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100

the thing scientists do to test a hypothesis 

experiment 

100

what war began in 1914 when the archduke of Austria Frans Ferdinand  was assasinated

world war 1 

100

on which US coast would you find giant redwood trees 

west

100

what soda was invented in Atlanta Georgia in 1892 

coca cola 

100

curling uses what common household cleaning tool 

broom 

200

my very effiecient mother just served us nine pizzas is a traditional mnemonic device to remember the order of what 

planets in the solar system 

200

what president approved  the Lousianna purchase 

Thomas Jefferson 

200

what long narrow country extends along the south and west side of South America 

chili 

200

what NBA team plays home games in Madison Square garden 

Knicks 

200

what 3 letter word means the front a ship 

bow

300

what scientists came up with the basic laws of physics, calculus and gravity 

Newton 

300

what event is most responsible for starting world war 2 

Germany invading Poland 

300

Mount Ararat is the tallest point in this country and  many biblical scholars believe it to be the resting spot of Noah's ark 

Turkey 

300

the center of a target is widely regared as what 

bullseye 

300

in 1962 this safety feature in cars became mandatory 

seat belt 

400

this uncomfortable condition is caused by spasms of your diaphram muscle 

hiccups 

400

what was the only war Canada and the US fought against each other in 

war of 1812 

400

Name 4 of the 5 great lakes

Superior, michigan, huron, erie and Ontario

400

who brought Frosty back to life in the song Frosty the Snowman

Santa Claus 

400

canebrake, timber and pygmy are types of what

rattlesnakes 

500

where in the body is your aqeuous humour 

eye 

500

Fidelity, bravery and Integrity is the motto of what law inforcement branch 

FBI

500

In 1867 the US bought this state for 2 cents per acre 

Alaska 

500

what is the Italian name for ice cream 

Gelato 

500

wrigleys gum was the first product to have this on it that made life easier for cashiers 

barcode