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American Cities
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100
This Italian cheese, often shaved over pasta, comes from cows and is aged a minimum of 12 months.
What is Parmigiano-Reggiano?
100
A couch and a fountain in this comedy series' opening credits gained iconic status, just like its ensemble cast.
What is "Friends?"
100
Set in Hawkins, Indiana, this Netflix series features teens fighting supernatural creatures.
What is "Stranger Things?"
100
Once the U.S. capital, this city on the Delaware River is home to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
What is Philadelphia?
100
This man's killing by Minneapolis police in May 2020 triggered nationwide protests and a renewed focus on racial justice.
Who is George Floyd?
100
This former reality star initially tried to gain political traction in 2011 by demanding his perceived rival - a sitting president - produce his birth certificate to prove American citizenship
Who is Donald Trump?
100
You'll find "Evita," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "The Phantom of the Opera," among other Broadway blockbusters, on the calling card of this English mega-composer.
Who is Andrew Lloyd Webber?
200
This French mother sauce, thickened with a roux and milk, is used as the base of mac and cheese.
What is béchamel sauce?
200
Created as a social media site for connecting with friends and making new ones, as well as for giving artists a large platform to promote their music, its popularity among users peaked from 2005 to 2008.
What is MySpace?
200
When this footwear company unveiled its first model in 2002, all 200 pairs produced sold out. These days, you'll see these foam comfort sandals on everybody who's anybody, including Michelle Obama, Ariana Grande, Post Malone and even young Prince George.
What are Crocs?
200
Known as "The Emerald City," this Pacific Northwest hub is also the birthplace of Starbucks.
What is Seattle?
200
The 2022 Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned this landmark 1970s case.
What is Roe v. Wade?
200
This wave of revelations of sexual assault and harassment began in Hollywood and beyond, prompting societal and legal scrutiny around gender and power.
What is the #MeToo Movement?
200
Considered a cultural icon, she represented the women who worked all night and all night at factories and shipyards during World War II.
Who is Rosie the Riveter?
300
This fast-cooking method, whose French origin means "to jump," requires a hot pan, a small amount of fat and tossing and flipping the food to maximize even cooking and browning.
What is sautéing?
300
Punk rock and heavy metal combined to create this musical genre that gained widespread popularity in the early '90s.
What is grunge?
300
Studies show Gen Zers use these three online platforms the most.
What are TikTok, YouTube and Instagram?
300
A somber national memorial now stands on the site of the former Alfred P. Murrah federal building in this Great Plains city.
What is Oklahoma City?
300
Her pending departure from Congress in January has some Republicans concerned about the future of the MAGA movement.
Who is Marjorie Taylor Greene?
300
Up until this year's No Kings Protest, this January 2017 march held the distinction of being the largest single-day protest in U.S. history, with up to 5.2 million people participating at hundreds of locations across the country.
What is the Women's March?
300
This 20th-century composer fused jazz, blues and classical traditions in works like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Porgy and Bess."
Who is George Gershwin?
400
This prestigious annual award, whose namesake is considered the "Dean of American Cookery," is often called "the Oscars of the food world."
What are the James Beard Awards?
400
This '80s staple from Japan revolutionized music by allowing it to be enjoyed on the go.
What is the (Sony) Walkman?
400
This Gen Z activist, who started learning about climate change as an 8-year-old, created Fridays for Future strikes, encouraging students around the world to skip school to bring awareness to global warming.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
400
It wasn't always "the brightest city on earth." This desert city exploded in population, thanks, in part, to air-conditioning, which transformed the surrounding region in the 20th century.
What is Las Vegas?
400
This couple's unexpected announcement - that they were stepping down from their official duties - made headlines here and across the pond.
Who are Prince Harry and Megan Markle?
400
Congress formally established this military service branch in late 2019, the first new U.S. Armed Services branch in more than 70 years.
What is the U.S. Space Force?
400
Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé are just some of the marquee names who've taken their dance cues from this famed Broadway choreographer, who developed a distinctive jazz dance style using bowler hats and turned-in knees.
Who is Bob Fosse?
500
Her 1961 cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," introduced French cuisine to American kitchens.
Who is Julia Child?
500
A strong focus on high-paying jobs, designer clothing and status symbols like luxury cars gave rise to this '80s culture defining the lifestyle of young urban professionals.
What is yuppie (culture)?
YUPpie (Young Urban Professionals)
500
A recent survey published in Forbes revealed that Gen Zers are searching for a "trifecta" when it comes to deciding on a career. Respondents say they are looking for a career that has meaning, one that supports their wellbeing and this third factor.
What is the money factor (or financial security)?
500
This city is home to Revere Beach, the first American beach to be opened to the public. Along its harbor, you'll also find the first American lighthouse, built there in 1716.
What is Boston?
500
Her death in September 2020 paved the way for Amy Coney Barrett to sit on the Supreme Court, leading the High Court's shift to a 6-3 conservative majority.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
500
This film, a dark comedy thriller released in 2019, became the first non-English film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is "Parasite?"
500
This realist artist's "Nighthawks" is one of the most famous paintings in America, showing four people in a diner in a stark depiction of loneliness and isolation.
Who is Edward Hopper?