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100

October 23, 2001, Apple changed music forever by launching this marvel, marketed with the tagline "1,000 songs in your pocket."

What is an i-pod?

100

This delicious duo only started their empire because a $5 correspondence course on pottery was too expensive compared to the $5 course on ice cream making.

Who are Ben and Jerry?

100

This is the largest state in the United States.  Largest land mass.  Largest coastline.  Just Big!  They say here the odds of meeting a man are good, but the goods are odd.

What is Alaska?

6,640 miles of coastline!

100

This ICONIC cartoon character was the first to be featured on a branded metal lunchbox back in 1935. He may be in his own WORLD but his LAND isn't covered in rats.

Who is Mickey Mouse?

100

This year was a big one.  Not only did it bring Superman to life, it was the beginning of the trapper keeper, showed us all GREASE LIGHTNING and, was the year Karen was born.

What is 1978?

200

Released in 2014, Taylor Swift explicitly marketed this album as her very first official, "documented pure pop album," completely leaving country music behind at that point in her career.

What is 1989

200

These two characters, played by Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker famously never got along in real life and rarely spoke to each other on set.  I guess it wasn't written in the STARS for them to get along.  They were often at WAR.

Who are R2D2 and C-3PO?

200

This state, in the western United States, has more people living there then all of Canada.

What is California?

200

Before the rubber eraser was invented in 1770, people used this everyday grocery rolled into balls to wipe away pencil mistakes.  

What is white bread?

200

Twister and Independence day ruled the box office this year.  While many mourned the passing of Tupac.  The macarena was taking over the sound waves. and Karen graduated from High School.

What was 1996?

300

This year was when Karen started High School and Nirvana's 'Nevermind' knocked Michael Jackson off the top of the Billboard charts. 

What is 1992?

300

This unlikely duo became best friends after baking brownies together on television in 2008. He spends most of his time on the West Coast, while she spends her time on the East Coast.  He's busy rapping about life, while she wraps all her gifts with a flair.

Who are Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart?

300

This country is so big it has ELEVEN different time zones.  

What is Russia?

300

This Dr. opened her first classroom in Rome, Italy, introducing a child-centered educational approach focused on self-directed activity and hands-on learning.

Who is Dr. Maria Montessori?

300

Karen is in great company for her birthday this year.  Not only does she share a birth year with Zoe Saldana, but also Usher, John Legend, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy turn this age in 2026.

What is 48?

400

Written primarily by Paul McCartney, this 1965 track has been covered by multiple artists earning it an official entry in the Guinness World Records.  Here is an audio clue.

What is Yesterday?

400

Their time machine was originally written as a regular household refrigerator in early drafts, but later became a classic icon as the Delorean.

Who are Marty and Doc Brown?

400

This city is so cramped that it has over 300 zip codes.  Some of its most famous buildings even have their OWN zip codes!

What is Manhattan or NYC?

The Empire State, Chrysler, and MetLife buildings are just a few that can claim exclusive rights to their own unique zip code.

400

Also known as the "Old Deluder Satan Act," this historic American legislation required towns of a certain size to hire this person, establishing the earliest foundation for tax-supported public education.

What is a teacher?

400

Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, Nordstrom, UPS, and Karen Nash all started or are headquartered in this state. The very first statewide celebration of Father’s Day took place in this state in 1910.

What is Washington State? 

500

February 3rd, 1959  On this date  Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens died in a plane crash otherwise known by this song.


What is the day the music died?

500

After decades of anticipation, this 2024 film finally marked the very first time audiences would see the title character dance to Bye-Bye-Bye and FINALLY see the appropriate super hero costume colors on the second main character (if you know the comic books you know this is true!).

What is Deadpool and Wolverine?

500

These two state capitals are the only two that rhyme!

What are Boston and Austin?

500

Opening in Germany, Froebel’s "children's garden" introduced the revolutionary concept that early childhood education should be rooted in guided play, social interaction, and song which lead to this grade level.

What is Kindergarten?

500

This Karen felt like she was on the "top of the world" and sang with her brother throughout the 1960's and 1970's.  Many people were named Karen after this famous lady.

Who is Karen Carpenter?