Oh the places you will go!
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100

Named for Francis Nash, a general in the American War of Independence, this city is where Tara "almost got punched in the face." 

What is Nashville?

100

This is the 3rd highest grossing movie franchise after Marvel and StarWars...but the books are better. 

What is Harry Potter?

100

40 is the highest number ever counted to on this long-running children's TV show.

What is Sesame Street?

100

This star was born 10 years after Tara, as her "1989" album famously references.

Who is Taylor Swift?

100

In 1979, this Albanian-Indian missionary won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Who is Mother Teresa?


(also a school Tara taught at!)

200

In this city you will find the Magnificent Mile, a street on which Tara is much too sensible to shop. 

What is Chicago?

200

The name of the popular Paris cabaret, founded in 1889, and also one of Tara's favourite movies.

What is the Moulin Rouge?

200

-40 is the unique point at which these two scales meet.

What are Celsius and Fahrenheit?

200

Often referred to as the "Queen of Country", this star also had a hit sitcom from 2001-2007.

Who is Reba McEntire?

200

Brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, better known as this musical group, hosted the 1979 Music for UNICEF Concert. 

Who are the Bee Gees?


(also the name of Tara's hamster!)

300

This place has only closed 5 times since its opening in 1971, isn't that magical! 

What is Walt Disney World?

300

This man's face was planned to be replaced on the US $10 bill, until a resurgence of popularity occurred with the debut of a Broadway musical. 

Who is Alexander Hamilton?

300

Rain fell for 40 days and 40 nights in the story of Noah and the Ark, found in this book of the Bible. 

What is Genesis? 

300

Hello? Anybody there? She is most famous for her 1987 cover of a Tommy Jones and the Shondells song.

Who is Tiffany?

300

This band had a hit song called "1979", in 1995.

Who are The Smashing Pumpkins?

400

This Canadian city is known as the Dinosaur capital of the world, Tara's been twice!

What is Drumheller? 

400

This is a sub-discipline of Biology, focusing on the functions and mechanisms of a living system.

What is physiology?

400

Pierre is the capital of this state, 40th to enter the union.

What is South Dakota?

400

This band is named after the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean. 

Who is Marianas Trench?

400

This 13th Prime Minister of Canada, died August 16, 1979. He was known for passing the Bill of Rights, appointing the first woman to his cabinet and the first indigenous person to the senate. He was called "_____ the chief" throughout his campaign.

Who is John Diefenbaker?

500

This country's national animal has the highest heart rate of any bird at 1200 beats per minute. 

What is Jamaica?

500

The highest scoring hand in this game is three 5's and one Jack...Tara never wins.

What is Cribbage?

500

40 is the maximum number of entries allowed in the Grand National of this sport.

What is horse racing?

500

In 2011, this 7 letter acronym musical super-group was formed for one compilation album and one world tour.

What is NKOTBSB?

(New Kids On The Block/Back Street Boys)

500

 January 7, 1979 saw the collapse of the Pol Pot regime in this country.

What is Cambodia?

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