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This country has three capital cities (one administrative/executive, one legislative and one judicial)
What is South Africa?
This musical features the song “Defying Gravity” and is based on a novel inspired by The Wizard of Oz.
What is Wicked?
These US presidents are the only 2 who didn't live in the White House while serving.
Who is Gerogre Washington?
Who is Truman? (1948-1952 due to structural failing)
This actor has starred in "The Lego Movie", "Passengers", "Jurrasic World" and "The Super Mario Bros Movie"
Who is Chris Pratt?
This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice paired with raw fish, and its name literally means “sour rice".
What is sushi?
This country has an island within a lake on an island within a lake on an island
What is the Philippines? (Vulcan Point)
This Stephen Sondheim musical is set in 19th-century London and centers on a murderous barber seeking revenge.
What is Sweeney Todd?
Known as “The Maid of Orléans,” she led French troops to several victories during the Hundred Years’ War before being captured and executed
Who is Joan of Arc?
This Australian actor is known for playing a norse god and is married to Bg and Weena's ex neighbour
Who is Chris Hemsworth?
This food never expires, with archaeologists having found a 3,000-year-old pot of this food which was still edible
What is honey?
These two countries share the longest international land border
What is Canada and the USA?
This musical originally premiered in 1951 but had its setlist changed permanently after its 1972 film adaptation
What is Cabaret?
This ancient empire, centered in modern-day Iraq, is famous for its code of laws carved onto a stone stele around 1754 BCE.
What is Babylon (or “the Babylonian Empire”)?
This Genoese navigator, sailing under the Spanish Crown, made four transatlantic voyages and later died believing he had reached Asia.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Known as the “bread of the Andes,” this tuber comes in hundreds of varieties and was a staple for the Inca civilization.
What is the potato?
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This country's lowest point is 1400 m above sea level.
In this musical, a mysterious figure haunts a Paris opera house, tutoring a young soprano while hiding his disfigured face behind a mask.
What is the Phantom of the Opera?
In 1521, this Spanish conquistador led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and claimed large parts of Mexico for Spain.
Who is Hernán Cortés?
This British singer is the lead vocalist and composer for a band with 7 wins and around 39 grammy nominations
Who is Chris Martin?
Known as the “queen of cheeses,” this French cheese from the Normandy region is made from cow’s milk, is soft and bloomy-rinded, and is traditionally aged on pine boards.
What is Camembert?
This country contains both the world’s driest non-polar desert and some of the largest salt flats on Earth.
What is Chile?
While conceptualizing this musical, the narrator of this piece was supposed to be Che Guevara
What is Evita?
This political philosopher wrote “The Prince” in 1513, offering advice on ruling with pragmatism and sometimes ruthless tactics, influencing leaders for centuries.
Who is Niccolò Machiavelli?
This actor famously portrayed Superman in the late 1970s and later became a major disability rights advocate.
Who is Christopher Reeve?
This rare Japanese delicacy is made from fermented soybeans and has a strong, pungent smell; it’s often eaten with rice for breakfast.
What is natto?