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This Minnesotan mammal was the companion of the mythical Paul Bunyan; according to folklore, his steps created the 10,000 lakes
Who was Babe the Blue Ox?
The Statue of Liberty was originally built in this country, before being gifted to the U.S.
What is France?
This scientist's book, On the Origin of Species, helped to popularize the theory of evolution
Who was Charles Darwin?
A question to get to know each other; also, a ship designed to move through frozen passages
What is an icebreaker?
The soundtrack for this hit movie broke records in 2025, having 4 songs simultaneously in the Billboard Top 10
What is KPop Demon Hunters?
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This college mascot is known for performing various tricks; most famously, spinning his head 360°
This statue, completed in 1931, sits on a mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro
What is Christ the Redeemer?
Many fun facts exist about this fruit, from sharing 70% of its DNA with humans to containing radioactive potassium-40
What is the banana?
Hansel and Gretel went out into the woods, only to find a house made out of this wintertime treat
What is gingerbread?
Known as the "Queen of Pop", she wrote "Vogue" and "Material Girl"
Who is Madonna?
The mascot for Pillsbury is known by this colloquial name, as opposed to his official name of "Poppin' Fresh"
Who is the Pillsbury Doughboy?
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor contained thousands of these statues, an army that would follow him into the afterlife
What are the Terracotta Warriors?
The number of bones in an adult human body
What is 206?
This sport, usually played on frozen lakes, has teams trying to shoot a ball into each others' goals
What is broomball?
This country has won the most World Cups (5), with Germany and Italy tied for second (4)
What is Brazil?
This leafy character was originally created by the Minnesota Valley Canning Company in 1925; now, a 55' statue of him stands in Blue Earth
Who is the Jolly Green Giant?
This famous statue by Michelangelo is considered to be the epitome of Renaissance ideals
What is Michelangelo's David?
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This mammal is one of nature's strangest; not only does it lay eggs, but it also has a duck-like bill and venom in its legs
This Southern dessert is usually eaten during the holiday season; it primarily features sugar, water, nuts, and butter
What is peanut brittle?
This is the first positive whole number to contain the letter "a"
What is one thousand?
This rodent duo presides over the Minnesota State Fair; their striped suits and straw hats make them easily recognizable
Who are Fairborne and Fairchild?
Athletes in Ancient Greece prayed before this Ancient Wonder of the World during the Olympics
What was the Statue of Zeus at Olympia?
This is the shape of a DNA molecule
What is a double helix?
This cool-weather crop is one of few vegetables to be able to withstand hard frosts; the cold weather only serves to make its florets sweeter
What is broccoli?
A legislative body; also, a group of owls
What is a parliament?