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The 7th season of this reality TV show premiered on June 3rd, 2025

What is Love Island?

200

Due to a power vacuum after the death of Saddam Hussein, this terrorist group formed in Iraq

What is ISIS?

200

The study of animals

What is Zoology?

200

Released in 1967, this Beatles album with a long name includes hits such as "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "A Day in the Life"

What is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?

200

This state was purchased for 2 cents per acre in 1867

What is Alaska?

400

In 2016, this woman filed for divorce with the actor who starred in movies such as "Fight Club", "Moneyball" and "Se7en" 

Who is Angelina Jolie?

400

A revolution in 1979 resulted in the establishment of an Islamist government in this country

What is Iran?

400

These are the two states whose names end with a double letter

What are Tennessee and Hawaii?

400

In 1987, this debut album was released by Guns N Roses

What is Appetite for Destruction?

400

This state is the setting of the popular TV shows "Stranger Things" and "Parks and Recreations"

What is Indiana?

600

In 2002, this woman won the first season of American Idol

Who is Kelly Clarkson?

600

Among other reasons, Osama Bin Laden issued one of these against the United States in response to American troops being stationed in Saudi Arabia

What is a fatwa?

600

This character, created by Robert Louis Stevenson, drinks a potion to change into his alter ego

Who is Dr. Jekyll?

600

This iconic grunge album hit the top of the Billboard 200 chart in the beginning of 1994

What is Nevermind?

600

Known also as the Land of Enchantment, it became the 47th state to join the union in 1912

What is New Mexico?

800

With hits such as "Yeah" and "DJ got us fallin' in love", this artist was the lead performer at the 2024 superbowl

Who is Usher?

800

This man was assassinated in 1981 by Islamists; on an unrelated note, he signed a peace deal with Israel at the Camp David Accords a few years earlier

Who is Anwar Sadat?

800

This is the only British Prime minister who served in the 21st century to have a double letter in their name

Who is Liz Truss?

800

Formed in Las Vegas in 2001, this band released "Mr Brightside" in their debut album "Hot Fuss"

Who are the Killers?

800

Eminem kickstarted his rap career in this state

What is Michigan?

1000

This actress and singer song-writer, known for her roles in "True Grit" (2010) and "Pitch Perfect 2" recently married Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen

Who is Hailee Steinfeld?

1000

This general was killed by a U.S. drone strike on January 3rd, 2020

Who is (Qasem) Soleimani?

1000

This river flows through the birth place of James Joyce

What is the Liffey?

1000

With hit albums such as "To Pimp a Butterfly" and "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City", this artist has accumulated an impressive 22 Grammys

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

1000

These two states use a different method for allocating their electoral votes in presidential elections

What are Nebraska and Maine?

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