1. The Maldives
   The Galapagos
2. The Marinas
   The Philippines

The sheer magnitude of life on the Galapagos Islands gave Charles Darwin the food for thought he needed to develop his Theory of Natural Selection, the widely accepted version of evolution we subscribe to today.

1. London
   Stratford-Upon-Avon
2. Sheffield
   Liverpool

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison all hail from Liverpool, England. They originally got together in early 1960 and went on to become one of the most influential bands in musical history.

1. Polaris
   Orion
2. Sirius
   Pluto

Polaris is the brightest star in Ursa Minor, and it is commonly referred to as the North Star. For centuries, this bright celestial feature has been used for navigation on the high seas.

1. Paul Simon
   Jimi Hendrix
2. Robert Johnson
   Gene Simmons

Robert Johnson famously sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the ability to play guitar like nobody else in the world. He died at 27, starting the macabre and spooky "Curse of 27."

1. Joeys
   Cubs
2. Spawn
   Foals

Baby kangaroos are referred to as "joeys" and often spend a lot of time in their mother's front pouch until they are old enough to start hopping and punching just like the grown 'roos.

1. Volga
   Styx
2. Nile
   Dreams

The River Styx is not the ideal place to bring a picnic lunch and relax for a while. In Greek mythology, this river connects the world of the living with the deep and dark underworld.

1. Scrooge
   Jack Frost
2. Rudolf
   Frosty

Frosty the snowman might have been a "happy, jolly soul," but this Christmas character was also the victim of rising temperatures that had him scurrying for the North Pole with the help of some children.

1. Capybara
   Squirrel
2. Possum
   Prairie dog

Prairie dogs are cute little creatures who know that there's a tremendous benefit to be had by working together to get the job done. They hate being alone, and every dog in a pack has its own job.

1. Dante
   Michelangelo
2. Salvador Dali
   Shakespeare

"The Divine Comedy" is an epic poem in three parts, and it tells the story of heaven, purgatory and hell. It is considered to be one of the most important poems in all of Italian literature.

1. Ayutthaya
   Petra
2. Bethlehem
   Siem Reap

The climactic ending of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" takes place in the real Jordanian city of Petra. This ancient city is considered to be one of the wonders of the world.

1. Peso
   Euro
2. Baht
   Yen

The yen is the official currency of Japan, and it is also the third most popular currency to trade on international markets. It tends to be fairly strong, even against the euro and the dollar.

1. Zipaqueria Caves
   Batu Caves
2. Mammoth Caves
   Galway Caves

The Batu Caves are an easy day trip from Malaysia's Kuala Lumper, and they're well worth the trip. This intricate system of caves doubles as temples designed for many Hindu deities.

1. Rembrandt
   Dali
2. Michelangelo
   da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was a true "Renaissance Man." He was an inventor, sculptor and painter. His most famous piece is the "Mona Lisa," a small painting that some say could be the master himself!

1. Bogota
   Cusco
2. Lima
   Buenos Aires

Lima is the capital city of Peru. Established in the mid-1500s, Lima remains an important city for travelers because it is home to the largest international airport in the country, as well as Incan ruins.

1. Penicillin
   Scurvy
2. Ibuprofen
   Dramamine

Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin saved hundreds of millions of lives all over the world because illnesses like pneumonia and sepsis were no longer certain death sentences.

1. Kiev
   Moscow
2. Vladivostok
   Pripyat

Thanks to HBO's latest series on the Chernobyl disaster, the ghost town of Pripyat has been getting a lot of attention. This city was abandoned immediately after the catastrophe and remains frozen in time.

1. Mica
   Graphite
2. Lead
   Silver

The commonly held belief that pencils contain lead is simply untrue. Lead hasn't been used since ancient times. These days, your No. 2 pencil will write with ease with a graphite core.

1. Lake Victoria
   Lake Malawi
2. Lake Superior
   Lake Titicaca

Sky-high, massive Lake Titicaca sits right on the Peruvian and Bolivian border, and the two countries share it. Some of the islands belong to the Bolivians and some to the Peruvians.

1. Acai
   Aloe
2. Cactus
   Jade

Aloe is the No. 1 ingredient in any good sunburn treatment, and this cooling green plant has been used for centuries to aid burnt skin. It's also sometimes consumed as a superfood.

1. Atlantic
   Indian
2. Pacific
   Caribbean

The Pacific Ocean is a vast body of water that stretches all the way between the Americas and Southeast Asia. It also cuts a huge, wide band across our planet from north to south.

1. Pierogi
   Dim Sum
2. Gyoza
   Torte

Pierogi are Polish dumplings that can be filled with savory or sweet surprises. They can be boiled, baked or fried, and the savory ones are often served with a dollop of sour cream on the side.

1. The Olympics
   The Stanley Cup
2. The FIFA World Cup
   The Superbowl

First held in 1930 at the Estadio Centenario (shown here) in Montevideo, Uruguay, the FIFA World Cup rolls around every four years and soccer/football fans all over the world are delighted. Even in the U.S., where soccer generally takes a backseat to American football, there are celebrations.

1. Mole
   Pico de Gallo
2. Salsa
   Chipotle

Making mole is varsity-level cooking. This Mexican sauce combines garlic, onions, spices, seeds, and bittersweet chocolate together in a layered and complex sauce that truly is a culinary masterpiece.

1. Lilac
   Bonsai
2. Birch
   Miniature Pine

Bonsai actually refers to a style of tree, rather than a type of tree and is the result of aggressive pruning and shaping. Some bonsais have been known to be as small as gum drops.

1. Red, yellow, blue
   Gold, white, black
2. Green, blue, purple
   Orange, green, purple

Red, yellow and blue are the original primary colors that you probably learned about in your fourth-grade art class. Mix them together and you can make any number of different shades.

1. The Rough Riders
   The Minutemen
2. The United Postal Workers On Horseback
   The Pony Express

The Pony Express only ran for about a year, serving the territory between Missouri and California with mail, newspaper and parcel delivery. Despite the long ride times, it billed itself as a fast service.

1. Graphite
   Zirconia
2. Mica
   Carbon

Diamonds are made out of hyper-condensed carbon. These sparkly stones certainly come from humble beginnings, but they are not as rare as you would believe. Diamonds are quite common.

1. Ramesses
   Tutankhamun
2. Hatshepsut
   Amenhotep

King Tutankhamun, also known as "King Tut," was discovered in 1922. He is known as the boy king of ancient Egypt and was buried in a lavish tomb surrounded by many royal relics and treasures.

1. Rock
   Plasma
2. Gas
   Metal

Although nobody has ever been there, scientists speculate that the core of the earth is comprised of metal. The outer core is liquid and the inner core is thought to be solid.

1. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
   A Tale of Two Cities
2. Les Miserables
   Pride and Prejudice

Les Miserables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French man who was imprisoned for stealing bread to feed his family. It was a criticism of French society and classism as a whole.

1. Panda
   Koala
2. Meerkat
   Grouse

Koalas are eucalyptus-eating animals that are indigenous to Australia. They tend to live high in trees and are famously shy. Although they look cute, they can be vicious if provoked.

1. Blackbeard
   Long John Silver
2. Dread Pirate Roberts
   One-Eyed Willy

Blackbeard's real name was Edward Teach, and he ruled the seas with fear and intimidation. He got his nickname because of his thick mat of black hair that he would never comb or tame.

1. Blue
   Green
2. Red
   Black

Red is one of the lucky Chinese colors and the primary color for Chinese New Year. You'll see this fiery hue adorning just about everything that has to do with the holiday, from favors to fancy dress.

1. 100 degrees Celsius
   100 degrees Fahrenheit
2. 212 degrees Celsius
   200 degrees Kelvin

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius, which is roughly 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiling water is one of the most effective ways to remove some of the nastier water-borne germs from it.

1. Bogota
   Singapore
2. Bangkok
   Perth

Bangkok is the bustling capital city of Thailand. Located near the bottom part of the country, it is a metropolis that is famous for its industry, food, culture and incredible shopping.