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100

Fought in June 1942, this decisive aircraft carrier clash is considered the turning point of the Pacific War.

What is the Battle of Midway?

100

This city’s major league baseball team plays their home games in the iconic stadium with the "Green Monster" wall.

What is Boston?

100

Stepping onto the moon in 1969, he stated, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

Who is Neil Armstrong?

100

Who directed the 1993 blockbuster movie Jurassic Park?

Who is Steven Spielberg?

100

This rolled Japanese dish often features seaweed, raw fish, and vinegared rice.

What is sushi?

200

The honorary title given to a sailor who was present at the fitting-out or building of a vessel.

What is a Plank Owner?

200

Canada’s women hockey team won four consecutive Olympic gold medals following 1998, with victories in 2002, 2006, 2010, and this year.

What is 2014?

200

Opening his most famous play, Charles Dickens wrote, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..."

What is The Tale of Two Cities?

200

This 3-word motto of House Stark, “Winter is coming”, is also the title of the pilot episode of this hit fantasy series. 

What is Game of Thrones?

200

Also called a "stone fruit," this fuzzy orange treat shares its name with a famous emoji.

What is peach?

300

This famous Naval Captain of the USS Bonhomme Richard declared, "I have not yet begun to fight!"

Who is John Paul Jones?

300

What is the oldest Triple Crown race in horse racing?

What is the Belmont Stakes?

300

In her famous commencement speech, this actress, writer, and director proclaimed, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Who is Maya Angelou?

300

This legendary pop icon married Brad Pitt in 2000 in a lavish ceremony before their high-profile split in 2005.

Who is Jennifer Aniston?

300

This spicy, rich chicken dish originated in the Punjab region of India and features a creamy, butter-heavy tomato gravy.

What is butter chicken?

400

In 1910, this civilian pilot made history by performing the very first successful aircraft takeoff from the deck of a ship (the USS Birmingham). 

Who is Eugene Ely?

400

A player signals for this to catch a kickoff or punt without fear of being tackled.

What is a fair catch?

400

This ancient Chinese philosopher, credited with writing the Tao Te Ching, noted: "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."

Who is Lao Tzu?

400

In 2024, TikTok exploded with recipes for a “marry me” version of this Italian poultry dish.

What is Marry Me Chicken?

400

A rum-based Polynesian-style drink flavored with Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice.

What is Mai Tai?

500

On September 2, 1945, he accepted the formal and final surrender of the Japanese Empire aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

Who is General Douglas MacArthur?

500

What team won the very first NBA game in 1946?

What is the New York Knicks?

500

"It always seems impossible until it's done."

Who is Nelson Mandela?

500

This filmmaker took home the Best Director Oscar in 2024 for Anatomy of a Fall.

Who is Justin Triet?

500

This extremely expensive spice is derived from the dried, crimson stigmas of a specific type of crocus flower.

What is saffron?