Before They Were Stars
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He really is hot! Before he became the first Avenger, this actor was the Human Torch in 2005.

Who is Chris Evans?

200

When one of these cephalopods accurately predicted the winner of the 2010 World Cup, he gained attention as an animal oracle. 

What is an octopus?

200

Traditionally, the priests of this faith are part of the Brahmin social class.

What is Hinduism?

200

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River and only 0.3 square miles in area, the smallest National Park in the U.S. centers on this landmark.

What is the Gateway Arch?

200
No longer an obscure geometric shape, the icosahedron has become a cultural staple thanks to this game's use of a d20. 

What is Dungeons and Dragons?

400

Before he was a calm and stoic French captain of a starship, this actor performed as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Who is Patrick Stewart?

400

With five wins, this country in South America has won the World Cup more than any other nation.

What is Brazil?

400

Eid al-Adha, falling on the 10th of Dhu'l-Hijja, honors the faith and the willingness of this man to sacrifice his son.

Who is Abraham (Ibrahim in Islam)?

400

One of the most influential figures in 20th-Century jazz, Miles Davis first learned to play this brass instrument in East St Louis.

What is a trumpet?

400

Published in 1935 by the Parker Brothers, this game was inspired by Lizzie Magie's The Landlord's Game.

What is Monopoly?

600

"Hey, what about Major Kong?" Before he gave voice to cybernetic villains or fatherly lions, this actor asked this question in Dr Strangelove.

Who is James Earl Jones?

600

In 2010, this nation became, and will remain so until 2030, the only one in Africa to host a World Cup.

What is South Africa?

600
With its teachings enumerated in Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, Taoism teaches the balance between these two opposing and complementary forces.

What is Yin and Yang?

600

This 1904 sporting event, held in St Louis, was the first in the United States.

What are the Summer Olympics?

600

Not just a gamble, this Parker Brother's game of global domination was released under this name in 1959.

What is Risk?

800

Before he voiced a genie, taught poetry, or rode around as Teddy Roosevelt, this actor and comedian started with stand-up comedy in San Francisco.

Who is Robin Williams?

800

This footballer, playing for Portugal, is the only player in history to have scored at five different World Cup tournaments.

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?

800

The state faith of the Byzantine Empire, this church was formed, alongside the Catholic church, during the East-West Schism of 1054.

What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?

800
Founded in 1969 with a focus on anti-establishment and counter-culture writings, this bookstore in Central West End is St Louis' longest-running indie bookstore.

What is Left Bank Books?

800

Not just an '80s sitcom, this combination of one pair and three-of-a-kind is a high-scoring poker hand.

What is a "Full House"?
1000

Before he led kids through a dinosaur park gone haywire, Sam Neill helped Sean Connery command this fictional, silent Soviet submarine.

What is the Red October?

1000

With one game drawing an attendance of 173,850 fans (the most in history), this year's World Cup was the first since 1938, due to the conflict and devastating aftermath of the Second World War.

What is 1950?

1000

The holiest day of the year in Judaism, this holiday's Hebrew name literally translates to "Day of Atonement".

What is Yom Kippur?

1000
The oldest structure in the St Louis Zoo, the Flight Cage, was constructed for this 1904 event.

What is the World's Fair?

1000

This series of interactive trivia games invites players to pop in a DVD and answer questions about their favorite shows and movies.

What is Scene It?