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100

What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?

Brining

100

John G. Shedd was a stock boy who made his way to president of a Chicago department store. In 1924, he envisioned a salty and world-class scientific and educational museum to be called the Shedd what?  

Aquarium

100

What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?

The Pacific Ocean

100

In 2023, she spilled her guts on her second album.

Olivia Rodrigo

100

Who is the Actor of Ted's Best Friend in the Movie "Ted"

Mark Wahlberg

200

In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?

Minnesota

200

How many "EL" lines are there in Chicago?

8

200

What is the smallest continent by area?

Australia

200

In 1985, what popular beverage company revealed a new formula for its famous soda?

Coca-Cola

200

This show is known for the team AFC Richmond and some biscuits

Ted Lasso

300

Where did the Pilgrims settle?

Plymouth, Massachusetts

300

What Chicago Landmark was used as a training center during World War 2?

Navy Pier

300

What is the largest island in the world?

Greenland

300

Released in 2020, the final book in the “Twilight” series recounts Edward Cullen’s version of the now-infamous love story. What is it titled?

Midnight Sun

300

This President was the first President to win the Nobel Peace Prize

Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt



400

How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?  

Three Days

400

Where in Chicago did physicist Enrico Fermi initiate the first man-made self-sustaining nuclear reaction in 1942?

University of Chicago

400

What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

400

Tom Kenny voices what popular TV cartoon character?

Spongebob Squarepants

400

This baseball Hall of Fame member who won two MVP awards, two Triple Crowns, and six American League batting championships. He was also a member of two Fishing Halls of Fame

Ted Williams

500

Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

500

In which year was the Great Chicago Fire?

1871

500

What is the only continent that has land in all four hemispheres?

Africa

500

In 1992, what animated motion picture was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar?

Beauty and the Beast

500

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves star in what 1989 movie about a couple of rocker teens who travel back in time?

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure