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100

This bird lays its eggs on the ground and is called “foolish” in God’s sight.

Ostrich

100

This egg-laying mammal—native to eastern Australia—uses electroreception to hunt.

Platypus

100

This iconic cocktail combines gin and dry vermouth, is usually served ice-cold, and famously favored by James Bond.

martini


100

This wide, swingy felt skirt—often decorated with appliqué —became a post-war dance-floor icon.

Poodle skirt

100

This Seattle-based band’s 1991 album Nevermind brought grunge into the mainstream and made flannel fashionable.

Nirvana

100

This team is known for the "Steel Curtain" defense, winning four Super Bowls in the 1970s.

Pittsburgh Steelers

200

This wild animal roams the desert, is untamable, and scorns the city.

Wild donkey

200

This nocturnal, armor-plated mammal rolls into a perfect ball to defend itself.

Pangolin

200

A refreshing blend of white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup—Ernest Hemingway made it his signature drink in Cuba.

Daiquiri

200

These two-tone leather shoes, with a darker section over the instep, were a staple of ’50s youth style.

saddle shoes

200

This alt-rock band led by Billy Corgan delivered angst and atmosphere with hits like “1979” and “Tonight, Tonight.”

smashing pumpkins

200

This running back, nicknamed "The Juice," rushed for over 2,000 yards in a single season and was a star for the Buffalo Bills in the 1970s.

O.J. Simpson

300

They who wait for Jehovah will regain power, they will soar up on wings like this animal.

eagle

300

With bright feathers and a spectacular tail fan, this bird is famed for courtship displays.

Peacock

300

This tart and tangy mix of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice is often served with a salted rim.

margarita

300

These upswept frames, often embellished with rhinestones, added playful flair to ’50s women’s eyewear.

cat-eye glasses

300

This ’80s alternative band mixed loud guitar riffs with quiet verses and inspired Nirvana’s sound—one of their best-known songs is “Where Is My Mind?”

the pixies

300

This team famously came back from a 28-3 deficit to win Super Bowl 51, defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.

New England Patriots

400

These small creatures are warned against in Song of Solomon because they “spoil the vineyard.”

foxes

400

This tropical fruit has a tough, spiky rind and sweet, fibrous flesh—often enjoyed in smoothies.

Pineapple

400

Made by muddling sugar with bitters, then adding bourbon and a large ice cube, it’s one of the oldest American cocktails.

old fashioned

400

This "shapely" skirt style, often cut from a single fabric panel and worn with a crinoline underneath, became a symbol of post-war femininity and movement.

circle skirt

400

This female-fronted group fused dream pop and goth in songs like “Linger” and “Zombie” during the ’90s alt wave.

cranberries

400

This quarterback, known for his “Hail Mary” throws, led the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl 45.

Aaron Rodgers

500

Described as playing “in the sea,” this mighty sea monster is found in Psalms.

Leviathan

500

This large constrictor snake shares its name with a popular programming language.

Python

500

Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, this bittersweet Italian aperitif is stirred and garnished with an orange peel.

Negroni

500

Originally worn to display athletic letters, these wool-and-leather jackets became a varsity and streetwear staple by mid-century.

letterman jacket

500

With anthems like “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me,” this Las Vegas band helped bring alternative rock back to the charts in the early 2000s.

The killers

500

Known for his “clutch” performances, this quarterback won five Super Bowls, with the most recent in 2017.

Tom Brady

600

In the Law, this small “creeping thing” which can walk vertically on glass, is singled out as unclean—and its name appears only once.

Gecko

600

Its name literally means “thorn pig” in French, and it uses sharp quills to ward off predators.

porcupine

600

A blended tropical mixture of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice—this creamy drink evokes beach vacations.

Pina colada

600

Popularized by Hollywood starlets, this structured undergarment featured distinct cone-shaped cups and was essential to achieving the sharply defined bust silhouette of the 1950s.

bullet bra

600

This American band led by Rivers Cuomo became known for their quirky lyrics and infectious hooks, with hits like “Buddy Holly” and “Say It Ain’t So.”

weezer

600

These two teams are tied for the number of  most superbowl wins. 

Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots