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100

This signature phrase marks the end of a classic Looney Tunes airing.

What is That's All, Folks!? 

100

This American science communicator is commonly known as "The Science Guy". 

Who is Bill Nye?

100

This Quebecois staple is comprised of french fries, cheese curds and topped with gravy.

What is poutine?

100

He's won the Best Actor award twice for Forrest Gump and Philadelphia, and was nominated for several other films over his storied career.

Who is Tom Hanks?

100

An earnest belief in something or someone. Letters in yellow: A I F

What is faith?

200

This acclaimed NBC family drama aired from 2016 to 2022. It follows the lives of various members of the Pearson family over several generations.

What is This is Us?

200

This 1980s documentary series was hosted by Carl Sagan, and saw its revival in the 2020s with Neil Degrasse Tyson as host.

What is Cosmos?

200

A distinctive, luxurious English dish, this entree is traditionally made by wrapping a tenderloin steak in ham and a mushroom paste, then baked in a puff pastry shell. 

What is a Beef Wellington?

200

Born in New Zealand, this actor was awarded Best Actor for his role as General Maximus in the 2000 historical epic Gladiator.

Who is Russel Crowe?

200

To fill someone or something with strong sentiments. Letters in yellow: I B E

What is imbue?

300

This Nickelodeon sketch comedy series aired from 1994 to 2005. It featured and arguably kicked off the careers of child actors like Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon and Denzel Whitaker.

What is All That?

300

This evolutionary biologist authored the groundbreaking book The Selfish Gene. He's known more commonly as a staunch critic of organized religion and an advocate for athiesm. 

Who is Richard Dawkins?

300

This Korean side consists of an assortment of fermented vegetables. It's often served with fried rice and a protein such as pork, chicken, or fish.

What is kimchi?

300

Considering by some to have been snubbed by the Academy Awards in the past, this LA-based actor was awarded Best Actor for his lead role in The Revenant.

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?

300

A natural proclivity and talent for an activity or intellectual pursuit. Letters in yellow: I L A

What is flair?

400

This ballad appears on Taylor Swift's album 1989. Its themes center on heartbreak, with evocative lyrics such as: "Lantern, burning, flickered in my mind for only you / But you were still gone, gone, gone." 

What is This Love? 

400

Authored by Rachel Carson, this 1962 expose documented the adverse effects of industrial chemicals like DDT had on the environment. Its widespread appeal led to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency.

What is Silent Spring?

400

This savory Indian curry's main ingredients are potatoes and cauliflower, lending to its literal name in Hindi.

What is aloo gobi?

400

This American actress won Best Actress for her role as Leigh Anne in the 2006 sports biopic The Blind Side. She's been nominated for the award several times, with her most recent nomination being for her work in the sci-fi film Gravity.

Who is Sandra Bullock?

400

A supernatural being, typically a ghost or spirit, that haunts a locale or person. Letters in yellow: W I H

What is wight?

500

In T.S Eliot's poem The Hollow Men, this haunting phrase is repeated 3 times before the concluding line: Not with a bang but with a whimper.

What is This is the way the world ends?

500

This 1988 classic on cosmology was authored by Stephen Hawking. It covers a wide range of topics, from the origin of the Universe, quantum mechanics, and the search for an elusive Theory of Everything.

What is A Brief History of Time?

500

Meaning "skewer", this Greek fast food item is made simply by grilling varied meats and vegetables on a skewer over an open flame. It's often served in a pita wrap or spread over rice in Mediterranean derivatives.

What is souvlaki?

500

She won the Academy Award in 2015 for her role in Room, a harrowing film about a mother and son being held in captivity for seven years by the son's father.

Who is Brie Larson?

500

A public outburst of rage or indignation that may sweep up a population in a craze. Letters in yellow:
F U R

What is furor?

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