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100

This small, four-stringed instrument, popularized in Hawaii, takes its name from a word meaning “jumping flea.”

What is the Ukulele?

100

Founded in the 19th century and named for its appealing landscape, this central Michigan town grew from farmland and sawmills into a lively small city with a name that promises good vibes.

What is Mount Pleasant 

100

Emerging from Midwestern kitchens, this unconventional pie features briny slices atop a cheesy base—challenging traditional recipes, with a tangy crunch.

What is pickle pizza 

100

In this beloved 1988 Studio Ghibli film, two sisters befriend a giant forest spirit while adjusting to life in the Japanese countryside.

What is: My neighbor Totoro 

100

This black and white dog shares a name with the iconic frontman of Queen was known for his powerful voice, flamboyant stage presence. 

Who is Freddie 

200

This sweet craft involves piping, fondant sculpting, and intricate icing designs to turn baked goods into edible works of art.

What is Cake Decorating 

200

Often administered by dioceses or religious orders, this type of private institution integrates academic instruction with sacramental preparation

What is Catholic school 

200

Originating in Taiwan in the 1980s, this drink—often served cold with chewy tapioca pearls—has stirred up a global craze, one oversized straw at a time.

What is bubble tea 

200

This Netflix animated show follows a washed-up, anthropomorphic horse navigating Hollywood, fame, and his own self-destructive tendencies.

What is Bojack Horseman 

200

Sporting a black jester’s hat with a pink skull and a mischievous streak, this rival to My Melody debuted in the Onegai My Melody anime and has since become a fan-favorite with a punk-goth edge.

Who is Kuromi 

300

Originating as a term for long-distance walking in the British Isles, this activity gained global popularity partly due to the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail.

What is hiking 

300

First introduced in the early 1980s as a subcompact alternative, this long-running Nissan model is known for its affordability, reliability, and fuel efficiency—currently positioned in the compact sedan market.

What is the Nissan Sentra 

300

Launched nationally in 1982 as a lighter counterpart to its flagship lager, this best-selling beer brand is brewed with rice and barley and is known for its crisp, easy-drinking profile.

What is Bud Light 

300

Known for emotionally raw lyrics and genre-blending sound, this Japanese-American artist gained critical acclaim with albums like Be the Cowboy and Laurel Hell.

Who Is Mitski 

300

This Earth sign, ruled by Mercury, is the only zodiac sign associated with a human figure rather than an animal or mythological creature.

What is Virgo 

400

This practice, often embraced to combat consumerism and waste, involves acquiring pre-owned goods through non-traditional retail channels, blending fashion savvy with environmental consciousness.

What is Thrifting 

400

This grassroots form of live performance is typically produced by unpaid local talent and volunteers, focusing on bringing plays and musicals to their own neighborhoods rather than commercial audiences.

What is community theater 

400

This lightly sweet Starbucks drink combines plant based milk, espresso, and unlike a usual latte, gets aerated by way of shaking. 

what is the brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso 

400

This New Jersey band is known for their raw, conversational lyrics and energetic blend of folk-punk, with albums like Talon of the Hawk and Back on Top.

Who are "the front bottoms" 

400

Premiering in 2005, this animated series features a suburban CIA agent whose unusual household includes an alien fugitive and a hyper-intelligent fish, blending political satire with absurd humor.

What is American Dad 

500

This craft transforms loose wool fibers into dense, sculpted shapes by repeatedly poking them with a special barbed needle, which entangles and locks the fibers together to form a firm structure. 

What is Needle Felting 

500

Since 2000, enthusiasts of this activity have used satellites and stealth to uncover small hidden objects in urban and natural settings, often logging their finds online and swapping trinkets.

What is Geo Caching 

500

Derived from a French term meaning “cooked flesh,” this centuries-old culinary practice once centered on preserving pork, but today it often arrives on wooden boards alongside brie, cornichons, and fig jam.

What is charcuterie

500

This 2004 film directed by Michel Gondry explores the consequences of erasing painful memories of a failed relationship, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet.

What is "Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind" 

500

Introduced as a budget-friendly alternative to daily entry fees, this Michigan program turns your license plate into a key to forests, trails, and campgrounds across the state.

What is the Recreation Passport