| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| A gem associated with a person’s month of origin. | birth stone | 89%
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| Prehistoric period characterized by primitive tools. | stone age | 78%
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| A buzzing high-rise full of honey-makers. | bee hive | 67%
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| Royalty runs through these veins. | blue blood | 67%
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| The busiest bug in the hive. | worker bee | 67%
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| Something that has existed or persisted for a very long time. | age old | 56%
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| When the crowd becomes part of the show. | audience participation | 56%
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| A pale shade often associated with infant boys. | baby blue | 56%
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| A silent, lung-powered projectile, often tipped with something sneaky. | blow dart | 56%
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| A circular target for bar games and friendly competition. | dart board | 56%
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| Where your pup (or you, after a fight) sleeps. | dog house | 56%
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| Extra earnings for risky work conditions. | hazard pay | 56%
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| Pre-recorded audience reactions used in entertainment. | laugh track | 56%
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| A hit below the belt—figuratively or literally. | low blow | 56%
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| Information that is no longer relevant. | old news | 56%
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| A prize just for showing up. | participation trophy | 56%
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| A structured system for determining wages. | pay scale | 56%
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| A luxury where food magically appears at your hotel door (for a price). | room service | 56%
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| A documented history of past performance. | track record | 56%
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| Where champions display their bling. | trophy case | 56%
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| A social gathering for viewing content together. | watch party | 56%
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| Golfer’s worst nightmare, right next to the sand trap. | water hazard | 56%
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| A toxic herbicide with a deadly past. | Agent Orange | 44%
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| A child born that secures legal residency or citizenship for parents. | anchor baby | 44%
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| An online marketplace for software downloads. | app store | 44%
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| A prolonged period of declining stock prices. | bear market | 44%
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| Love hurts. | broken heart | 44%
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| A deep dive into one specific situation. | case study | 44%
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| A solution used for removing dirt, or sanitizing. | cleaning agent | 44%
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| A private space for changing outfits. | dressing room | 44%
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| This content has been deemed safe for all ages. | general audience | 44%
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| A one-way door for blood flow. | heart valve | 44%
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| Child delivery occurring outside a medical facility. | home birth | 44%
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| Successfully potty-trained. | house broken | 44%
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| The fastest velocity in a vacuum. | light speed | 44%
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| Fancy bottled refreshment, straight from the earth. | mineral water | 44%
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| A person who presents stories on television. | news anchor | 44%
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| A fragrant sign of citrus in bloom. | orange blossom | 44%
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| The last one dancing, every time. | party animal | 44%
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| The smallest measurement ever noted for a category. | record low | 44%
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| Love at first sight. Or at least first five minutes. | speed dating | 44%
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| The removal of debris from roadways. | street cleaning | 44%
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| Trips over air and spills everything. | accident prone | 33%
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| An anatomical souvenir from one too many pints. | beer belly | 33%
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| A deep, hearty expression of amusement. | belly laugh | 33%
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| A substance applied for improved surface traction. | board wax | 33%
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| A method pairing individuals for mutual accountability. | buddy system | 33%
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| A structure enabling wireless communication. | cell tower | 33%
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| A public roadway within an urban area. | city street | 33%
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| Loves to be in charge, a bit too much. | control freak | 33%
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| A neighborhood group keeping an eye out. | crime watch | 33%
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| Cupid goes digital. | dating app | 33%
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| How much a country spends on protection. | defense budget | 33%
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| A bizarre mishap nobody saw coming. | freak accident | 33%
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| Offenses committed with a firearm. | gun crime | 33%
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| A small, easily carried firearm designed for close-range use. | hand gun | 33%
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| A collective intelligence formed by group thinking. | hive mind | 33%
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| A public space for commerce and events. | market square | 33%
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| The manipulation of thoughts or behaviors. | mind control | 33%
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| A frothy fountain favorite that’s totally kid-friendly. | root beer | 33%
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| A flavored sauce for leafy greens. | salad dressing | 33%
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| A violent attack in an educational setting. | school shooting | 33%
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| A sector focused on providing non-physical goods. | service industry | 33%
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| Make a wish! | shooting star | 33%
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| A number that, when multiplied by itself, equals a given value. | square root | 33%
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| A tropical yellow-green produce with ridged edges. | star fruit | 33%
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| A biological unit capable of developing into various forms. | stem cell | 33%
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| A friend who helps you cram for the test. | study buddy | 33%
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| A genre of game where you strategically place obstacles to stop invaders. | tower defense | 33%
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| A small cylindrical part controlling air or liquid flow. | valve stem | 33%
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| A person compensated based on hours. | wage worker | 33%
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| Where famous people stand perfectly still, forever. | wax museum | 33%
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| A safe haven for rescued or endangered wildlife. | animal sanctuary | 22%
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| When there’s more spending than savings. | budget crisis | 22%
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| Actions taken to handle an emergency. | crisis response | 22%
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| A colorful mix of nature’s candy. | fruit salad | 22%
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| An institution for early childhood education. | grade school | 22%
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| A four-legged helper for those who need it most. | guide dog | 22%
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| A small bulb signaling status changes. | indicator light | 22%
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| A widely accepted guideline in a profession. | industry standard | 22%
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| A high-ranking official overseeing compliance. | Inspector General | 22%
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| Instruction for leadership roles. | management training | 22%
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| The prettiest house on the block, but nobody lives there. | model home | 22%
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| An item of exceptionally high quality. | museum grade | 22%
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| A horizontal bodily posture facing downward. | prone position | 22%
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| A municipality where local policies limit cooperation with federal immigration laws. | sanctuary city | 22%
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| Tiny version of something big, but just as detailed. | scale model | 22%
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| The typical rate for a specific job. | standard wage | 22%
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| The administration of a retail location. | store management | 22%
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| A manual for learning specific skills | training guide | 22%
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| The masterminds behind your skyline. | architecture firm | 11%
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| The circulating reserve of a vital fluid. | blood supply | 11%
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| Checks if your walls won’t fall down. | building inspector | 11%
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| A terrifying Australian myth (watch the trees!). | drop bear | 11%
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| A strong and steady grip or leadership style. | firm hand | 11%
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| A device showing the location of something. | position indicator | 11%
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| The first ones to show up to that emergency. | response team | 11%
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| A delivery of necessary provisions, often in emergencies. | supply drop | 11%
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| The structure of a complex technological design. | system architecture | 11%
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| Work retreats, trust falls, and awkward icebreakers. | team building | 11%
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