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The animals Ivan Pavlov used to demonstrate the concept of conditioned reflexes and the association between a neutral stimulus and a natural response.

What are dogs?

400

The “Summer Capital of the Philippines.”

What is Baguio City?

400

In this popular farming simulation game by ConcernedApe, players inherit a run-down farm and have the opportunity to cultivate crops, raise animals, mine, fish, and build relationships with the local community.

What is Stardew Valley?

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Created in 2013 by the Japanese company Sanrio, this lazy egg character is known for its unmotivated personality and can usually be found wrapped in a bacon blanket.

Who is Gudetama?

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In the early 20th century, behaviorist John B. Watson used this animal to study classical conditioning in the controversial “Little Albert” experiment.

What is a white rat?

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The underwater river located in Palawan recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River?

800

The full name of the main protagonist and defense attorney in the “Ace Attorney” series.

Who is Phoenix Wright?

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The first Japanese animated film to be nominated for and win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

What is “Spirited Away”?

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Psychologist B.F. Skinner conducted experiments with this type of animal, teaching them to read and play ping pong.

What are pigeons?

1200

The historical walled city in Manila originally built by the Spanish during the colonial period.

What is Intramuros?

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The name of the fungal infection that turns people into aggressive and mutated creatures in “The Last of Us.”

What is the Cordyceps infection?

1200

This Japanese girl group, formed by producer Yasushi Akimoto, holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's largest pop group.

What is AKB48?

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An African grey parrot, known for its remarkable ability to mimic human speech and understand language. He was studied by animal psychologist Dr. Irene Pepperberg.

Who is Alex the Parrot?

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The Filipino-American actress named the global tourism ambassador for the Philippines in 2023.

Who is Vanessa Hudgens?

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This turn-based RPG features an amnesiac protagonist who travels to various worlds in a spaceship-like train. It won the 2023 Game Award for Best Mobile Game of the Year.

What is Honkai: Star Rail?

1600

This traditional Japanese form of theater combines drama, music, and dance, with performers wearing elaborate makeup and costumes.

What is Kabuki?

2000

A therapy that involves interactions between patients and animals, such as dogs or horses, to promote emotional well-being and improve mental health.

What is pet therapy or animal-assisted therapy (AAT)?

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The historical nickname often used to describe the Philippines, emphasizing its beauty and significance among Southeast Asian nations. (Hint: Perla del Oriente in Spanish)

What is the Pearl of the Orient?

2000

In “Fire Emblem: Three Houses,” these are the three houses the player character, Byleth, can choose to teach and lead as a professor.

What are the Black Eagles, Blue Lions, and Golden Deer?

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The “Big 3” manga series that were highly popular and influential in the mid to late 2000s and early 2010s.

What are “Naruto,” “Bleach,” and “One Piece”?