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In December 1991, this world power dissolved into 15 independent nations including Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia and Estonia
What is the Soviet Union?
On December 8, 1991, the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus signed the Belavezha Accords, declaring the Soviet Union dissolved and establishing the Commonwealth of Independent States
100
This appliance's lint trap should be cleaned regularly to reduce fire hazards.
What is a clothes dryer?
100
This is how many ounces are in a pound
What is 16?
100
From Matthew 7:7 - Do this "and ye shall find"
What is Seek?
100
Known by many nicknames, including The Great Bambino, this New York Yankee held the record for most home runs hit in a career until Hank Aaron broke his record in 1974
Who is Babe Ruth?
100
June 10th, 1922 - This future star of The Wizard of Oz is born
Who is Judy Garland?
200
On January 1st, 1993 this nation peacefully dissolved into the independent Czech Republic (now Czechia) and Slovakia
What is Czechoslovakia?
200
In many homes, this appliance grinds food waste before sending it into the plumbing system.
What is a garbage disposal?
200
This is the name for the tiny hole at the top of a needle.
What is Eye?
200
In a 1782 letter, Benjamin Franklin said it was right to "strike while" this, meaning to seize an opportunity as it presents itself
What is "While the iron is hot"?
200
This legendary Chicago Bull led his team to six NBA championships, from 1991-1993, and from 1996-1998.
Who is Michael Jordan?
200
June 28th, 1914 - The Crown Prince of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated in Sarajevo leading to a chain of events that would result in this global conflict.
What is World War I?
300
This country broke up through a multi-year dissolution that officially began in 1991 when its republics started declaring independence, which ultimately led to six independent nations: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro.
What is Yugoslavia?
300
Invented in 1945, this kitchen appliance heats your food very quickly by releasing tiny particles called photons
What is a microwave?
300
The world's tallest mountain can be found on this continent
What is Asia?
300
Careful carpenters "measure twice", then this
What is "cut once"?
300
This legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback won 4 super bowls from 1982 to 1990, and was nicknamed "Joe Cool."
Who is Joe Montana?
300
June 20th, 1924 - This future military hero and actor was born, who would go on to be the most decorated soldier of WWII and would star in the films The Red Badge of Courage and To Hell and Back
Who is Audie Murphy?
400
This territory declared independence from Mexico in 1836, and remained an independent nation for nearly 10 years before becoming the 28th State in 1845.
What is Texas?
400
Too much moisture in the air? You need this 12-letter doohickey that helps with mold & odors too
What is a dehumidifier?
400
This actor played Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon, and played Rick Blaine in Casablanca
Who is Humphrey Bogart?
400
Where there's a will...
What is "There's a way"?
400
Nicknamed "The Great One," this hockey legend holds the NHL record for career goals, assists, and points. Additionally, he led his Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cup championships during the 1980s.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
400
June 17, 1994 - The televised police high-speed pursuit of this former football star driving his white Ford Bronco through Los Angeles captivated the United States.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
500
Following the collapse of this empire after World War I, the modern Republic of Turkey was established
What is the Ottoman Empire?
At its peak in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents, covering vast areas of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.
500
Ads for an early type of one of these from Dyson said, "Goodbye to the bag" in several languages
What is a vacuum?
500
This is the capital city of Sweden
What is Stockholm?
The psychological term "Stockholm Syndrome" was coined after a botched 1973 bank robbery in the city, where hostages bonded with and defended their captors during a six-day standoff. [1]
500
All that glitters...
What is "isn't gold"?
500
While there's debate to who the best boxer of all time is, this former heavy weight champion famously and frequently declared himself "The Greatest", even recording a spoken-word track titled "I Am the Greatest" in August 1963
Who is Muhammad Ali?
500
June 4th, 1989 - Pro-democracy demonstrations in this Square in Beijing culminated in a military crackdown that drew worldwide attention and led to the infamous 'tank man' photograph
What is Tiananmen Square?
600
Prior to the unification of Germany, Frederick the Great transformed this kingdom into a major European military power during the 18th century.
What is Prussia?
600
In an adult body it's around 60-100 beats per minute; as a setting on your KitchenAid blender, it's used for incremental blending
What is Pulse?
600
In a Charles Dickens novel, this orphan asks "please sir, may I have some more?"
Who is Oliver Twist?
600
A journey of a thousand miles begins with this
What is "a single step"?
600
This NFL quarterback for the secured his legacy as one of the all time great NFL players by leading his New England Patriots to 9 Super Bowls in his 20 years with the team, winning 6 of them.
Who is Tom Brady?
With seven Super Bowl victories(six with the Patriots and 1 with the Buccaneers), Tom Brady has more championship rings than any single franchise.
600
June 25th, 1903 - This future author of the books "Animal Farm" and "1984" is born
Who is George Orwell?