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Around the World in 5 Clues
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100

This organ allows fish to extract oxygen from water.

What are gills?

100

During the elk rut, males broadcast this high‑pitched vocalization to advertise dominance and attract cows.

What is bugling?

100

This country is set to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.

What is Italy?

100

Which countries are set to host the 2026 World Cup? 

What are Mexico, USA and Canada?

100

This plant, associated with Christmas, is actually a parasitic species that grows on trees.

What is mistletoe?

200

Sharks and rays belong to this class of fish.

What is cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes)?

200

In cervids, the highly vascular tissue that nourishes rapidly growing antlers in spring and summer is called this.

What is velvet?

200

This company, founded by Elon Musk, operates the Starlink satellite internet network.

What is SpaceX?

200

This South American statue overlooks Rio de Janeiro from Mount Corcovado.

What is Christ the Redeemer?

200

In Mexico, this flower is a popular Christmas decoration.

What is a poinsettia?

300

Most bony fish stay afloat thanks to this buoyancy organ.

What is the swim bladder?

300

What ungulate is blocking 'The Polar Express' headed for the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

What are Caribou?

300

What was the name of the mystic hired by the Russian Romanov family hoping to heal their youngest son, Alexei?

Who is Rasputin?

300

This temple complex in Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the world.

What is Angkor Wat?

300

 In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold dreams of installing this in his backyard.

What is a swimming pool?

400

The term for salmon migrating from ocean to freshwater to spawn.

What is anadromous migration?

400

Following wolf reintroduction, changes in ungulate behavior and vegetation structure exemplify this top‑down ecological phenomenon.

What is a trophic cascade (behaviorally mediated)?

400

This streaming company has made headlines for it's offer to purchase Warner Bros for 82.7 billion dollars.

What is Netflix?

400

This European capital sits on both sides of the Danube River.

What is Budapest?

400

“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings” comes from this classic film.

What is It’s a Wonderful Life?

500

This species holds the title of fastest fish in the ocean.

What is the sailfish?

500

Brown bears belong to this genus, which includes species like the Kodiak and grizzly bear.

What is Ursus?

500

This is the smallest country in the world by land area.

What is Vatican City?

500

This ocean touches the coasts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What is the Indian Ocean?

500

This popular song was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.

What is Jingle Bells?