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Taking up roughly 78% of Earth's atmosphere, this gas is the most abundant gas in the air we breathe.
Nitrogen
Developed by Epic Games, this battle royale phenomenon defined modern gaming culture with its building mechanics, live concerts, and crossover skins.
Fortnite
Originating in the region of Valencia, this traditional Spanish dish is made with rice, saffron, and either seafood or meat.
Paella
I am always hungry and must be fed; whatever I touch will soon turn red. But give me a drink, and I quickly die. What am I?
Fire
This iconic wooden feature in front of suburban houses has come to symbolize the traditional American Dream.
A white picket fence
During World War II, a cocoa shortage in Italy led pastry maker Pietro Ferrero to mix hazelnuts into chocolate to stretch the supply, inventing the precursor to this world-famous spread.
Nutella
Located in South America, this is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 4,300 miles along the western coast.
Andes
In gaming terminology, this acronym refers to the absolute most efficient, optimized strategy, character choice, or build currently available in a game's competitive environment.
Meta
Native to Mexico, this creamy dip made primarily from mashed avocados, lime juice, and salt is a popular appetizer worldwide.
Guacamole
I am a word of five letters. If you remove my first letter, I sound the same. If you remove my second letter, I sound the same. If you remove my middle letter, I sound the same. What word am I?
Queue
This term describes the rapid, uncontrolled spreading of suburban developments into rural or undeveloped land.
suburban sprawl
This viral, plush monster toy created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung became the internet's most coveted collectible accessory after being spotted on celebrity bag straps.
Labubu
Located in Agra, India, this massive ivory-white marble mausoleum was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his favorite wife.
Taj Mahal
This English midfielder became an instant fan favorite at Real Madrid, famous for his iconic open-arms goal celebration and winning the Kopa Trophy.
Jude Bellingham
Used to describe pasta or rice cooked to be firm to the bite rather than soft, this Italian phrase literally translates to "to the tooth."
Al Dente
The person who makes it doesn't want it. The person who buys it doesn't use it. The person who uses it doesn't know it. What is it?
a coffin
Behavior that matches the social standards, rules, and expectations of a group or neighborhood.
Conformity
This popular gaming platform allows users to design their own mini-games and became a global sensation with titles like Adopt Me! and Dress to Impress.
Roblox
Mary Shelley was only 18 years old when she began writing this famous gothic sci-fi novel about a scientist who creates life.
Frankenstein
This Spanish tennis sensation became the youngest ATP World No. 1 in history and already claimed multiple Grand Slam titles across Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and the US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz
This fundamental French culinary base, used to thicken soups and sauces, is made by cooking equal parts flour and fat (usually butter) together.
Roux
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400 points!
A street or passage closed at one end, frequently seen in modern suburban road design to limit through-traffic.
a cul-de-sac
et in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, this massive Netflix sci-fi series introduced audiences to Eleven, the Upside Down, and Demogorgons.
Stranger things
Spanning from 1346 to 1353, this devastating bubonic plague pandemic wiped out an estimated one-third of Europe's total population.
Black Death (or The Plague)
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Harvested by hand from the Crocus sativus flower, this vivid red spice is widely considered the most expensive in the world by weight.
Saffron
What English word has three consecutive double letters?
Bookkeeper
The practice where banks or institutions historically denied mortgage insurance or housing loans to residents of specific minority neighborhoods.
redlining
When someone is overthinking, lost in absurd internet lore, or quoting TikTok sounds endlessly in real life, they are humorously accused of having this.
Brainrot
In 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered this first widely effective antibiotic after leaving a petri dish moldy.
penicillin
Known for her fiery baseline play and four Grand Slam singles titles, this Japanese tennis star made headlines as a major advocate for mental health in sports.
Naomi Osaka
Originally created by a French tire manufacturer in 1900 to encourage driving, this remains the ultimate restaurant rating guide.
Michelin Guide
A woman looks at a portrait and says, "Brothers and sisters I have none, but that man's father is my father's son." Who is in the portrait?
her son
This phrase describes the tension between an individual's right to control their property and the community's demand for uniform appearance.
private space vs. public space
With hundreds of millions of subscribers, this YouTube megastar is famous for his massive cash giveaways, high-stakes challenge videos, and global philanthropy.
MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson)
This transcontinental city, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, sits on the Bosphorus Strait and bridges Europe and Asia.
Istanbul
Only three players in history have won the UEFA Champions League with three entirely different clubs. Clarence Seedorf is one, Samuel Eto'o is another—who is the Swedish striker known for his iconic acrobatic goals who achieved this third?
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Borrowed from Japanese, this term denotes the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, translating to "savory."
Umami
I am an instrument whose music you can hear, but no one can see, touch, or hold me. I require human breath, but I have no pipes, keys, strings, or valves. What am I?
Human voice
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700 points!
Starring Rebecca Hall, this 2021 psychological horror film follows a widow uncovering disturbing secrets about the lakeside house built by her recently deceased architect husband.
The Night House