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100

What is the name of the train that takes students to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the beginning of each school year?

The Hogwarts Express.


100

Who is the famous singer known for hits like "Shape of You" and "Thinking Out Loud"?

Ed Sheeran

100

What year was Avkin founded?

2016

100

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis

100

Which famous queen of ancient Egypt is known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?

Cleopatra

200

What does "Alohomora" do/mean?

Open

200

Who is the actor known for portraying the character Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Robert Downey Jr.

200

What was the Avtrach originally called?

Simutrach

200

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

200

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Amelia Earhart.

300

Which Hogwarts professor and Head of Slytherin House had a talent for Legilimency, was skilled in Occlumency, and was known for his expertise in Dark Arts and Potions?

Severus Snape

300

Name all the Friends from the hit 90's TV Show "Friends"

Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Joey

300

Where first HQ of Avkin?

On the top of Delmarva Power (Special thanks to Shelly and Jeff!)

300

What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?

AU

300

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?

Mesopotamia.

400

In "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," during the Triwizard Tournament's second task, each champion must retrieve something precious from the bottom of the Black Lake. What does Harry have to retrieve, and how does he manage to breathe underwater?

Harry has to retrieve Ron Weasley, who is held captive by the mermaids in the lake. He manages to breathe underwater by using Gillyweed.

400

Before his critically acclaimed Netflix special "Sticks & Stones," Dave Chappelle hosted a sketch comedy show on Comedy Central. What was the name of this show?

"Chappelle's Show."

400

What was the 6th product launched? 

Avthor

400

Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen (about 78%)

400

What event marked the end of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

500

In "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," Dumbledore visits an underground cave with Harry to retrieve one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. What item was hidden in that cave, and what was its magical protection?

The item hidden in the cave was Slytherin's locket, which was turned into a Horcrux by Voldemort. The magical protection was a lake filled with Inferi, and to retrieve the locket, Dumbledore had to drink a potion that caused extreme pain and despair.

500

In the TV series "Game of Thrones," what is the name of the ancestral sword of House Stark, which is passed down through generations?

The ancestral sword of House Stark in the TV series "Game of Thrones" is called "Ice." It's a massive Valyrian steel greatsword with a distinctive hilt design featuring a wolf's head. Ice holds great significance to House Stark and is used for beheadings carried out by the Lord of Winterfell.

500

What award did Amy C win in 2016 that coincided with the launch of the company?

The Hayden Vanguard Lectureship Award.

500

What is the chemical symbol for the element commonly used in fluorescent lights, lasers, and atomic clocks due to its ability to emit precise wavelengths of light?

CS, which stands for Cesium.

500

During which war did the Battle of Gettysburg take place, and who was the general leading the Confederate forces?

The Battle of Gettysburg took place during the American Civil War, and the general leading the Confederate forces was General Robert E. Lee.

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