Drunk History
Bad Movie Descriptions
Fireworks & Things That Go BOOM
100

This 19th-century expedition was basically "two dudes walk across America and hope they don't die". 

What is the Lewis & Clark Expedition?

(ACCEPT: Lewis & Clark)

100

Went to war with aliens, and a nerd saved us with a Windows 95 virus.

What is Independence Day?

100

This classic July 4th firework looks like a thin stick but it sounds like a small war crime.

What is a Bottle Rocket?

200

This American political scandal started because someone broke into an office and then lied about it... badly.

What is Watergate?

200

A dude with a shield throws it at people for freedom!

What is Captain America: The First Avenger?

(ACCEPT: Captain America)

200

This explosive was invented by Alfred Nobel, who later felt bad and created a peace prize.

What is Dynamite?

300

This early American battle happened because farmers didn't want British soldiers living in their houses rent-free.

What is The Battle of Lexington & Concord?

300

A group of soldiers try to find one guy because his brothers were really bad at staying alive.

What is Saving Private Ryan?

300

This U.S. military aircraft is famous for dropping bombs with pinpoint accuracy thanks to its "smart" guidance system.

What is The JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition)?

400

This American landmark was damaged almost immediately after arriving in Philadelphia, proving that even our national symbols can't handle stress. 

What is the Liberty Bell?

400

A teacher steals national documents to solve puzzles instead of just… asking someone.

What is National Treasure?

400

This iconic American firework effect looks like a giant glittery palm tree exploding into the sky.

What is a Chrysanthemum Shell?

(ACCEPT: Mortar)

500

This bizarre 1859 conflict between the U.S. and Britain started because someone shot a pig.

What is The Pig War?

(ACCEPT: Pig Episode / Pig & Potato War / San Juan Boundary Dispute / Northwestern Boundary Dispute)

500

A pilot with daddy issues flies really fast to prove he's the coolest man alive.

What is Top Gun: Maverick?

(ACCEPT: Top Gun)

500

This Cold War American missile system was designed to intercept nukes before they hit the U.S.

What is the Nike Hercules SAM (surface-to-air missile)?

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