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100

The Rocky Mountains run through these two North American countries.

What are the United States and Canada? 

You can take scenic train rides through the mountains in both countries.

100

If you don’t get out in the sun or drink milk, the only known plant source for this vitamin that prevents rickets comes from mushrooms.

What is vitamin D?

100

Its tagline is “All the news that’s fit to print.”

What is The New York Times? 

BBC calls the NYT tagline “the most famous seven words in U.S. journalism.” The NYT also delights many subscribers with a popular but notoriously difficult crossword puzzle.

100

Some people wear their hearts on this.

What is their sleeve?

 It’s best to play poker with these types of people because you can read their hand through their emotions.

100

Born September 2, 1951, he plays the role of a plastic surgeon on St. Elsewhere, but you’ve seen him more recently in the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS.

Who is Mark Harmon?

In 2002, he had a recurring role of Agent Simon Donovan on The West Wing.

200

These are the two largest continents by landmass and population.

What are Asia and Africa? 

Asia is the largest continent.

200

This steel cut or rolled breakfast food is rich in beta glucans.

What is oatmeal? 

Beta glucans turn into a gel in the digestive tract and absorb cholesterol before the body can absorb it. Sfgate.com reports, “Getting 3 grams of betaglucan a day may help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 8 percent.” A cup of cooked oatmeal provides two grams of beta glucans.

200

This weekly magazine designates a Person of the Year.

What is Time? 

The Person of the Year is not necessarily a popular person; it is the person who has had the most influence over the past year. In 1979 during the Iran hostage situation, the magazine selected Ayatollah Khomeini.

200

If you grew up with lots of siblings, you likely often wore these instead of getting new clothes.

What are hand-me-downs?

Because children grow so fast, hand-me-downs are generally gently used.

200

Born September 4, 1930, this Broadway, TV, and film actress and dancer has appeared with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Gene Kelly. She starred in My Blue Heaven, Anything Goes, The Joker Is Wild, and Les Girls

Who is Mitzi Gaynor? 

Among other Broadway shows, she starred in There’s No Business Like Show Business and The Birds and the Bees.

300

This continent has no permanent residents.

What is Antarctica? 

Scientists rotate in and out of Antarctica, and there are no countries located on the continent. Tourists are allowed from November through March, and the only access is by ship. You can catch a flight from Australia for a flyover, but you can’t land by airplane.

300

Curcumin is an active ingredient in this spice often used in Indian cooking.

What is turmeric?

It gives curry its yellow color. The spice contains anti-inflammatory properties and is an antioxidant.

300

This national women’s magazine is best known for its “Dos and Don’ts” section.

What is Glamour? 

Its “Dos and Don’ts” section dates to the magazine’s debut in 1939, and it is still wildly popular.

300

When money is tight, you can save money by tightening this.

What is your belt?

300

Born September 9, 1960, this British actor gained international popularity from his starring role in Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones’s Diary. He played opposite Julia Roberts in Notting Hill.

Who is Hugh Grant?

More recently, he starred as the British prime minister in Love Actually.

400

This continent has the most countries.

What is Africa? 

The continent is currently comprised of 54 sovereign states and several territories.

400

This bulbous plant, also known as allium, was routinely used in ancient times to treat various diseases.

What is garlic?

A 2014 journal article entitled “Garlic: A Review of Potential Therapeutic Effects” suggests there may be a revival of the therapeutic values of garlic in the treatment of different diseases.

400

This teen fashion magazine shuttered its print operation and moved to an online-only format in 2018.

What is Seventeen? 

Other popular magazines have gone to the online-only format, including Cooking Light and Coastal Living.

400

When you have a problem to solve, put on this head gear.

What is thinking cap?

400

Born September 13, 1969, he created the character of Madea, an eccentric grandma, and cast himself in the role. A few Madea films include Madea’s Family Reunion, Madea Goes to Jail, and A Madea Christmas.

Who is Tyler Perry? 

He retired the Madea character in 2019. Critics hated the films, but audiences loved them. The films grossed more than $500 million.

500

This country is the largest in the subcontinent of North America.

What is Canada? 

The US is slightly smaller.

500

ECGC comes from the tannins in tea of this color.

What is green?

ECGC is a powerful antioxidant, and it might protect against cancer, although the positive studies catalogued by the National Cancer Institute have been conducted in test tubes and on animals—not on humans. So far, tests on humans are inconclusive. It also helps with cognition, and it has been suggested that it can help with weight control.

500

This international financial and political magazine’s January issue is coveted for its cover, which illustrates trends and predictions for the coming year.

What is the Economist?

500

Of course, you would never be involved in a shady deal, but those who are line these clothing parts.

What are their pockets?

500

Born September 5, 1951, his career took off with his leading role in Mr. Mom, and he’s best known for playing Batman.

Who is Michael Keaton? 

In his Batman films, Danny DeVito plays the Penguin, and Jack Nicholson plays the Joker.