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100

The United States declared its independence in this year.


What is 1776?

100

This author wrote Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?


Who is J.K. Rowling

100

This creamy pasta sauce, often served with fettuccine, was originally made with just butter and Parmesan cheese.

What is Alfredo sauce?

100

This coral reef system, visible from space, is located off the coast of Australia.

What is the Great Barrier Reef?

100

This disposable item, often made of paper or cloth, is used to wipe hands and mouths while eating.

What is a napkin?

200

This is the year the iPhone was first released, revolutionizing mobile technology.


What is 2007?

200

This author penned the Sherlock Holmes stories.


Who is Arthur Conan Doyle?

200

A classic Southern dish, this meal combines a type of shellfish with a cornmeal-based side, often topped with bacon or gravy.

What is shrimp & grits?

200

This marine animal uses ink as a defense mechanism against predators.

What is a squid?

200

This term refers to a list of people or players, often used in sports to track team members.

What is Roster?

300

This is the year the first man walked on the moon.


What is 1969?

300

This American author is known for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird, which explores themes of racial injustice.

Who is Harper Lee?

300

This seafood appetizer features battered and fried rings of squid, usually served with marinara sauce.

What is calamari?

300

In 2023, this company made headlines when its submersible, Titan, imploded during a dive to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five passengers on board.

What is OceanGate?

300

This luxury car brand, known for models like the Escalade and CTS, has been a symbol of American automotive prestige for over a century.

What is Cadillac? 

400

The Great Depression began in this year with the stock market crash.


What is 1929?

400

This memoir, titled Spare, was written by a member of the British royal family and details his life, struggles, and departure from royal duties.

Who is Prince Harry?

400

This buffet chain, founded in 1973 has faced multiple controversies, including viral videos of unsafe food storage, health code violations such as norovirus outbreaks, and employee claims of poor working conditions.

What is Golden Corral?

400

This deep-sea fish has a glowing lure on its head to attract prey in the dark ocean.

What is an angler fish?

400

This portable device, larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop, is used for browsing, reading, and gaming.

What is Tablet?
500

This is the year the Berlin Wall was constructed, dividing East and West Berlin.


What is 1961?

500

This memoir, written by a Yale Law School graduate, explores the struggles of the white working-class, detailing his upbringing in a dysfunctional family and the cultural challenges of upward mobility.

What is Hillbilly Elegy?

500

This crunchy vegetable, often paired with peanut butter or ranch, was once thought to be an aphrodisiac by the Romans.

What is celery?

500

This unique salamander can regrow its limbs and stay in its baby form for life.

What is an axolotl?

500

This historic town was the site of a pivotal Civil War battle in 1863 and the famous address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln.

What is Gettysburg?

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