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100
This word, which was first used around A.D. 110 by Ignatius of Antioch, comes from the Greek katholikos, meaning "universal" or "toward the whole."
What is Catholic?
100
Famed for his legendary expulsion of snakes from Ireland, this 5th-century Roman missionary's feast day is now a global celebration featuring parades and green beer.
Who is St. Patrick?
100
This was Veronica's first holiday out of the womb, celebrated only 5 days after she was born.
What is Thanksgiving?
100
This pet, which was revered in Ancient Egypt, is also a staple in both godparents' apartments.
What are cats? (2 for Nich and 1 for Monika)
100
This month has the highest number of birthdays worldwide.
What is August?
200
This popular flower is used to represent the Virgin Mary's beauty, virtue, and purity. But, as frontman Bret Michaels famously stated, they tend to have thorns!
What is a rose?
200
Similar to famous wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson, Saint Peter was considered this for the Catholic Church.
What is "the Rock"?
200
This birth date is shared by celebrities including Richard Kind, Mark Ruffalo, Jamie Lee Curtis, Scarlett Johansson, and Veronica Maria DiFranco.
What is November 22nd?
200
This specific theme park, known for it's display of tasty worldly treats, is ranked as Kuma Monika's favorite theme park.
What is Epcot?
200
Babies can do these two things simultaneously, allowing them to breastfeed.
What are breathe and swallow?
300
This country, which is home to a rather large and famous statue of Jesus, has the most Catholics of any nation in the world.
What is Brazil?
300
Considered by many to be the "best" saint, this figure is best known for his secret gift-gifting and immense generosity.
Who is St. Nicholas?
300
This word is found across Indo-European languages and was the first to be uttered by Veronica, much to her father's dismay.
What is Mamma?
300
Cumbar Nich supports this swahbuckling baseball team from his hometown.
Who are the Pittsburgh Pirates?
300
This infamous nursery rhyme character "sat on a wall" mere moments before he experienced "a great fall."
Who is Humpty-Dumpty?
400
This major historical event, which included a heated debate over the leavening of bread, "cut" the Latin and Greek churches in two.
What is The Great Schism?
400
Saint Veronica is best known for this famous act of compassion.
What is wiping the face of Jesus?
400
This carb-heavy breakfast favorite was Veronica's favorite food in utero.
What are pancakes with REAL maple syrup?
400
Cumbar Nich can trace his family roots to this Croatian island, which is famed for its sheep's milk cheese.
What is Pag? (and its famous Paški Sir cheese)
400
This diaper failure results in messy clothes, upset parents, and a nice bath for Veronica.
What is a blowout?
500
A Chicago native, Pope Leo XIV is famously a diehard fan of this American League baseball team, which is named after a common article of clothing and lost a shocking 121 games in 2024!
What are the White Sox?
500
Did you know that there is a SECOND Saint Veronica? The Italian woman received the stigmata and shares this surname with a former New York City mayor.
What is Giuliani?
500
At her 4 month appointment, Veronica achieved this milestone, marking her first "score" in life.
What is 20 lbs?
500
In November, you'll find Cumbar Nich watching movies starring this eccentric performer, perhaps best known for his leading role in National Treasure.
Who is Nicolas Cage?
500
This soothing item disappears at the least opportune moments, forcing Veronica's parents to run around the house searching for it.
What is the pacifier? (or doodah)
600
While the U.S. Army utilizes units like Delta Force for specialized tactical missions, the Vatican has relied on this colorful, halberd-wielding military unit to protect the Pope since 1506.
What is the Swiss Guard?
600
The name Veronica (or Veronika) means "True Image," making it appropriate that Saint Veronica is the Patron Saint of this profession.
What is Photography?
600
This tasty orange treat that grows underground was Veronica's first "real" food.
What is sweet potato? (but actually was a tiny bit of egg yolk that Elizabeth fed her at like 3.5 months and then came into my office and freaked out saying "omg omg I shouldn't have done that I wasn't thinking is she going to be okay??")
600
This natural spring water brand is Kuma Monika's preferred choice.
What is Deer Park?
600
When a baby cries in the middle of the night, fathers instinctively pull this maneuver, which scientists believe is an evolutionary "fight or flight" response.
What is "pretend to be asleep"?
700
In this epic 14th-century Italian poem, the author takes a guided tour through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
What is The Divine Comedy (or Dante's Inferno)?
700
Saint Veronica suffered from a blood-related disorder for much of her life, until she touched this object and was miraculously healed.
What is the garment of Jesus Christ?
700
Veronica's length at birth (in inches), which is also the eighth prime number.
What is 19?
700
This cinematic classic, featuring Morgan Freeman as a character named after a color, is Kuma Monika's favorite movie.
What is The Shawshank Redemption?
700
Babies often take outdoor winter naps in this part of the world due to a long-held belief that fresh, cold air improves sleep and immunity.
What is Scandinavia (or Nordic countries)?
800
Originally an official position within the Catholic Church, this "infernal" title was given to the person assigned to argue against a candidate's canonization for sainthood.
What is the devil's advocate?
800
After helping Jesus, St. Veronica used the same veil to cure Roman Emperor Tiberius of this common biblical affliction which forced its victims to live in isolation.
What is leprosy?
800
Elizabeth and Veronica have matching "Jesus kisses" which are known to normal people as birth marks, on which part of their bodies (must get the appendage and side correct)
What is the right leg (thigh)?
800
Cumbar Nich has seen this aquatically-named jam band 34 times, including 2026 shows at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Who is Phish?
800
This is the dark and tarry first bowel movement of a newborns' life.
What is meconium?