The Office
Tuxedos on the Ice
Stop, Lawbreaker!
"Ordem e Progresso!"
100
This item is used to remove staples without tearing paper—if done gently.
What is a staple remover? 
100
Penguins cannot fly in the air, but they are excellent at this activity underwater.
What is swimming?
100
An exaggerated urban myth claims that in Massachusetts, it is illegal to drive with this 500-pound ape in the back seat of your car.
What is a gorilla? 
100
Producing over 60 million 60-kg bags annually which accounts for approximately 40% of global production, Brazil produces the most of this popular morning beverage in the entire world.
What is coffee? 
200
The oldest known version of this measuring rod was made of a copper alloy dating all the way back to 2650 BC.
What is a ruler? 
200
Penguins look like they waddle because these bendable leg joints are actually hidden inside their bodies instead of showing like ours.
What are knees? 
200
In this Asian country, there are 28 state-approved haircuts — 10 for men and 18 for women. Although the “glorious” leader’s hairstyle doesn’t follow this rule… because, of course, it doesn’t have to.
What is North Korea? 
200
“Christ the Redeemer” is an iconic statue of Jesus with open arms that overlooks this Brazilian city.
What is Rio de Janeiro? 
300
This fastener was originally called a “Gem clip,” though it was never patented.
What is the paper clip? 
300
Grape-kun, an elderly penguin from this Asian country became famous worldwide for falling in love with a cardboard cutout of an anime character.
What is Japan?
300
In this southern U.S. state, if an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee must be paid just as it would be for a vehicle.
What is Florida?
300
“Todo dia um sete a um” (“every day a new 7–1”) is a Brazilian idiom describing a crushing defeat or major failure, referencing this global soccer tournament in which Brazil lost 7–1 to Germany.
What is the 2014 World Cup? 
400
This adhesive tape was originally developed during WWII to provide a strong, waterproof, and easily tearable seal for ammunition boxes.
What is duct tape? 
400
Due to the donkey-like braying sound it makes, the African penguin is also nicknamed this.
What is the jackass penguin? 
400
Mainly to prevent damage to ancient marble floors — and secondarily to prevent slipping — these kinds of shoes are not allowed at many historic sites in Greece.
What are high heels? 
400
This martial-arts-like Brazilian practice mixes dance, music, and acrobatics.
What is capoeira? 
500
This object, sometimes called a “parer” or “topper” in Ireland, removes wood to expose the graphite core.
What is a pencil sharpener? 
500
Not a shark or a whale, the primary natural predator of penguins is this spotted marine mammal.
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500
In Joliet (joe-lee-ette) Illinois, mispronouncing the name of the city as “Jolly-et” or “Joy-let” can earn you a fine of this amount.
What is $5? 
500
This extremely venomous South American species is known for wandering rather than building webs, earning it the nickname “banana spider” because it is sometimes transported internationally in fruit shipments.
What is the Brazilian wandering spider? 