1. Insanely hot
   Frequently flash flooding
2. Wildly stormy
   Incredibly unpredictable

All Aussies know that Melbourne is known for its wild weather, with locals often quipping that the city sees four seasons in a day. Some days it can be boiling in the morning and pouring rain in the evening!

1. Anthony
   Jeff
2. Greg
   Murray

Anthony, far right, is the only original cast member left in the beloved children's show "The Wiggles." The other three original members have since retired from their roles, and the Wiggles now have new members — including the first female Wiggle ever!

1. Scotch finger
   Nice
2. Choc ripple
   Milk arrowroot

It's widely known that the choc ripple biscuit is everyone's favourite Arnott's biscuit. The more "mature" flavours, like the Scotch finger and the Nice biscuit, are typically left until last! Lucky you if they're your favourites.

1. Absolutely lethal
   Can be dangerous if angered
2. Not harmful at all
   Dangerous if wet

Every real Aussie knows the true danger of drop bears (which sometimes camouflage as koalas). They're known to plunge down from tree canopies to savagely attack humans. Of course, if you're a real Aussie, you'll know this is a joke. ;)

1. They're growing too tall.
   They are becoming forgetful.
2. They are outperforming others or overachieving.
   They are collecting too many houseplants.

Aussies are known for abhorring tall poppy syndrome, which refers to someone outperforming or overachieving above others. It's thought to be pretentious in our egalitarian society!

1. Seven
   Three
2. Four
   Two

Australia had a whirlwind 11 years which saw seven prime ministers go in and out of office: John Howard, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Rudd again, Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison. No job security there!

1. "Africa" by Toto
   "I Want You" by Savage Garden
2. "The Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite
   "Eagle Rock" by Daddy Cool

This song has become a phenomenal meme in Australia and is guaranteed to get everyone singing along at the top of their lungs at any event or social function. Make sure to get familiar with the lyrics!

1. Dave Hughes
   Hamish Blake
2. Adam Hills
   Chris Lilley

Chris Lilley gained legend status by playing a schoolgirl called Ja'mie in the hit show "Summer Heights High," and then in a spinoff focusing just on her, titled "Ja'mie: Private School Girl." Both sitcoms are mockumentaries.

1. Over 40,000 years old
   Around 10,000 years old
2. 30,000 years old
   5,000 years old

Known as the oldest culture in the world, Indigenous Australians are thought to have inhabited the continent for over 40,000 years. Their traditions and ancestral knowledge continue to influence Australian culture.

1. Kath & Kim
   Paul Hogan
2. Nick Kyrgios
   Corey Worthington

Quickly becoming an internet meme, rowdy teen Corey Worthington remained defiant when interviewed on live television about an out-of-control house party he threw in the late 2000s. "I'm not taking my sunnies off" is now an iconic phrase.

1. Supermarket mud cake
   Fairy bread
2. Sausage rolls
   HSP

While all these items are classic Australian foods, the HSP (or Halal Snack Pack) is the one that doesn't quite belong at a children's party. It's instead a much-loved late night snack for many Aussies.

1. Sarah Hansen-Young
   Julia Gillard
2. Pauline Hanson
   Jacqui Lambie

Controversial politician Pauline Hanson quickly became famous for her interesting way of speaking, with this snippet in an interview now being a well-known meme that we love to parody. Her political party is called Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

1. Their great selection of hardware
   Their friendly staff
2. Their sausage sizzles
   Their giveaways

Yep, the Bunning's sausage sizzle is so loved that many people only go to the hardware store for the humble sausage, onions and tomato sauce wrapped up in a slice of white bread. Have some nuts and bolts on the side?

1. Never Eat Soggy Weet-Bix
   North Easy, South Wicked
2. Not Every Surfer Waves
   Now Every Snake Wiggles

Every primary school kid learnt to orient themselves by keeping Never Eat Soggy Weet-Bix in mind. This adage still helps many Aussie adults remember their directions! It's a great example of a mnemonic.

1. Cappucino
   Mocha
2. Flat white
   Latte

Australians invented the flat white, which consists of espresso and microfoam. It's similar to a latte, but smaller and more concentrated. We Aussies are incredibly fond of our coffee, with the flat white reigning supreme.

1. Magpie
   Raw chicken in the bin
2. Ibis
   Seagull

The freaky-looking ibis is known by Australians as the bin chicken, due to its scavenging habits. It's even been voted as the runner-up in Australia's favourite bird competition as a joke!

1. "Saddle Club"
   "Round the Twist"
2. "Play School"
   "Giggle and Hoot"

"Round the Twist" is an iconic Aussie kids' show with a focus on fantasy and comedy. The opening theme song is something many Aussies still remember, and people even visit the lighthouse featured in the show.

1. The triangle
   The recorder
2. The bongo drums
   The ukulele

Aussie kids all know the horrific sound of the recorder and the feeling of having to perform "Hot Cross Buns" for the entire school. Were you one of the kids who went from learning the recorder to playing another woodwind instrument?

1. A dip in the backyard pool
   A game of Twister
2. The triple j Hottest 100 countdown
   A Macca's run

Aussies around the country vote for their favourite songs of the year, which are then announced on the annual triple j Hottest 100 radio show. In recent years, controversy over the appropriateness of celebrating Australia Day has caused radio station triple j to choose a new date for the countdown.

1. John Howard
   Kevin Rudd
2. Malcolm Turnbull
   Tony Abbott

Tony Abbott was famously out of touch as a prime minister, once taking a bite out of a whole raw onion, not even peeled, while touring a farm in Tasmania. He's also been known for donning Speedos!

1. Participating in muck up day
   Throwing graduation caps in the air
2. Applying to university
   Going to Bali

Muck up day refers to pranks carried out by year 12 students on their last day of school before exams. From toilet papering the school to getting creative with chalk, Aussies have heaps of fun traditions for muck up day.

1. For storing drinks
   For keeping out snakes
2. For backyard cricket
   For taking out the rubbish

Wheelie bins are typically used as cricket stumps for backyard cricket games, with stickers or sticky tape being used to mark the stumps. What better way to spend the summer? Note to non-Aussies: a wheelie bin is simply a large outdoor trash can with wheels.

1. "How's the serenity?"
   "Look at me!"
2. "You're terrible, Muriel."
   "That's not a knife. That's a knife."

"Crocodile Dundee," released in 1986, is an iconic Australian movie featuring a classic depiction of an Aussie bloke. The action-comedy is still well-known and adored by many Aussies.

1. Ricki-Lee
   Shannon Noll
2. Guy Sebastian
   Delta Goodrem

Guy Sebastian is the wildly successful winner of the first season of "Australian Idol," now an internationally recognised artist. Other famous contestants include Jessica Mauboy and Matt Corby.

1. "Australia"
   "Crocodile Dundee"
2. "Happy Feet"
   "Mad Max: Fury Road"

One reason "Crocodile Dundee" is such a classic is its legendary sales around the world. The movie has in fact shaped how many people view Australians. Paul Hogan played the title character.

1. Straight to the pool room
   On the bookshelf
2. On a mantel
   In the trophy room

This classic line comes from the legendary Australian film "The Castle," in which any prized or treasured possession is taken straight to the pool room, which is essentially a man cave! The beloved movie was shot in just 11 days.

1. "Nein"
   "Nope"
2. "Yeah, nah"
   "Nah, yeah"

Often confusing for visitors, "yeah, nah" is a sort of casual, dismissive "no," while "nah, yeah" is a "yes." Context and tone are key here, so make sure to listen out for this when met with a "yeah, nah" or "nah, yeah."

1. Big Banana
   Big Prawn
2. Big Pineapple
   Big Chip

Australia is known for its big things, with some of the most famous including the Big Banana, Big Prawn and Big Pineapple. Unfortunately, the Big Chip does not exist (yet)! How many of these landmarks have you visited?

1. Flight recorder
   Hills Hoist
2. Bluetooth
   Wi-Fi

For a country with a relatively small population, Australia has developed some very important inventions. Unfortunately, we can't claim Bluetooth, which was invented by a Dutchman. For non-Aussies: a Hills Hoist is an awesome rotary clothesline.

1. Crows
   Magpies
2. Emus
   Turkeys

Magpies are known to be savage creatures, especially during spring — September and October — when they are more determined to protect their nests. This is known as swooping season, with magpies swooping down on humans who get too close to their nests.

1. No worries
   Done deal
2. YES
   Absolutely!

Car loan provider Motor Finance Wizard was known for their incessant advertisements in the 2000s, in which they continuously repeated, "Motor Finance Wizard says yes!" The catchphrase is well known by all Aussies!

1. The Great Emu War
   An Australian Prime Minister going missing on a swim
2. A live platypus being sent to Winston Churchill
   Parliament House being rebuilt after a fire

While Canberra has an Old Parliament House and New Parliament House, the new one was only built to accommodate the needs of the government better — not because the old one burnt down!

1. Kylie Minogue
   Nicole Kidman
2. Lara Bingle
   Margot Robbie

A tourism ad featuring supermodel Lara Bingle asking, "Where the bl**** h** are ya?" quickly became a joke among Aussies, due to how forced it sounded and how it didn't translate well to other countries. The ad was banned in the U.K.

1. 000
   911
2. 13 22 00
   1300 6 555 06

The Reading Writing Hotline had a famous jingle in their TV ads that featured their phone number. You can bet every Aussie remembers the melody of their "one three double oh six triple five oh six!"

1. "The Bachelor" house
   The "Bondi Rescue" team
2. The set of "Home & Away"
   The fictional location of "Neighbours"

The classic Australian soapie "Neighbours" is set on the fictitious Ramsay Street in the equally fictitious suburb of Erinsborough. The actual location of filming is in the Melbourne suburb of Vermont.