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100

In 1969, the Mystery Machine made its debut with four teenagers and this Great Dane.

Scooby-Doo

100

With a toothy coastline of 4,265 km, this razor-thin country accounts for more than half of the western coastline of South America.

Chile

100

An affogato is an Italian dessert of coffee and this ingredient.

Ice cream

100

This Kitsilano High School grad was born and raised in Vancouver. He has landed many major rolls that have earned him his notoriety in Vancouver and internationally.

Ryan Reynolds

100

In Norse mythology, this series of events foretold of a great battle amongst several important figures and a catastrophic series of natural disasters, including the burning of the world.

Ragnarök

200

Part of the original Toy Story gang, this toy Dachshund dog made a name of himself early on in the franchise, thanks to his unique Southern accent and unwavering loyalty to Woody.

Slinky

200

At 2,565 miles (4,130 km), this is the longest river in the United States and drains approximately one sixth of the North American continent.

Missouri River

200

Widely considered to be the most expensive spice in the world, one gram of it will cost you up to $10.

Saffron

200

Its no joke that most of Canada’s celebrities are comedians. Beginning their career on the cult-comedy Freaks and Geeks, this person is known for their distinctive laugh and love of a particular item.

Seth Rogan

200

In Greek mythology, this son of the master craftsman Daedalus escaped from a labyrinth using wings constructed from feathers, threads from blankets, clothes, and beeswax, only later to plunge into the sea when the wings melted.

Icarus

300

Devoted fans of the TV show will recognize this Labrador Retriever who is literally larger than life with a sweet personality.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

300

With an area of just 0.44 kilometers, this country is the smallest on Earth.

Vatican City
300

This Turkish delicacy incorporates layers of filo pastry and is filled with chopped nuts and honey.

Baklava

300

This Vancouverite rose to fame with the wild success of her song “Call Me Maybe" after placing third on the 5th season of Canadian Idol.

Carly Rae Jepsen

300

In Egyptian mythology, this god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the underworld is usually depicted as a man with a canine head.

Anubis

400

Grab a box of tissues before you watch this classic dog movie from 1957 about a stray dog and a young boy who sees potential in him.

Old Yeller

400

Known to its inhabitants as Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon), this country uses the Gross National Happiness (GNH) as it’s measure for development and success.

Bhutan

400

This popular dish, originating in India, features marinated meats or vegetables cooked in a clay oven, and its international popularity has led to numerous regional variations.

Tandoori

400

This Burnabarian has won many awards for his music including several Junos and 4 Grammy awards. Before finding fame, he was a fisherman.

Michael Bublé

400

Best known as one of the main characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, this character is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices.

The Monkey King (Sun Wokong)

500

Named after the famous composer, this St. Bernard dog brings together the Newton family with his loving nature.

Beethoven

500

Widely believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, this city has evidence of habitation dating back at least 11,000 years.

Damascus

500

A cooking process that involves vacuum-sealing food in a bag then cooking it to a very precise temperature in a water bath.

Sous vide

500

This Canadian actress is known for her roles in popular Punjabi and Hindi films, including "Jatt & Juliet" and "Shadaa," and has won numerous awards for her performances.

Neeru Bajwa

500

In Greek mythology, this creature was a fearsome, fire-breathing monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a dragon's tail.

Chimera