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100

This luxury fashion house, founded in 1854, is famous for its monogrammed canvas bags and luggage.

What is Louis Vuitton?

100

This startup aims to colonize Mars and make space travel affordable.

What is SpaceX?

100

This iconic beach-themed drama is known for its slow-motion running scenes and follows a group of lifeguards working on the beaches of California.  

What is Baywatch?

100

This 1984 movie directed by Ivan Reitman features a group of parapsychologists who start a business catching ghosts in New York City.

What is Ghostbusters?


100

This ancient city, once part of the Roman Empire, was famously destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD, leaving behind ruins that have since been excavated.

What is Pompeii?

200

This French fashion brand is famous for its oversized "H" logo, as well as luxury leather bags like the "Kelly" and "Birkin."

What is Hermès?

200

This startup, valued at over $20 billion, offers everything from website hosting to team collaboration software, starting with e-commerce tools.

What is Shopify?

200

This drama series, which aired on NBC, follows a team of scientists investigating strange events, including extraterrestrial activity.

What is The X-Files?

200

This 1991 video game, created by Blizzard Entertainment, allows players to control a hero to battle against demons and undead forces to save the world of Sanctuary.

What is Diablo?

200

This ancient civilization, located in modern-day Iraq, was home to the legendary Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

What is Babylon?

300

This Italian luxury brand, known for its horse-riding-inspired designs, is famous for its luxury belts, handbags, and clothing.

What is Gucci?

300

This online marketplace allows people to sell handcrafted items, art, and vintage goods, offering a platform for small businesses.

What is Etsy?

300

This action-packed series features a team of ex-military men taking on missions for the government, led by George Peppard.

What is The A-Team?

300

This space mission in 1969 marked the first human landing on the Moon, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

What is Apollo 11?

300

This legendary city, said to be a powerful empire that sank into the sea, is often associated with Greek mythology and is believed to have existed around 9,000 years ago.

What is Atlantis?

400

This high-end brand of jewelry and accessories is famed for its blue color and iconic engagement rings.

What is Tiffany & Co.?

400

This fitness-tech startup is known for its exercise machines, including its popular bike and treadmill.

What is Peloton?

400

This sci-fi action-adventure series, starring Richard Dean Anderson, follows a secret agent who uses his scientific knowledge to prevent disasters.

What is MacGyver?

400

This telescope, launched in 1990, has provided stunning images of the universe and vastly expanded our understanding of space, including distant galaxies and nebulae.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope?


400

This island kingdom in the Mediterranean, often referred to as the “Island of the Sun,” was a powerful center of culture and politics before it was overtaken by the Romans.

What is Carthage?

500

This Swiss watchmaker is famous for its porthole-inspired "Nautilus" and sporty "Aquanaut" collections.

What is Patek Philippe?

500

This company provides an online platform for people to book rides, rent cars, and even buy insurance. It's known for the app that lets people share rides.

What is Lyft?

500

This family sitcom, starring Michael J. Fox, follows a teenager trying to balance life, school, and a family of political parents.

What is Family Ties?

500

This game, known for its battles between players using collectible cards, was created by Richard Garfield in the early 1990s.

What is Magic: The Gathering?

500

This ancient city, which was part of the Egyptian Empire, is now buried beneath the sands of Egypt and was once home to the famous Temple of Karnak.

What is Thebes?