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Those on the Big Island of Hawaii are familiar with the basaltic lava whose name consists of just this letter twice
What is A?
This Netflix show: "The Challenge" used bits based on the drama series, but with one important difference: players did not really die
What is Squid Game?
Doing this lifesaving procedure to the beat of "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees can help keep a proper rate
What is CPR?
In 2004 Natasha Bedingfield sang, "Today is where your book begins, the rest is still" this title word
What is Unwritten?
Back in 1964 apple-currant was in the original flavor lineup of these toaster pastries
What are Pop Tarts?
1980's Fads:
A November 29, 1983 N.Y. Times article about these used "near-riot", "adoptable", "waiting for 8 hours" & "my life (is) in danger"
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
Don't be stingy with the Cabernet at one of these parties of mass revelry named for everyone's favorite wine god
What is Bacchanal?
Oh, the Scandoval! Let's say Ariana did not wish Tom well after he cheated on her with Raquel on this show that debuted in 2013
What is Vanderpump Rules?
As seen in the X-ray, the patient has this sideways curvature of the spine that's often diagnosed in adolescence
What is Scoliosis?
Inspired by her bestie, Tay Tay sang when "somebody tells you they love you" at this title age "you're gonna believe them"
What is 15?
This computer language whose full name tells you it's for beginners was introduced at 4 a.m. on May 1, 1964
What is BASIC
FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD:
"Captured in Egypt by the British Army 1801" is painted on the side of this artifact named for the city where it was found
What is the Rosetta Stone?
You'll need 3 "F"s to spell this word for a disorderly confusion given to us by the Scots
What is a Karfuffle?
Jennifer Lawrence said she'd give her Oscar to Heather Gay, Monica Garcia & "The Real Housewives of" here for that season finale in '24
What is Salt Lake City?
Jaundice can be a symptom of this liver inflammation that has 5 main viruses labeled A-E
What is Hepatitis?
"No regrets, just love, we can dance until we die", sang Katy Perry, who was "livin"' one of these, also her album title
What is Teenage Dream?
A perfect line from this satiric film: "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here. This is the War Room"
What is Dr. Strangelove?
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS:
Isolated in 1945 during uranium fission research, it was named for an ancient deity to suggest humans gaining a new power
What is Promethium?
Giant monsters like Rodan or Mechagodzilla are these creatures in Japanese
What are Kaiju?
From 2012 to 2020 Dave Navarro hosted this series that had episodes like "Drill Baby, Drill"
What is Ink Master?
In this early stage of periodontal disease, your gums may become swollen & bleed
What is Gingivitis?
Nate Ruess & this band implored, "We are young so let's set the world on fire"
What is fun.?
This 1964 novel by Louise Fitzhugh introduced readers to the title girl sleuth who made observations in her notebook
What is Harriet the Spy?
THE UNITED NATIONS:
Of the 9 countries that have produced a U.N. Secretary-General, this nation is the only one from its hemisphere
What is Peru?
Something that moves counterclockwise or off course is said to have gone this manner that ends with some leg parts
What are Widdershins?
Pod save us! Lydia saw through the premise of this dating show by recognizing the voice of Uche, an ex
What is Love is Blind?
Most recover fully from this syndrome, GBS for short, that affects the peripheral nervous system & is named for 2 French Drs.
What is Guillian-Barre?
Fresh out of high school, this R&B singer's smash debut album "American Teen", had songs like "Young Dumb & Broke"
Who is Khalid?
The First Ladies' Hall was one of its original galleries when it opened to the public on January 23, 1964
What is the Museum of American History?
BUSINESS LOGOS:
Early 1900s labels for this beverage brand featured a beaver sitting on a log at the top of a map
What is Canada Dry?