College Basketball
This three-week-long tournament in March and April is famous for busted brackets and "Cinderella" stories.
March Madness
This 1215 document, signed by King John, limited the power of the English monarchy and is considered a cornerstone of modern law.
Magna Carta
This 2014 viral challenge, intended to raise money for ALS research, involved dumping a bucket of freezing water over your head.
The Ice Bucket Challenge
Where did Obi-Wan take Luke after his birth?
Tatoonie
This is the nickname of Sunderland AFC, which is also featured on the club's crest along with two of these animals.
Black Cats
This mid-major school, led by future NBA star Gordon Hayward, came within an inch of upsetting Duke in the 2010 title game when a half-court heave hit the backboard and rim.
Butler
In 1347, this "hostile takeover" of the European population was carried out by Yersinia pestis, often traveling via flea-infested rats.
Black Death
In 2012, the "Mayan Apocalypse" didn't happen, but this Disney-owned franchise released its first team-up movie featuring Iron Man and Captain America.
The Avengers
What is the episode number of the very first Star Wars film?
Episode 4
In 1997, the club moved from their historic home of Roker Park to this 49,000-seat stadium.
Stadium of Light
This team holds the record for the lowest seed to ever win the National Championship, accomplishing the feat as an #8 seed in 1985 by shooting 78.6% from the field against Georgetown.
Villanova
These Scandinavian "independent contractors" were known for their longships and for "restructuring" coastal monasteries.
Vikings
In 2011, this future King of England married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey.
Prince Williams
Who killed Qui-Gon Jinn?
Darth Maul
This 2018 Netflix docuseries famously chronicled the club's struggle and back-to-back relegations.
Sunderland 'Til I Die
In 2023, this school became just the second #16 seed to beat a #1 seed (Purdue), despite their shortest player, 5'8" Sean Moore, outscoring the National Player of the Year.
FDU
This "Executive Order" issued by Pope Urban II in 1095 kicked off the first of these religious military expeditions.
Crusades
In 2015, the internet was divided over "The Dress," with half the world seeing it as white and gold, and the other half seeing it as these two colors
Blue and Black
What year did the first Star Wars movie come out?
1977
One of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history occurred in 1973 when Sunderland defeated this "heavyweight" team 1-0 in the final
Leeds United
This high-flying 1980s Houston Cougars team featured Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, but famously lost the 1983 title on a last-second dunk by NC State.
Phi Slama Jama
If you were a peasant "contractor" tied to the land you worked, you were known by this 4-letter title.
Serf
This 2011 dystopian novel by Ernest Cline, later turned into a Steven Spielberg film, followed a teenager’s hunt for an Easter egg inside a VR world called the OASIS
Ready Player One
What is Baby Yoda’s real name?
Grogu
This legendary striker and former manager remains the club’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer.
Kevin Phillips