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21 years ago
100

This is the most well-known legal privilege you gain in the U.S. when you turn 21.

What is the legal right to purchase and drink alcohol?

100

Ava’s favorite brand for cozy sleepwear and loungewear is this retailer.

What is Victoria’s Secret?

100

This Ohio city is home to A.I. Root Candles’ flagship store and historic candle factory building.

What is Medina, Ohio?

100

Ava graduated from Grand Canyon University with this type of bachelor’s degree.

What is a Bachelor’s in Business Entrepreneurship?

100

This animated Pixar film featuring a fish was released in 2004.

What is Finding Nemo?

200

At 21, you can legally do this in all U.S. states without parental consent, even if you couldn’t before.

What is enter a casino and gamble?

200

Ava’s favorite pet is her snake, and this is the name she gave it.

What is Zoomie?

200

A.I. Root Candles was founded in this year, making it one of America’s oldest candle makers.

What is 1869?

200

Ava once performed in a Peter Pan musical playing this unnamed character

What is a Native American?

200

In 2004, this social networking site was launched exclusively for Harvard students before expanding worldwide.

What is Facebook?

300

This amendment to the U.S. Constitution set the national minimum drinking age at 21.

What is the 21st Amendment?

300

This warehouse-style grocery store is Ava’s favorite place to shop.

What is Costco?

300

The founder, Amos Ives Root, was originally inspired to start the business because of this insect landing on his window.

What are bees?

300

Ava once performed a dance routine to this song by the Pussycat Dolls.

What is "Jai Ho"?

300

This iconic teen musical film featuring high school drama, catchy songs, and the “Spring Fling” was released in 2004.

What is Mean Girls?

400

This Taylor Swift song’s 10-minute version reflects on past memories, heartbreak, and mentions being around the age of 21.

What is "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)"?

400

Ava’s favorite vacation was a family trip to this eco-archaeological park and resort in Mexico.

What is Xcaret?

400

A.I. Root Candles is especially known for producing these long-lasting, natural wax candles often used in churches.

What are beeswax and liturgical candles?

400

Ava is the only member of the Petek family to have visited this French-speaking Canadian province.

What is Quebec, Canada?

400

This pop star released her breakthrough album “Confessions,” featuring hits like “Yeah!” in 2004.

Who is Usher?

500

About this percentage of 21-year-olds surveyed who partied with alcohol reported getting absolutely blasted on their 21st birthday.

What is 48%

500

Ava’s current favorite “white boy” actor is known for roles in Percy Jackson and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Who is Logan Lerman?

500

In addition to candles, the Root family historically advanced this craft that was the company’s original business before candle making.

What is beekeeping?

500

In 7th grade, Ava had an unexpected allergic reaction to this piece of clothing, causing her to take Benadryl and pass out in the hallway.

What are jeans?

500

This country hosted the Summer Olympics in 2004, famous for being the birthplace of the Games.

What is Greece (Athens)?

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