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1. Animals: There are eight known species of the genus Bombina, whose aposematic coloration has led them to be given which of these common-usage names?
2. Brain Teasers: What flammable word can go in the blank to connect these two words?
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3. Celebrities: In 1983, the taping of a commercial for a Pepsi product went terribly wrong when what musical superstar found his hair on fire?
4. Entertainment: Firebreathing makes a spectacular performance, but can be dangerous even for a skilled performer. Which of these fuels is generally considered the safest to use in firebreathing?
5. For Children: Which of the following is NOT one of the three things required to make a fire burn?
6. General Knowledge: This homemade candle will let you literally burn your money, as it is made using shredded dollar bills. To make a candle, the shreds could have been embedded in which of these materials?
7. Geography: From the language of which volcanically-active region did Clarence Dutton add the terms 'a'a and pahoehoe into the vocabulary used by geologists to describe lava flows?
8. History: This picture was taken in 1911, during one of the worst fire-related disasters in the history of New York City. What building is shown?
9. Hobbies: If you collect Pokemon cards, you will know that each character's basic card is a different color, depending on its nature. What color is used for a Fire type Pokemon?
10. Humanities: In what country would you find the Maori myths about the Nga Manawa, the Fire Children born of Mahuika and Auahituroa?
11. Literature: What is the name of Robert Frost's nine-line poem about the end of the world that fits with the fiery theme of this quiz?
12. Movies: This photo shows Atlanta's First Union Station left in ruins after the passing of Sherman's men and the burning of Atlanta during the US Civil War. In what 1939 movie did this event feature prominently?
13. Music: In 1910, the first performance by the Ballets Russes of the ballet 'The Firebird' brought a Russian composer to public attention. What was his name?
14. People: Red Adair was a famous fire fighter. For extinguishing what type of fire did he achieve fame?
15. Religion: A famous Bonfire of the Vanities (burning of objects that might tempt one into sin) occurred in 1497, in Florence, Italy. It was held by followers of which Dominican priest, who was later excommunicated for his political activities?
16. Science/ Technology: What web browser shares its name with an alternative name for the red panda?
17. Sports: One of the iconic symbols of the Olympic Games is the Olympic Flame. The lighting and extinguishing of the Olympic Cauldron form climactic moments of the opening and closing ceremonies, respectively. This photo shows the outdoor cauldron of the 2010 Winter Olympics. In (and near) what city were they held?
18. Television: What 2002 Joss Whedon series about the crew of the spaceship Serenity was cancelled after only 11 of the 14 completed episodes had been aired?
19. Video Games: In the Mario games from Nintendo, there are several characters who breathe fire. Which of these is one of them?
20. World: What French word is often used to describe food which has been set on fire as part of its presentation?
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