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Doomsday
100
This Ivy League university in New Jersey is known for its orange-and-black colors and a name that also means “aristocracy.”
What is Princeton?
100
Today’s kids have Bluey, but in the ’90s, this other blue pup used paw prints and a notebook to help solve puzzles.
Who is Blue?
100
This electric rodent is the mascot of Pokémon and has been shocking fans since the late '90s.
Who is Pikachu?
100
Though kabaddi is popular, this bat-and-ball sport is by far the most watched and beloved in India — with national heroes like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
What is cricket?
100
This 16th-century French astrologer published cryptic predictions that some say have “foreseen” the end of the world.
Who is Nostradamus?
200
Located in Austin, this university’s mascot is a longhorn named Bevo, and fans bleed burnt orange.
What is UT-Austin?
200
These colorful plastic figures had wild, fuzzy hair and were often swapped or collected at recess.
What are troll dolls?
200
By day, she's clumsy schoolgirl Usagi Tsukino, but when danger calls, she transforms into this magical guardian of love and justice.
Who is Sailor Moon?
200
Though its name suggests otherwise, this famous cycling race often starts in a different country before finishing in Paris.
What is the Tour de France?
200
According to some religious beliefs, this apocalyptic event will involve the saved rising to heaven and the rest left behind.
What is the Rapture?
300
Howard, Spelman, and Morehouse are examples of this type of institution, established primarily to serve African American students before the Civil Rights era.
What is an HBCU?
300
This messy kids’ board game involved plastic hammers, hippos, and marbles — and got very competitive.
What is Hungry Hungry Hippos?
300
This spiky-haired Saiyan yells a lot, loves to fight, and stars in Dragon Ball Z.
Who is Goku?
300
This tennis star from Switzerland is known for his elegant style and holds 20 Grand Slam titles.
Who is Roger Federer?
300
According to an interpretation of the Mayan calendar, the world was supposed to end on this date — but spoiler: it didn’t.
What is December 21, 2012?
400
This Massachusetts women’s college, part of the Seven Sisters, counts Gloria Steinem among its graduates and is known for its progressive traditions and open curriculum.
What is Smith College?
400
This turtle hero shares a name with a Renaissance master — but in the ’90s, that name was also famous for starring in Titanic.
Who is Leonardo?
400
This orange-clad ninja dreams of becoming the Hokage.
Who is Naruto?
400
This African nation is known for producing world-class long-distance runners — especially from the high-altitude region of the Rift Valley.
What is Kenya?
400
This theoretical point in the future refers to when artificial intelligence becomes uncontrollable and surpasses human understanding.
What is the Singularity?
500
The University of California, Santa Cruz chose this slow, slimy creature as its mascot — partly as a protest against more traditional, aggressive animals.
What is a banana slug?
500
Before the Jonas Brothers, these three long-haired brothers made tweens swoon with their 1997 hit “MMMBop.”
Who is Hanson?
500
This determined Attack on Titan protagonist swore to defeat the Titans and explore the world beyond the walls.
Who is Eren Yeager?
500
Known for his versatility and precision passing, Joshua Kimmich captains both the German national team and the top Bundesliga club based in this city.
What is Munich?
500
A sudden reversal of this planetary feature — which helps shield Earth from solar radiation — could wreak havoc on navigation, satellites, and the power grid.
What is the magnetic field (or magnetic pole reversal)?