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100

Owing it's popularity to highly revered saints, the name John is considered common. This name is the Gaelic version of the popular name John.

"What is Sean spelled S E A N"? 

100

This colored sugar treat is most often eaten at easter, but also other holidays.  It's origin is a religious symbol appropriately made in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (since 1932).  

"What are Peeps"?

100

Like the Eagles, Elvis Presley sings about a hotel. In fact, this song was Elvis Presley's first hit in the United states.

What is Heartbreak Hotel?
100
One of the most renowned Florida Football players, he was not successful in the NFL but an entertaining and gracious person all around he has definitely carved a place in ours and football fan's hearts.  

"Who is Tim Tebow"?

100

City Where Bestie was born?

"What is Oslo"

200

Miley Cyrus had a popular tv show in which she starred using an Alias name - it incorporates a popular state for retirement and recreation.  

"What is the name Hannah Montana"?

200

Although this candy is more popular in the UK - and the original bar was made to mimic a caramel and nougat candy in England,  this candy and same name company is American located and owned.

"What is Mars"?

200

A common wedding song, this classic by Pchaelbel sounds great on the piano, violin and harp.  This tune is also incorporated in many current pop songs such as Memories by Maroon 5.  

What is Canon in D? 

200

Matthew McConaughey continues to be present in commercials, social media and movies.  His  breakout movie was "Dazed and Confused". He graduated in 1993 from what school?

"What is University of Texas"?

200

City that is renown for the ethical implications of "testing" prisoners and it's trials still the basis for Internal Review Board standards.

"What is Nurnberg"?

300

Not to worry - there is no one with this name on the ballot in 2024,  but this male name is the most common name for an American President.  

"What is the name James"?

300

You either love it or hate it, and some people use it as a laxative.  This is one of Bestemor's favorite indulgences. 

"What is Licorice"?

300

More than a 1 hit wonder, Crystal Gayle's song (expressing the hope for a few Duva kids) was frequently the content of acapella by the Hopkins family circa 1977 - 1987 and is still at times hummed or sang in the 2020s.  

What is "Don't it make my brown eyes blue".

300

Unclear whether or not it affected his career, this football player who graduated from UNR led the NFL and other athletes in a quiet protest for social justice.

"Who is Colin Kaepernick?"

300

The westernmost city in Eurgope,  this is also the capital of Portugal.

"What is Lisbon"

400

This last name indicates a history of living in wine country,  as it literally means "of the grape" in its original language.

What is "Duva"? 

400

A distinctive shape, these chocolates are a popular candy year round but especially meaningful around Valentines day.  In what state an what town, of the same name, first massed produced these?

"What are Hershey, Kisses"?

400

This song by a few air force brats and their british friends in England is considered a one hit wonder, but is one of the most popular songs in the world and often the cover for commercials and in movies still today.  

What is "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves.

400

This band is one of Emory's most famous alumn (consisting of two women)

"Who are the Indigo Girls"?

400

Widely known as the "City of Love"

"What is Paris"?

500

This popular name of a wine is comprised of two surnames, both of which are now sometimes used as a first name.  One of the two names comes from a region in southwest England known as the "garden of England". 

"What is Kendall"

500

These famous lollipops were invented in Spain and still very popular there - they come in many flavors, also sold in the U.S.A.

"What are Chupa Chups"?

500

Frequently featured during the Kansas City Cheif's games.  This singer won the record for winning 4 "album of the year" awards at the Grammys.  This is the first song of hers to hit number one on the billboard charts.

What is "We are never ever getting back together"? 

500

This 2008 Dennison Alumn is the author of the current & best selling book "Atomic Habits". 

"Who is James Clear?"

500

This international airport is the largest airport in the world.  Located in Saudi Arabia, is this city.

"What is Damman"?

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