Movies
In this 2003 film, Jack Black poses as a substitute teacher and forms a band with a class of fifth-graders.
School of Rock
On April 9, 1865, this Confederate general surrendered his army to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.
Robert E Lee
Because this Irish brand trademarked the Brian Boru harp in 1876, the Republic of Ireland was forced to turn its official state harp the opposite direction.
Guiness
Known for its tagline "The Cheesiest," this classic comfort food officially shortened its iconic name in 2022 to reflect how fans had casually referred to it for decades
Kraft Mac and Cheese
Naturally producing chemical compounds like THC and CBD, this psychoactive and medicinal plant features specialized glands called trichomes.
Cannabis
Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jake Gyllenhaal star in this 2005 biographical drama set during Operation Desert Shield.
Jarhead
Code-named Operation Detachment, the major WWII battle for this volcanic island was fought from February to March 1945.
Iwo Jima
Boston Beer Company brews a flagship Boston Lager named after this patriot cousin of the second U.S. President.
Samuel Adams
Made by slicing a poultry breast horizontally and pounding it thin, this boneless piece of meat cooks rapidly and is often breaded and pan-fried.
Chicken Cutlet
Derived from the leaves of the South American shrub Erythroxylum coca, this tropane alkaloid was historically chewed by indigenous Andean populations for energy.
Cocaine
Takes its name from a road dividing Detroit from its northern suburbs, this 2002 film stars Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr. pursuing a rap career.
8 Mile
Under this secret post-WWII program, over 1,600 German scientists and engineers—including Wernher von Braun—were brought to the U.S.
Operation Paperclip
Known for its signature white can featuring a gold crest and script letter "L", this Milwaukee-rooted brand bills itself as the "Original Light Beer."
Miller Lite
Running along the spine of beef or pork, this lean, prized muscle cut yields high-end steaks like filet mignon and chateaubriand.
Tenderloin
Approved by the FDA in 2001, the extended-release version of this popular focus-enhancing medication carries the suffix "XR".
Adderal
Hosted by Joe Rogan, this 2010 documentary investigates a powerful psychoactive compound based on Dr. Rick Strassman's groundbreaking book.
DMT: The Spirit Molecule
In June 1876, this U.S. Cavalry officer and all five of his companies were killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
General Custer
This American bomb shot is made by dropping a shot glass containing Irish cream and Irish whiskey into a half-pint of Guinness stout.
Irish Car Bomb
Smothered in marinara, ricotta, and melted mozzarella, a baked casserole version of this tubular pasta is a staple at Italian-American family gatherings.
Ziti
Over-the-counter medications ending in "DM"—like Robitussin DM or Mucinez DM—contain this active cough-suppressing ingredient.
DXM
Johnny Depp plays Mort Rainey, a reclusive author accused of plagiarism by a strange stalker, in this 2004 thriller based on a Stephen King novella.
Secret Window
Fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, this military engagement remains the single bloodiest day in American history.
Battle of Anteitam
Clocking in at up to 20% ABV, this extreme Imperial IPA brewed by Delaware's Dogfish Head is continuously hopped for two full hours.
120 minute IPA
Made from riced potatoes, flour, and egg, these small, pillowy Italian dumplings are often served with pesto, gorgonzola, or sage butter.
Gnocchi
Introduced in the 1950s and 1960s with Librium and Valium, this class of depressant medications includes Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan.
Benzodiazepines