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Bo'oh'o'wa'er
We Don't Say That Anymore
200

In lowercase, it's an aromatic plant like parsley or sage. Capitalised, it's what President Hoover's friends might have called him.

What is herb/Herb? 

200

This Swiss tennis player is considered one of the greatest of all time, holding a record 20 Grand Slam singles titles and known for his elegant play.

What is Roger Federer

200

This document, signed in 1776, announced the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule.

What is Declaration of Independence

200

This famous British band, known for hits like "Yesterday" and "Hey Jude," was composed of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

What is The Beattles

200

This old word means "an old or outdated item," especially a piece of equipment or furniture.

What is Anqiuity

400

In lowercase, it's a citrus fruit. Capitalised, it's the most spoken language on Earth.

What is Mandarin

400

This franchise has won five NBA championships, with stars like Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginóbili leading the way.

What is San Antonio Spurs

400

This pandemic, also known as the Black Death, swept through Europe in the 14th century and killed an estimated 25 million people.

What is Bubonic Plague 

400

This famous University in England is the oldest in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation 

What is Oxford


400

The old phrase means to waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.

What is Dilly Dally

600

In lowercase, it's a deadly disease, but when capitalized, it refers to a zodiac sign.

What is Cancer

600

This Brazilian soccer player, often regarded as one of the greatest of all time, scored over 1,000 career goals and won three World Cups with Brazil.

Pele

600

This document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, declared the freedom of all slaves in Confederate-held territory.

What is Emancipation Proclamation

600

This author was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson

What is Sir Author Conan Doyle

600

In Shakespeare, Juliet uses this old word for "Why" following her calls for "Romeo! Romeo!"

What is Wherefore

800

Lowercase, this word is a term for a thick shrub, but when capitalized, it is the name of a U.S. President

What is Bush

800

This Brazilian fighter, nicknamed "The Spider," held the UFC middleweight title for a record 2,457 days.

What is Anderson Silva

800

This empire, led by Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous empire in history during the 13th and 14th centuries.

What is Mongolian Empire

800

This English footballer, known for his precise passing and free kicks, played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and the LA Galaxy, and is also famous for his marriage to a Spice Girl. 

What is David Beckham

800

This word, meaning "to gather" or "to collect," was once used to describe the act of accumulating items or information.

What is Garner

1000

This word means to look closely at something in lowercase, but when capitalized, it refers to a member of the nobility or one that is of equal standing with another. 

What is Peer

1000

There are two NFL teams that have the most Super Bowl titles at six each. Name one

What is AFC's Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots 

1000

This period of intellectual and cultural "rebirth" occurred in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century and was marked by advancements in art, science, and literature.

What is Renaissance

1000

This classic British dish, which originated in Scotland, is made from sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs mixed with oatmeal and spices, and is traditionally served with neeps and tatties.

What is Haggis

1000

The old term refers to a person who moves around a lot, especially without a permanent home or visible means of support. It also shares its name with a very popular manga and K-Drama

What is Vagabond

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