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The Wizard of Oz
200
World War II rationing meant bakers used beetroot juice for this colorful cake that's now made with food colouring
What is red velvet cake?
200
Santa Claus is based on this historical religious figure.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
200
Kathleen Drew-Baker is known as "Mother of the Sea" in Japan due to her pioneering work in the cultivation of this sushi substance
What is nori or seaweed?
200
This legendary warrior maiden of China gained a superpower for her 2020 live-action remake
Who is Mullan?
200
Bechamel, espagnole and hollandaise are some of these French sauces with a familial name
What are mother sauces?
200
Most of the 120+ actors who played these stayed at the Culver Hotel just down the street, and tales of their rowdy parties persist
What are the Munchkins?
400
Though it sounds European, the name of this cake refers to the brand of chocolate used, not its country or origin.
What is German chocolate cake?
400
This 1947 Christmas film stars Edmund Gwenn as Santa Claus.
What is "Miracle on 34th Street"?
400
Whales' closest living relatives are these semi-aquatic mammals of Africa; they had a common ancestor that lived 55 million years ago
What is a hippo?
400
In "Alladin" Jafar's sidekick is a sarcastic parrot with this villainous name.
What is Lago?
400
A popular variety of ragu in Italian cuisine is this meaty red sauce associated with a city in the north of the country
What is Bolognese?
400
Terry was the real name of the 5-year-old who played this character: she'd previously starred with Shirley Temple
What is Toto?
600
This spiral shape of the sponge cake and what it's filled with are big hints to the name of this treat.
What is a jelly roll?
600
In Victorian England, this author's work helped revive interest in celebrating Christmas.
Who is Charles Dickens?
600
Despite living in salty or brackish water. This large marine mammal of this order Sirenia relies heavily on fresh water for hydration
What is a manatee?
600
A song about him says, "No one's slick as...No one's quick as... No one's neck's as incredibly thick as" him
Who is Gaston?
600
A "Rick and Morty" episode led to a craze for this McDonald's sauce originally released as a promotion for "Mulan"
What is Szechuan?
600
A deleted scene had Dorothy and friends singing a tune named for this dance with erratic bouncing movements
What is the jitterbug?
800
Jenny Akerstorm created Princess Cake, which is covered with a green layer of this sweetened almond paste.
What is marzipan?
800
The Christmas tree tradition is widely believed to have originated in this European country.
What is Germany?
800
In the billion-this bivalve project, they're being restored to NY harbor to help with water quality, storm surges and more.
What are oysters?
800
He says, "some people are worth melting for"
Who is Olaf?
800
The founder of Huy Fong Foods said he decided not to trademark this name of his chili hot sauce with a rooster on its bottle
What is Sriracha?
800
Harold Arlen wrote this tune in a fit of inspiration, telling his wife to pull over on Sunsent Blvd. So, he could jot the melody down
What is "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"?
1000
Michel Bras was inspired by an apres-ski hot cocoa when he invented his version of this cake with its signature ganache core.
What is lava cake or molten chocolate cake?
1000
This singer's 1964 holiday album remains one of the most best-selling Christmas albums of all time.
Who is Nat King Cole?
1000
This fish seen here is commonly called this hyphenated military rank, due to its stripes' resemblance to grade insignia 
What is sergeant-major?
1000
In this film Catherine O'hara voiced Sally a rag doll resentful of her creator Dr. Finkelstein
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
1000
For a simple appetizer, combine cream cheese and the mango type of this Hindi-named relish: serve with crackers
What is mango chutney?
1000
Victor Flemming was credited, but "The Wizard of Oz" also has scenes directed by this silent movie legend with a truly royal name
Who is King Vidor?