Vexillology
Studio Ghibli
The Sims
Potatoes
Airplanes
500

The US Flag Code states that the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by this method.

burning

500

When bringing their films to foreign markets, the studio has a strict policy against cuts and re-edits. When Miramax distributed Princess Mononoke and the now-disgraced Harvey Weinstein insisted on making cuts to the movie, he was sent this Japanese sword with the message "no cuts."

Katana

500

Hooba noobie? Ooh be gah! Sul Sul cuh teekaloo?

What languages was I just speaking?

Simlish

500

Potatoes are considered to be the fourth most important crop, behind these three. Mention at least one.

Wheat, Rice, Corn

500

Contrary to its name, this is actually painted bright orange, and it records data while the plane is in flight.

Black Box, or Flight Data Recorder

600
This nation's national flag is the only non-rectangular in shape.

Nepal

600

This film was announced as Miyazaki's final film. (However, he seems not to keep his promise, because he is working on How Do You Live?, which is intended as a gift for his grandson.)

The Wind Rises

600

In 2008, The Sims collaborated with this furniture maker to provide home furnishings for living spaces, bedrooms, and home offices in the Sims' homes.

IKEA

600

DAILY DOUBLE!!

The average American eats about 140 lbs. of potatoes per year. These Europeans, however, eat more than 200 lbs. per year. (Hint: It's not the Irish!)

Germans

600

DAILY DOUBLE!!

The human activity that surrounds aircraft is called aviation. The science of aviation, including designing and building aircraft, is called this. 

aeronautics
650

The Cross of St. George, the Cross Saltire of St. Andrew, and the Cross Saltire of St. Patrick, make up this national flag of the United Kingdom.

Union Flag (accept Union Jack)

650

The term Ghibli is an word from this language or a summer wind coming from the Sahara, affecting several countries in Southern Europe. Its name indicated the studio's ambitions to be a force within the animation industry.  

Italian

650

DAILY DOUBLE!!

In France in 2005, La Poste decided to create a "Heroes of Videogames" collection of these, and The Sims were featured on only 3,000,000 limited edition prints.

stamps

650

Sudden fungus disease in this country between 1845 and 1849 caused starvation of around one million people who relied on potato to keep them alive. During and after those hard times, over half a million people emigrated to North America and Australia.

Ireland

650

Two of these shall be provided, one on each side of the airplane; or, alternatively, a top hatch shall be provided. Each must encompass an unobstructed rectangular opening of at least 19 by 20 inches.

Emergency Exit
800

The part where the flag is hoisted on the pole is called the hoist. The opposite end is called this.

Fly

800
This is the name is Kiki's pet black cat in the film Kiki's Delivery Service. He is very loyal to Kiki and is always there to help her.

Jiji

800

The first object ever created for The Sims was this, featured in the 1993 prototype. A variety of ways to interact with it were introduced, from using it tand cleaning it, to leaving the seat up or down.

toilet

800

Potatoes were first domesticated around 8 thousand years ago in this continent. They were introduced into Europe via Spanish conquistadors.

South America

800

The Wright Brothers are generally credited to inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane in the city of Kitty Hawk in this state.

North Carolina

1000

The flags of the United States, Greece, Chile, and Tuvalu all contain this rectangular or square area on the top hoist side which contains elements different from the rest of the field.

Canton

1000

Hayao Miyazaki co-founded the studio with this other man, who directed Grave of the Fireflies, Only Yesterday, and Pom Poko.

Isao Takahata

1000

In Livin' Large, Will Wright once introduced a mysterious virus. As infection spread throughout the game, so did lively debate on the message boards. What was the source of the illness? Players finally traced it back to these pets and shared tips for surviving the outbreak. 

Guinea Pigs

1000

Contrary to instinct, this Asian country is actually the largest producer and exporter of potatoes in the world.

China

1000
The 747 8i holds the record for being the fastest commercial airplane, which clocks at 659 mph. This company also manufactures the second-fastest airplane, the 747-400.

Boeing

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