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100

Hammerin' Hank, the world's busiest airport, and the civil rights movement all are important aspects of this American city

What is Atlanta?

100

A planet? No more, but a dwarf in the Kuiper it is. 

What is Pluto? 

100

This was the name of a cultural phenomenon that preceded and surrounded the simultaneous theatrical release of two major studio films in 2023 by Greta Gurwig and Christopher Nolan.

What is Barbenheimer?

100

Phil's middle name, but also the first name of the 2nd actor to play SpiderMan in the 21st century. 

Who is Andrew? 
100

This bright pink fruit with green-tipped scales is also called pitaya and is known for its sweet, kiwi-like flavor.

What is Dragonfruit? 

200

Traditional stories handed down explain the myth of Romulus and Remus, the twins with a she-wolf, representing this ancient city.

What is Rome?

200

Perry, is that you? Monotremes are the only animals that lay eggs, most notably this animal. 

What is a platypus?

200

This movie series follows a vietnam war vet named John played by Sylvester Stallone. 

Who/what is Rambo?

200

Phil grew up in White Plains, NY, just like this billionaire tech co-founder. 

Who is Mark Zuckerberg? 

200

This Italian bread is often baked in a flat, dimpled sheet and topped with olive oil and herbs.

What is Focaccia?

300
Though the Capital of Canada, this city has yet to see a Stanley cup win. 

What is Ottawa?

300

This element, used in nuclear reactors, also powers the DeLorean in "Back to the Future."

What is Plutonium?

300

In which reality TV show might you get your torch snuffed?

What is Survivor?

300

Everyone knows Phil's favorite cuisine is Italian, but this NYC restaurant whose name means "Here We Are", is one of Phil's favorite restaurants in the city.

What is Ci Siamo? 

300

This spice, derived from a flower’s stigma, is the world’s most expensive by weight.

What is Saffron?

400

This Chinese city, once a European colony, is famous for its casinos and is sometimes called the “Las Vegas of Asia.”

What is Macau?

400

This process separates liquids based on boiling points and is used to purify alcohol.

What is distillation?

400

She won the best actress in 2010 for her role in Black Swan 

Who is Natalie Portman?

400

Phil's favorite football team, the NY Giants, have 4 super bowl championships; 2 against the Patriots, 1 against the Broncos, and 1 against this AFC team.

Who are the Buffalo Bills?

400

The Japanese dish Fugu, which means this type of fish, must be prepared by licensed chefs due to a deadly neurotoxin.

What is Pufferfish?

500

This city, whose name means “I see a mountain,” is the capital of Uruguay.

What is Montevideo? 
500

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away (and still?), 2.5 million light years away this is the closest to our Milky Way.

What is Andromeda? 

500

In 2024, this show broke the record for most Emmy wins in a single year.

What is Shogun?

500

This Australian music group whose name is stylized in all CAPS, is Phil's favorite music group (at least lately). 

Who are RUFUS DU SOL? 

500

Originating in Germany, this chocolate layer cake includes cherries and whipped cream, famously called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte.

What is a black forest cake?

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