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100

This foreign leader recently announced a plan to release immediate nuclear strikes in the event of his death or incapacitation. 

Kim Jong-un

100

Which music icon became Spotify's #1 Top Global Artist in May 2026, more than 17 years after their passing? [1]

Michael Jackson 

100

This is the year Mr. Nelson AND Mr. O'Connor were born, right in between Michael Jordan's 3-peats, and the same year OJ Simpson was acquitted. 

1995

200

What classic animated franchise is getting its first-ever official anime spin-off series which follows the gang solving mysteries in Japan?

Scooby Doo

200

This movie still sits atop the box office $$ rankings today as early 2000's kids and fashion lovers continue going to see it. 

Devil Wears Prada 2

200

This is the year Ms. Morrill was born. As the hype of Y2k was building, the iconic show Spongebob SquarePants premiered. 

1999

300

A Catholic deacon was recently mauled to death by a bear in this national park in the state of Montana.

Glacier National Park

300

This event is held annually on the first Monday of May where celebrities and wannabes dress up in crazy 'fits.

Met Gala

300

This is the year Mrs. Sweet was born. The Soviet Union pulled ahead in the space race with the first soft landing of Luna 9 on the moon. Walt Disney also passed away this year.

1966

400

How many NBA teams are left in this season's playoffs? 

4 (OKC Thunder, CLE Cavaliers, SA Spurs, NY Knicks) 

400

What critical international maritime choke point implemented temporary 40% transit restrictions in May due to unprecedented, climate-induced low water levels?

Panama Canal 

400

This is the year Mr. Johnson was born, the debut of VHS movies, and Apple Computer company was founded.  

1976

500

This city's airport is currently revising its security and perimeter fencing after a man walked onto the runway and got hit by a plane a week ago. 

Denver

500

LaMelo Ball and his partner Ana Chaves announced recently they would be having a son, and they will name him _______. 

LaOne

500

On May 12 of this year, Mr. Dopheide was born. This is also the year Ronald Reagan was inaugurated and MTV became a thing. 

1981