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100
Mario Mario and Luigi Luigi: very recognizable names in the video game industry. Known as the Mario Bros, these two plumbers in red and green overalls have been saving Princess Peach (Also known as Princess Toadstool) since 1985.
Um, Actually... Luigi's full name is Luigi Mario.
100
Captain America's shield is so strong because it is made of Adamantium, the same metal in Wolverine's skeleton.
Um, Actually... Cap's shield is made of Vibranium
100
Black Panther, the superheroic alter ego of Prince T'Challa, makes his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: Civil War. His solo film, shot domestically in Atlanta, Georgia and internationally in Argentina, Wakanda, and South Korea, stars Chadwick Boseman reprising the titular role.
Um, Actually... Wakanda isn't a real place
100
Goku, Saiyan warrior and hero of Earth, first learns the Kamehameha energy attack from the Namekian warrior Piccolo, incorporating it into his fighting technique and making it his signature move.
Um, Actually... Goku learned the Kamehameha technique from his Master Roshi
100
Meat is delicious, but also presents certain health risks. Because of the risk of Salmonella and Trichinosis the USDA recommends that poultry and pork should be cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Um, actually... chicken should be cooked at a higher temperature than pork.
200
In the original Crash Bandicoot, Crash can gain a new life by breaking a 1-Up Box or by collecting 100 mangoes.
Um, Actually... Crash does not collect mangos, he collects Wumpa fruit
200
One of the more popular subgenres of anime and manga centers on a scenario in which multiple pilots assemble a giant mecha robot out of smaller sub-robots, a trope that can be seen in cartoons such as Voltron, live-action TV shows such as Power Rangers, and movies such as Transformers.
Um, Actually... Transformers are not from Anime or Manga
200
Boba Fett, whose distinctive Mandalorian armor, jetpack, and orange lightsaber, make him a fearsome opponent indeed, pilots a ship known as Slave One.
Um, Actually... Boba Fett does not use a lightsaber.
200
The Crystal Gems have the ability to form Fusions, combining their bodies and souls together through emotional harmony with each other, often accompanied by a ritualized dance. Non-fusion Gems like Garnet, Pearl, and Amethyst can combine to make use of the extreme power and size of the fusions, but also just to express their love and affection for each other.
Um, Actually... Garnet is fusion
200
In the event of an earthquake, the safest place to be is in a doorframe because these are the most structurally sound elements of most buildings and will remain standing even if the rest of the building collapses.
Um, Actually... the safest place to be during an earthquake is under a desk or table.
300
Knuckles, the last surviving Echidna in the Sonic universe, is bound to his home in the Green Hill Zone, protecting the Master Emerald.
Um, Actually... Knuckles does not live in Green Hill Zone, he lives on Angel Island.
300
In the book "Horton Hears a Who" by Dr. Seuss, all the Who's almost fail to make enough noise to prove that they exist because of a boy named JoJo who was too busy playing with a paddle ball.
Um, Actually... JoJo was too busy playing with a yoyo
300
Syndrome, the villainous alter ego of Buddy Pine, meets his untimely demise at the hands, or rather claws, of his own Omnidroid, which targets him and his remote control as a threat during the staged "fight" in the city of Metroville.
Um, Actually... syndrome is defeated after getting his cape stuck in a jet engine.
300
In "Dragon Ball Z," character names follow peculiar patterns of references and puns. Saiyans are all named after vegetables, Namekians are named after musical instruments and snails, and gods of destruction are named after different types of fruits
Um, Actually... the gods of destruction are named after beverages
300
Bleach is a versatile and powerful cleaner that can be mixed with windex to remove mildew, mixed with laundry detergent to whiten clothes, and mixed with warm water to brighten and polish glass dishware.
Um, Actually... mixing Bleach and Windex causes a chemical reaction that creates poisonous gas.
400
Every Pokémon is classified as at least one of eighteen types, one of the rarest of which is the "dragon" type. Weak against ice attacks and other dragon attacks, this type includes Dragonite, Salamence, and Charizard.
Um... Actually, Charizard is not a dragon type pokemon
400
In Harry Potter, the Deathly Hallows are the magical items won by the Peverell Brothers from Gellert Grindelwald: The Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisiblity.
Um, Actually... the Peverell Brothers won the magical items from the Grim Reaper, Death.
400
In the Wizard of Oz, The main character Dorothy is taken away from her home in Arkansas due to a ravaging tornado. By the end of the movie, Dorothy finds out that she can get home by putting on ruby slippers, clicking her heels, and saying "there's no place like home"
Um, Actually... Dorothy does not live in Arkansas, she lives in Kansas.
400
Izuku Midoriya also known as his hero name "Deku" gains his powers from accepting legendary hero All Might's offer to pass down "One for All" to him. However, in order for the power to pass down Midoriya must ingest some of All Might's DNA, so he decides to down a cup of All Might's sweat.
Um, Actually... Midoriya eats a strand of All Might's hair to ingest his DNA.
400
Proper treatment for a minor burn is to immediately wash the burn with anti-bacterial soap, apply ice intermittently for 10-15 minutes, then wrap in a dry cloth.
Um, Actually... applying ice to a burn immediately may cause the skin to irritate and tear.
500
Match The Map to its Respective Game!
500
The Japanese publication "Weekly Shonen Jump" puts out comics primarily targeting 12- to 18-year-olds, and has been running for roughly 50 years. Many popular anime series started as serialized manga here, including "Dragonball," "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure," "Bleach," "Fist of the North Star," "One Piece," "Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo," "Vinland Saga," and "Naruto."
Um, Actually... Vinland Saga is not a shonen jump published manga
500
In the Disney movie, the sword in the stone, Arthur is able to be crowned king after pulling the titular sword out of the stone.
Um, Actually... the sword was stuck in an anvil.
500
The Nickelodeon series "Avatar: The Last Air Bender" categorizes the series' seasons into "books" that are named after the respective element Aang learns during that season. The order of these books are Water, Earth, Fire, and Air.
Um, Actually... the book of Air is not an actual book / season.
500
Dogs may be a non-verbal species, but they can still respond to verbal instructions. It's typically recommended to teach your dog a hand signal command before its matching verbal one, but once you're using words you'll want to be sure to speak in a clear, low, authoritative voice to ensure your dog listens.
Um, Actually... speaking in a higher pitched voice and excited tone helps dogs listen better.
600
In the game Portal, the player is treated to the song "Still Alive" sung by the game's main antagonist, Cortana, after beating the game.
Um, Actually Portal's main antagonist is named GLaDOS.
600
In Lord of the Rings, Frodo ultimately comes to hold the powerful One Ring when his grandfather, Bilbo Baggins, leaves it for him on the mantle.
Um, Actually... Frodo and Bilbo are cousins
600
The "Hunger Games" takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of North America, now called "Panem" as a simplification of "Pan America."
Um, Actually... Panem does not stand for "Pan America", it just means "Bread"
600
After finding a bizarre creature in a trash can, Dustin adopts it as a pet, naming it D'Artagnan for the character from his favorite novel "The Three Musketeers" (or Dart for short). It is only later that Dustin realizes Dart is a young Demogorgon, and thus incredibly dangerous.
Um, Actually... The name comes from "The Three Musketeers" candy bar and not from the book.
600
When disposing of cooking fat it’s important to know what kind of fat you’re using. Vegetable fats like canola and olive oil never solidify at room temperature and can therefore be poured down the drain. Animal fats like bacon drippings, lard, and shmaltz solidify at room temperature and should be thrown in the trash.
Um, Actually... you should never throw any types of fats down the drain, since it will cause drain blockages