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This beloved "American fast food staple- the hamburger -takes its name from this German city.

Where is Hamburg, Germany?

200

"Took forever to build. Now it just sits there. Can't even see it from space. Overhyped."

What is The Great Wall of China?

200

This nation's capital is the only one in the world that's not located within its own country's territory.

Where is Vatican City?

200

Technically, this everyday liquid is classified as a mineral by geologists.

What is water/ice?

200

At the first Thanksgiving, this protein was almost certainly NOT served, despite being the modern centerpiece.

What is Turkey?

400

"French" fries were likely invented in this country, where vendors sold fried potatoes on bridges int he 1600s.

Where is Belgium?
400

"Boring. Just a woman smiling. Tiny. No eyebrows. 2/5 stars."

What is The Mona Lisa?

400

This country spans 11 time zones- more than any country on Earth.

Where is Russia?

400

A day on this planet is longer than its year.

Where is Venus?

400

Roman soliders were partially paid in this mineral, which is also the root of the word, "salary."

What is salt?

600

Hot dogs trace their origins to this German city, which still debates ownership with Frankfurt to this day.

Where is Vienna, Austria

600

"Guy wanders around for 10 years trying to get home. Lots of detours. Needed better GPS."

What is The Odyssey?
600

This small European nation has not been at war with any other country since 1815, making it the world's longest-standing neutral state.

Where is Switzerland?

600

These animals are biologically immortal- they can revert to their juvenile state when stressed, theoretically living forever.

What are immortal jellyfish/Turritopsis dohrnii?

600

This fruit was so rare and expensive in 17th century Europe that King Charles II had his portrait painted with one.

What is a pineapple?

800

The "American" tradition of the Christmas tree was popularized in the U.S. by immigrants from this country.

Where is Germany?

800

"Depressing. Apple. Snake. Naked people get evicted immediately. Zero stars."

What is The Garden of Eden/Genesis?
800

This country has more pyramids than Egypt.

Where is Sudan?

800

This element was discovered on the sun before it was found on Earth, hence its name derived from the Greek word for Sun.

What is Helium?

800

This ancient Egyptian staple was so important it was used as currency and left in tombs for the afterlife.

What is bread?

1000

Blue jeans were invented in the U.S., but the fabric they're made from, denim, originated in this French city.

Where is Nimes, France

1000

"Four guys walk across a crosswalk. That's literally it. A  crosswalk."

What is Abbey Road by the Beatles?
1000

This landlocked country is the only country doubly landlocked one in the world, surrounded entirely by other landlocked countries.

Where is Liechtenstein?

1000

This planet rains glass sideways at 5,400 mph due to silicate particles in its atmosphere.

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1000

Napoleon's chef allegedly invented this dish mid-battle using chicken, crayfish, eggs and tomatoes.

What is Chicken Marengo?