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100

When pasta is finished cooking, but still slightly firm to the bite it is considered this.

What is al dente?

100
This de facto leader of The Muppets is arguably the most famous of the frogs.

Who is Kermit?

100

Mark Zuckerberg launches this social media platform in February of 2004.

What is (The)Facebook?

100

Next month, August 19-22, will see Chicago hosting this political event.

What is the Democratic National Convention?

200

This is the method in cooking where you boil food (usually vegetables) and then immediately submerge the boiled food in an ice bath.

What is blanching?

200

This controlling frog rules the airwaves in the animated series, Futurama.

Who is Hypnotoad?

200

This Disney film, featuring a family of superheroes, premiered in October.

What is The Incredibles?

200

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300

This method of cooking begins by browning the meat or vegetables, then cooking it in a small amount of liquid until extremely tender.

What is braising?

300

In the Disney series Amphibia, this loyal and energetic frog is Anne's best friend.

Who is Sprig Plantar?

300

This Nintendo console released first in November of 2004.

What is the Nintendo DS?

400

This method of cooking poultry involves splitting the bird and flattening the bird's chest.

What is spatchcocking?

400

Ed and Bev Bighead are the froggy neighbors of the titular character in this animated series about the daily struggles of a wallaby.

What is Rocco's Modern Life?

400

The tallest man-made structure, the Burj Khalifa, began construction in this UAE city in January of 2004.

What is Dubai?

500

This is the culinary term for the bits at the bottom of a pan after browning meats or vegetables.

What is Fond?

500

In Looney Toons, this frog wears a top hat, carries a cane, and dances in the style of vaudeville. 

Who is Michigan J. Frog?

500

In August of 2004, the summer Olympics began in this European country.

What is Greece?