning?
600
The African savannas are the famous home of this kind of tree, which are known for their flat-topped, umbrella-like canopies, sharp thorns, and fragrant flowers.
What is acacia?
600
This painting by Raphael depicts a gathering of ancient Greek philosophers, led by Plato and Aristotle, representing the triumph of human reason and classical philosophy
What is The School of Athens?
600
This nocturnal primate, found only in Madagascar, has a characteristic elongated middle finger used for tapping on trees.
What is an aye-aye?
800
This infamous speech, delivered by Nelson Mandela in 1964 when facing the death penalty concluded with the defiant statement: "But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die".
What is the ""I Am Prepared to Die" speech?
800
This tennis player won a 2008 Wimbledon final that is considered one of the greatest matches ever, defeating Roger Federer in near-dark conditions.
Who is Rafael Nadal?
800
This tropical fruit is known for its bright orange flesh, sweet, soft texture, and high water content. It is often eaten raw or used in salads and smoothies and is cultivated in tropical climates worldwide.
What is papaya?
800
This 1841 Leonardo da Vinci painting depicts the 3 Wisemen visiting Jesus. However, like many of Leonardo's works, it is unfinished.
What is the “Adoration of the Magi?"
800
This large, intelligent, and highly social Neotropical parrot is known for its vibrant colors. Native to the humid rainforests of Central and South America, they are recognized by their long tails, bare white skin patches on their faces, and powerful, curved beaks used to crack nuts.
What is a Scarlet Macaw?
1000
This civil rights activist' most famous speech, "The Ballot or the Bullet," advocated for African Americans to exercise their right to vote while warning that if equality was denied, they might need to take up arms.
Who is Malcom X?
1000
In 2005, this soccer club made a historic comeback in the Champions League final, overturning a 3-goal deficit at halftime.
What is Liverpool?
1000
An extended, intentional leave from a routine job, aimed at rest, recovery, or pursuing personal or professional growth.
What is a sabbatical?
1000
Masaccio’s “The Holy Trinity” introduced this technique to create realistic depth in fresco painting.
What is linear perspective?
1000
These nocturnal mammals, found in Asia and Africa, are the world's most trafficked mammal despite having tough, overlapping scales made of keratin. They are also famous for rolling into a tight, nearly impenetrable ball when threatened.
What are pangolins?