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200

In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister defends his house from burglars using traps in this city.

Chicago

200

This city sits where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River.

Pittsburgh

200

Before her solo career, this singer was part of Destiny’s Child.

Beyoncé


200

This rapper is also known by the nickname “Mr. Worldwide.”

Pitbull

200

This is known as the powerhouse of the cell.


Mitochondria

400

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this character is the Grinch’s loyal dog.

Max

400

With 254, this U.S. state has the most counties.

Texas

400

Before becoming an NBA star, this athlete played college basketball at Davidson.

Stephen Curry

400

This comedian and TV host is known for Deal or No Deal and America’s Got Talent.

Howie Mandel

400

This gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere.

Nitrogen

600

This actor plays Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

 Chevy Chase

600

This city served as the first U.S. capital under the Constitution.

New York City

600

Before starring in Breaking Bad, this actor played the dad on Malcolm in the Middle.

Bryan Cranston

600

This comedian created and starred in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Larry David

600

This is the scientific name for table salt.

Sodium chloride

800

This British pop duo released the Christmas song “Last Christmas” in 1984.

Wham!

800

This state borders exactly four others: Utah, New Mexico, Kansas, and Wyoming.

Colorado

800

Before becoming a movie star, this actor appeared on Disney Channel’s Even Stevens.

Shia LaBeouf

800

This NFL quarterback is nicknamed “The Passtronaut.”

Josh Dobbs

800

This process describes water moving across a semi-permeable membrane.

Osmosis

1000

In Home Alone, these two burglars are known collectively by this nickname.

The Wet Bandits

1000

By land area, this is the largest city in the contiguous United States.

Jacksonville

1000

Before becoming famous, this artist released music under the name Stefani Germanotta.

Lady Gaga

1000

This British actor portrayed Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films.

Ralph Fiennes

1000

In wave physics, this term means the maximum height of a wave from equilibrium.

Amplitude