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200

“I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan.”

What is Party in the USA (Miley Cyrus)?

200

The Sunshine State

What is Florida?

200

Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Earth

What are planets?

200

This 1970s political scandal forced President Richard Nixon to resign after the cover-up of a break-in at the DNC headquarters.

What is Watergate?

200

This 1997 film about a doomed ocean liner made “I’m the king of the world!” a pop culture catchphrase.

What is Titanic?

400

“Mama, just killed a man, put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead.”

What is Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)?

400

The Peach State

What is Georgia?

400

Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Adams

Who are the presidents?

400

In 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached following revelations about his affair with this White House intern.

Who is Monica Lewinsky?
400

In this 1994 Disney classic, Simba learns about “the circle of life.”

What is The Lion King?

600

“It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this?”

What is Mr. Brightside (Killers)?

600

The Golden State

What is California?

600

Longhorns, Elephants, Bulldogs, Gamecocks

What are SEC teams? 

600

Before his 1995 murder trial, this former NFL star led police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco that captivated millions on live TV.

Who is O.J. Simpson?

600

This 1993 dinosaur-filled blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg made audiences believe “life finds a way.”

What is Jurassic Park?

800

“Clock strikes upon the hour and the sun begins to fade.”

What is I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston)?

800

The Empire State

What is New York?

800

 Reynolds, Gosling, Seacrest, Guzman

Who are famous Ryans?

800

This 2007 pop star meltdown, involving a shaved head and umbrella incident, became a defining moment of 2000s tabloid culture.

Who is Britney Spears?

800

This 1985 time-travel classic features a DeLorean and the phrase “Great Scott!”

What is Back to the Future?
1000

“Each betrayal begins with trust, every man returns to dust.”

What is Farmhouse (Phish)?

1000

The Lone Star State

What is Texas?

1000

Luann, Kyle, Bethenny, Lisa

Who are the Real Housewives?

1000

This 1980s covert operation illegally sold arms to Iran and used the profits to fund Nicaraguan rebels, nearly toppling Reagan’s administration.

What is the Iron-Contra Affair?

1000

This 1999 film starring Keanu Reeves introduced audiences to “the red pill or blue pill” dilemma.

What is The Matrix?

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