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This Japanese word meaning “harbor wave” became the global term for a devastating ocean surge.

What is Tsunami?

200

This gas makes up most of the Earth’s atmosphere.

What is Nitrogen?

200

Dr. Seuss serves breakfast to Broadway's favorite founding father.

What is Green Eggs and Hamilton?

200

He built an ark to survive a great flood.

Who is Noah?

200

This streaming service uses a red “N” logo.

What is Netflix?

400

This Greek word meaning “circle of animals” is used for the 12 astrological signs.

What is Zodiac?

400

The powerhouse of the cell.

What is Mitochondria?

400

A beloved TV scientist takes a detour from the lab to Flavortown with a spiky-haired chef.

Who is Bill Nye the Science Guy Fieri?

400

This disciple famously denied knowing Jesus three times.

Who is Peter?

400

This singer’s albums 1989, Reputation, and Folklore broke worldwide sales records.

Who is Taylor Swift?

600

A word meaning “a sudden insight,” it comes from the Greek for “manifestation.”

What is Epiphany?

600

This fundamental force is responsible for holding the nucleus together.

What is The Strong Nuclear Force?

600

Spielberg's DNA-cloned dinosaurs take up residence in Monopoly's second-most-expensive property.

What is Jurassic Park Place?

600

This Old Testament figure wrestled with an angel and had his name changed to Israel.

Who is Jacob?

600

This long-running competition show features hidden identities singing in full costume.

What is The Masked Singer?

800

This German word for “lightning war” was used to describe rapid military assaults in WWII.

What is Blitzkrieg?

800

This law states that pressure and volume of a gas are inversely related.

What is Boyle's Law?

800

E.B. White's most helpful arachnid launches a medical website.

What is Charlotte's WebMD?

800

This queen saved her people by revealing a plot to her husband, King Xerxes.

Who is Esther?

800

This sci-fi series’ character “Eleven” helped make Eggo waffles iconic again.

What is Stranger Things?

1000

From Old French meaning “to pledge,” this word now refers to stealing someone’s ideas or words.

What is Plagiarize?

1000

This quantum mechanic’s equation describes how particles behave as waves.

What is Schrodinger's Equation?

1000

The contestants in a deadly Korean survival show win the Wimbledon final.

What is Squid Game Set Match?

1000

This prophet's vision included a valley of dry bones coming back to life.

Who is Ezekiel?
1000

This 2024 Oscar-winning film explored multiple timelines through a chaotic family drama.

What is Everything Everywhere All at Once?