Birthstones
Super Mario
Chemistry Compounds
Disney Villains
Famous Kids
200
This is April's birthstone, a complex form of solid carbon formed by millions of years of pressure in the Earth. It is also the hardest mineral on Earth and is often used in industrial appliances for cutting and polishing.
Diamond
200
Mario's overalls were originally red with a brown shirt underneath, before switching to a red shirt with overalls in this color.
Blue
200
You probably have H2O, or dihydrogen monoxide, that comes out of your sink and shower. This molecule covers nearly 75% of the Earth's surface.
Water
200
She was the sea witch who stole Ariel's voice in the Little Mermaid.
Ursula
200
King Tut was made a pharoah of this country around the age of nine years old. He reigned from 1334-1325 BCE and was buried in the Valley of the Kings
Egypt
400
This July birthstone is known as one of the most valuable gems - prized for its color as well as its clarity. Its red color comes from the element chromium and is highly prized in Asian countries.
Ruby
400
He is the leader of the Koopa race and has been the archenemy of Mario since the 1985 video game Super Mario Bros. His ultimate goals are to kidnap Princess Peach, defeat Mario and conquer the Mushroom Kingdom.
Bowser
400
When you inhale, you take in oxygen. When you exhale, you push out this compound. Plants use this compound and rearrange it back into oxygen.
CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
400
He's Anna's love interest in Frozen - until he's not!
Hans of the Southern Isles
400
Nadia Comenici was an Olympic athlete in this sport. At the age of 14, she was the first athlete to ever score a perfect 10 in the 1976 Olympic Games.
Gymnastics
600
This purple birthstone of February is a variety of quartz. As a crystal, it was once believed to prevent intoxication and drunkenness.
Amethyst
600
Mario made his first appearance in an arcade game as Jumpman. He had to jump and climb ladders to rescue his girlfriend, Pauline, from this ape, who later became a player character in the Super Mario franchise.
Donkey Kong
600
NaCl, sodium chloride, is better known as this dining room table ingredient. The small crystals may look like sugar, but you definitely don't want to add this to your coffee!
Table salt
600
The Lion King is loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet. Simba's uncle represents Claudius, the jealous brother who kills the king to take the throne.
Scar
600
Magnus Carlsen is the current World Champion of this game, holding a classical rating of 2882, the highest in history. He earned the title of Grandmaster at age 13.
Chess
800
These September gemstones are traditionally blue, but can come in pink, green, yellow, purple, black, and white varieties. It has also become a popular stone on engagement rings in recent years.
Sapphire
800
In Mario Kart, this is one of the best power-ups to get. When launched, it will automatically attack the racer in first position and explode, often taking out other nearby racers.
Blue Shell
800
You can find fluoride almost every bathroom. It's an ion found in this household cleaner that helps prevent cavities.
Toothpaste
800
This villain is always chasing down Peter Pan on the Jolly Roger.
Captain Hook
800
She was the most famous child star in history, and was the number one star in Hollywood from 1934-38. She later went on to have a successful career as a diplomat for the US State Department. You might recognize her name from a mix of Sprite and red syrup - a popular mixed drink for kids.
Shirley Temple
1000
October is officially categorized with two birthstones, one of which is this pearly multicolored stone. It is not actually a mineral because it contains some amount of water, and is known for is translucent or opaque composition.
Opal
1000
Mario has had several jobs throughout the series, most famously a plumber, racer, martial artist, doctor, and star athlete. But his original job was this, a profession shared by Fix It Felix.
Carpenter
1000
This greenhouse gas is produced when you fart. Cows produce so much of this gas that it is considered a measurable factor in global warming.
Methane CH4
1000
She attempts to steal the throne from Cuzco in the Emporer's New Groove.
Yzma
1000
Born in Salzburg, Austria, this boy prodigy began composing music at the age of 5. He toured around Europe, performing for royalty, before acquiring a court position in Vienna. He is known for hundreds of musical compositions, especially piano concertos, symphonies, and operas, such as the Magic Flute and Don Giovanni.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart