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100

This North American city has the largest subway system by ridership and transit stations. 

What is NYC? 

100

On June 21, 1893, this 264-foot circular ride debuted at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and has been a fixture at fairs ever since. 

What is the Ferris Wheel? 

100

I can't believe it's not this dairy product.

What is Butter?

100

During the American Civil War, the Battle of Shiloh occurred in this U.S. State.

What is Tennessee? 

100

This U.S. Holiday unofficially implies the end of the summer season.

What is Labor Day?

200

The name of a vessel that travels underwater. 

What is submarine? 

200

On June 24, 1880, the song that became Canada's national anthem debuted. This is its current name.

What is "O Canada"?

200

This trans-dermal invention to help with quitting smoking was invented in 1894.

What is nicotine patch? 

200

John F. Kennedy was a member of this political party.

What is the democratic party? 

200

This summer beach sport became official in 1986.

What is Beach Volleyball?

300

In 1908 this car model became the first mass-produced vehicle, and sold for as little as $250.

What is Ford Model T? 

300

On June 10, 1935, two recovering alcoholics founded this 12-step program.

What is Alcoholics Anonymous? 

300

This invention that succeeded the cassette tape was developed in the 1980's.

What is CD?

300

This person is widely accredited for sewing the first American flag.

Who is Betsy Ross? 

300

This is the longest day of the year.

What is summer solstice? 

400

These flat bottom boats run through the canals in Venice, Italy.

What are gondolas? 

400

On June 21, 1959, North America's first emergency phone number was inaugurated in this country.

What is Canada? The number was originally 999, but now it's 911.

400

In 1982, an artificial and temporary replacement for this organ was invented to keep patients alive while they awaited a transplant.

What is heart? 

400

The oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

What is Benjamin Franklin? 

400

The term SPF is seen on all sunscreen bottles, and it stands for ________.

What is Sun protection Factor? 

500

This man launched the first space vehicle to the International Space Station. He is also the CEO of Tesla autos.

Who is Elon Musk?

500

Every June 11, King Kamehameha l day is celebrated in this state.

What is Hawaii? (Hawaii is the only state that was formerly a kingdom). 

500

In 1984 geneticist Alec Jefferys accidentally discovered "genetic fingerprinting" by realizing that each human has their own repetitive pattern of this three letter material.

What is DNA? 

500

This famous speech delivered on November 19, 1863, lasted only two minutes.

What is the Gettysburg Address? 

500

This president hosted the first formal barbecue at the White House.

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?