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1. Many animals have a tough outer layer of their bodies to protect against the elements and predators. Derived from the Greek meaning 'thick skin', what term is used to describe large mammals like the elephant, rhinoceros, and hippopotamus?
2. Brain teasers by their very definition are designed to be tough. Solve the following brain teaser describing an unfortunate situation.
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3. Possibly the toughest quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1990s and 2000s was a 'gunslinger' who made 297 consecutive regular season starts. Who was this durable player who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1992-2007 winning three MVP Awards and a Super Bowl?
4. Possibly the toughest place for a human to live on Earth is a scorching desert. In particular in western Africa the 29th-largest nation has more than 75% of its area covered by desert. What is this country, whose capital and largest city is Nouakchott, which is located on the Atlantic coast?
5. Burt Reynolds could certainly be considered a tough guy actor. In which of his movies did he play the character Billy Clyde Puckett who was a football player mixed up in a love triangle with the team owner's daughter?
6. I have always found a certain kind of candy to be overly tough. Mainly comprised of sugar, butter, and and vegetable oil, popular terms associated with this candy include 'Laffy' and 'salt water'. What is the name for this candy that is also called chews?
7. The proper maintenance of muscles in the human body can give us a tough and toned appearance. Meaning "stomach of the leg", which muscle can people toughen up by standing on their tiptoes?
8. Reality television came to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2001 with a show about individuals training and competing for a contract to be a member of the WWE. What was the name of this show whose first winners were Maven Huffman and Nidia Guenard?
9. Video games are often tough endeavors with only the most dedicated and skilled players beating games on the highest difficulty level. In particular a game released in 2011 had critics and gamers alike both lauding and cursing its toughness. Developed by FromSoftware, Inc., what was this game that featured Bonfire checkpoints within the realm of Lordran?
10. Musicians can certainly be tough and even bossy characters. Seemingly embodying the singer, the song "Tougher Than The Rest" was featured on the 1987 album "Tunnel of Love". Born in New Jersey in 1949, which musician released this popular song?
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