Name that Tune
First Half of Holidays
Paleontology
Consecutive Lettered Mammals
Olympics
100

This song often viewed as a pair of aces for many country fans, when Kenny Rogers' 1978 hit song says "You've got to know when to hold 'em; Know when to fold 'em; Know when to walk away; And know when to run".

What is "The Gambler"?

100

A U.S. federal holiday marked by the number 11 shares the first half of the word with this informal abbreviation for an animal doctor.

What is "Vet"?

100

With over 85% of their fossils being authentic, the American Museum of Natural History in this city is home to the most dinosaur bones in the world.

What is New York City?

100

These furry semiaquatic beings are known for their social personalities, as well as holding hands with one another so that they don't drift apart.

What are Otters?

100

Largely due to Johannes Dale-Skjevdal earning his seventeenth gold medal, this nation has the most top finishes in the history of the Olympic Winter Games.

What is Norway?

200

This title could give you a caffeine boost, using lyrics that write "Say you can't sleep, baby, I know; That's that me ___" making this song a top 10 billboard hit in 2024.

What is "Espresso"?

200

This job site often requires conducting research and analysis, honoring hard work like the late summer holiday it's named with.

What is a "Lab"?

200

Stegosauria is a famed group of herbivore that uses these sharp pieces on their back to protect from predators, also known as something that moves below the earths surface.

What are Plates?

200

With adult females weighing up to 3,300 pounds, these beasts are known to cause the most fatalities of any land animals in Africa.

What is a Hippopotamus?

200

This racket sport that's played in a four walled court shares the name with a fruit/vegetable, will make its debut in the 2028 Summer Olympics.

What is Squash?

300

"We can't wait for June; We'll all be gone for the summer; We're on surfari to stay; Tell the teacher we're surfin" is a sample of Brian Wilson's 1963 top song, which displays the bands California vibe within this song.

What is "Surfin' U.S.A."?

300

Lasting over a week, the holiday that commemorates a groups freedom from slavery's first half is what you need to do to to get school credit.

What is "Pass"?

300

This ancient handheld tool is commonly used in fossil finding, created to carve or cut heavy materials with its beveled metal blade.

What is a Chisel?

300

Currently threatened because of human objects such as boat rudders, these gentle giants can stretch up to 13 feet long and casually swim between 3 and 5 miles per hour.

What is a Manatee?

300

This Olympic event is the only that directly involves animals, with dressage, jumping and eventing being the traditional events in this sport.

What is Equestrian?

400

This turn of the century song was the lead single for the album "No Strings Attatched", featuring the lyrics "I know that I can't take no more; It ain't no lie; I want to see you out that door".

What is "Bye Bye Bye"?

400

This word most famously defines an important religious figure, with the historic holiday it's named with falling one evening before the main date.

What is a "Hallow"?

400

Described as "living fossils", these marine animals first appeared around 250 million years ago, which walk, eat and live on the ocean floor.

What are Horseshoe Crabs?

400

This smaller sized macropod faces threats from Dingoes and other carnivores, often finds itself living on rocks, or in the case of a Pixar film, on a street named after itself.

What is a Wallaby?

400

Debuting in 1924 for the men and not returning again until 1998, this five member team sport has only seen golds go to Canada, Great Britain and Sweden in women's.

What is Curling?

500

This song was created by a band featuring a punctuation mark in their name, who released this 1970's heavy metal song writing "Hey satan; Payin' my dues; Playin' in a rockin' band; Hey mumma; Look at me; I'm on the way to the promised land".

What is "Highway to Hell"?

500

Used either as a noun or a verb, this square or rectangular container represents a Commonwealth nations holiday, where the more fortunate give leftovers or gifts to the poor from a prior holiday.

What is a "Box"?

500

Greek for "burial" or "grave", this term describes the study of organisms between the time of death and its fossilization. 

What is Taphonomy?

500

This long-eared animal with a first part human name lives in desert and mountain conditions, having to feed on shrubs or whatever they can find to survive through harsh environments.

What is a Jackrabbit?

500

Besides Athletics, this Olympic sport has historically held the most medal events with 624, six of those being different styles that vary based on form.

What is Swimming?

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