World Geography
Music
2020
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This mountain is the tallest in North America
Denali (also known as Mount McKinley) is the highest mountain peak in North America. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.
100
The very first winner of American Idol
Kelly Clarkson
100
This 2020 American true crime documentary streaming television mini-series about the small, but deeply interconnected society of big cat conservationists, was watched by over 34 million people over its first ten days of being released.
Tiger King
200
This ocean is home to 75% of Earth's volcanoes
The Pacific Ocean basin is home to 75% of the world's volcanoes. These volcanoes actually form a ring around the Pacific Ocean basin and are known as the Ring of Fire.
200
This artist famously wore a dress made of meat to the MTV Music Awards.
Lady Gaga
200
This iconic singer-songwriter is credited with partially funding COVID vaccines.
Dolly Parton
300
The only continent with land in all four hemispheres.
Africa is the only continent that is in all four hemispheres: north, south, west, and east
300
This rock icon was the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men
David Bowie
300
In 2020, prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal duties. Their move became known as this.
The Megxit
400
This U.S. state has the largest aquifer.
Nebraska has the U.S.'s largest aquifer (underground lake/water supply) -- the Ogalala aquifer.
400
This pop star wrote songs for Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and Alice Cooper
Kesha
400
This is Baby Yoda's real name.
Grogu
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The revelation of Baby Yoda's name included a "Star Wars" easter egg fans might have missed. The fifth episode of “The Mandalorian's” second season dropped a bombshell on “Star Wars” fans: Baby Yoda's real name is Grogu.
500
This country boarders the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman.
Iran
500
Name this famous 90's musician
Eddie Vedder
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Eddie Vedder was the lead singer of Pearl Jam.
500
This 2020 film won an Academy Award for Best Picture. It was the first non-English language film to win this award.
Parasite
600
The least populated state in the U.S.
Wyoming
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Although it is the tenth largest state by area, Wyoming is the least populous of the 50 United States, with a population smaller than many major cities.
600
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This Athens, Georgia band wrote and performed the 1989 hit song, "Love Shack".
600
This invasive insect was spotted for the first time in the United States. It measures up to two inches and can wipe out entire bee colonies within hours.
Murder Hornet
700
The smallest independent country on Earth.
Vatican City
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With an area of just 0.44 kilometers, Vatican City is the world's smallest country. Also known as the Holy See, it fits within the Italian capital city of Rome, and is the center of the Catholic Church.
700
Elton John’s 1976 hit “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” was a duet with this vocalist
Kiki Dee
700
This businessman became the first person in history to amass a fortune over $200 billion.
Jeff Bezos
800
The only three countries completely surrounded by one other country.
Vatican City, San Marino, and Lesotho
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Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, and Vatican City & San Marino are both completely surrounded by Italy.
800
Ozzy Osbourne was the lead vocalist of this classic heavy metal band.
Black Sabbath
800
The winners of Love Island 2020.
Paige Turley and Finley Tapp