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This Italian plumber from a popular Nintendo game series, is the younger fraternal twin brother and sidekick of Mario

Who is Luigi

100

Mia Thermopolis is the crown princess of this fictional country in the disney movie "The Princess Diaries"

What is Genovia

100

In the movie Alladin, there are the 3 rules when making a wish: You cannot ask for more than three wishes, you cannot ask the genie to make someone fall in love with you and this final restriction

What is "you cannot bring someone back from the dead"

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This traditional Japanese art form involves folding paper into intricate designs without cutting or gluing

What is origami

100

In Beauty and the Beast, this enchanted candle character was inspired by this real-life 18th-century French aristocratic tradition of hosting elaborate candlelit banquets

Who is Lumiere

200

Ariana Grande is reportedly allergic to cats, shellfish, tomatoes and this particular fruit

What is banana

200

This pedestrian is the busiest in the world. During its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people forge their way across this intersection every two minutes

What is Shibuya Crossing

200

In 2020, this Netflix series became a cultural phenomenon, leading to millions of Halloween costumes based on its red/pink jumpsuits and eerie masked characters

What is Squid Games

200

This cute Japanese character, created by Sanrio in 1974, has no mouth and is one of Japan’s most famous icons

What is Hello Kitty

200

In ancient Rome, while tallow from cows was commonly used for everyday candles, this substance was considered a luxury and reserved primarily for candles used during ceremonial purposes and the wealthier class


What is beeswax

300

Played by Michelle Yeoh, this person is the mother of Nick Young who disapproves of her son's relationship with Rachel Chu in the movie Crazy Rich Asians

Who is Eleanor

300

This historic church, located near Big Ben, the River Thames, and the House of Lords, is renowned for hosting numerous royal ceremonies, including the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011


What is Westminster Abbey

300

This celebrity plays Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits

Who is Meghan Markle

300

This traditional Japanese poetry form consists of 17 syllables in a 5-7-5 pattern

What is haiku

300

In Japan, the Obon Festival (15th day of the seventh lunar month) involves the lighting of candles in lanterns to honor the spirits of ancestors, and is associated with this unique tradition where the lanterns are floated down rivers

What is Toro Nagashi

400

This Dutch Post-Impressionist painter is among the most famous figures in the history of Western art. His work only began to gain critical attention after he died from a self-inflicted gunshot at age 37. During his lifetime, only one of his paintings, The Red Vineyard, was sold

Who is Vincent van Gogh

400

221B Baker Street is the London address of this fictional character

Who is Sherlock Holmes

400

This musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, set in the 1880s in Paris, is the longest running Broadway show of all time. Spanning 35 years with 13,981 number of shows

What is Phantom of the Opera

400

Completed in 2012, this structure stands at 634 meters (2,080 feet) and holds the title of the tallest structure in Japan and the tallest tower in the world

What is Tokyo Skytree

400

This Disney character lights a candle every year on their birthday and watches it float away. The floating candle symbolizes their unfulfilled desire to be free and explore the world

Who is Rapunzel

500

This person rose to fame for being a finalist in the third season of American Idol, and went on to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in her first acting role in the movie Dreamgirls (2006)

Who is Jennifer Hudson

500

This is the third tallest building in the world, behind the Burj Khalifa and Merdeka 118. It is a 128-story, 632-meter-tall building, with the world's fastest elevators at a top speed of 20.5 meters per second

What is the Shanghai Tower

500

In Moana, this goddess loses her heart, turning into the lava demon Te Kā

Who is Te Fiti

500

Located in Osaka, this vibrant district is famous for its neon lights, street food, and the Glico running man sign

What is Dotonbori

500

The magical candle in this household never melts or burns out. Its flame represents their familial bond which fuels the family's abilities

What is the Madrigal family

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