World Events
After having a stronghold in eastern Europe, this regime was toppled in December, 1991.
What is the Soviet Union
1997, "How do you like dem' apples"
What is Good Will Hunting
This animated show premiered on July 17th, 1999 and has been going strong ever since. Only after 1 month of airing, this yellow character beat out another yellow character for the most viewed Saturday morning program, the defeated being Pikachu.
What is SpongeBob SquarePants
Although there are rumors that Al Gore was the creator, the original proposal of this was first published in 1990.
What is the internet
This book became the first of a popular series in 1997. Something about kids singing songs and using floor brushes for sport. And remember to answer with the ORIGINAL title!
What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
This man's brutal run in with police led to the 1991 L.A. riots.
Who is Rodney King
1996, "Show me the money!"
What is Jerry Maguire
This game show premiered on August 16th, 1999 and started off simply by asking a simple question.
What is Who Wants to be a Millionaire
This online book store was first opened in 1995 and has since expanded to more than books.
What is Amazon
This Louis Sachar children's book tells the story of delinquent kids getting their just deserts at Camp Green Lake.
What is Holes
Although the defendant in this criminal case was acquitted, he was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages in civil court. "If the glove don't fit, you must acquit."
What is the O.J. murder trial
1995, "What's in the Box!?"
What is Seven
Before Vince Gilligan started experimenting in the world of methamphetamine, he helped produce this 1993 Si-Fi show.
What is the X-Files
With the Soviet Union packing up shop, Russia welcomed this food joint to open its first store in 1990. As of 2022, there are 850 locations.
What is McDonald's
Lois Lowry wrote this 1993 novel about the price of protecting society from the pains of the world. Some of those costs may include euthanasia and eugenics.
What is The Giver
An estimated 800,000 people were slaughtered in just 100 days in 1994.
What is the Rwanda genocide
1999, "That's my stapler."
What is Office Space
This sitcom came out of the closet in 1998 and centered around the friendship of a meticulous corporate lawyer and a neurotic interior decorator.
What is Will & Grace
Neil Papworth first successfully wished someone a "Merry Christmas" via this mode of communication in 1992.
What is a text message
This self-help book, published by John Gray, Ph.D., in 1992 has the subtitle of "A practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships"
What is Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
Science fiction became reality in 1997. Well hello...
What is the cloning of Dolly the sheep
1993, "I could have got more out. I could have got more. I don't know. If I'd just... I could have got more."
What is Schindler's List
Judd Apatow created this 1999 show to look at the growing pains of navigating high school. The show was stunted, only airing one season, but some heavy comedic hitters were incubated in this season, such as James Franco, Seth Rogan, Martin Starr and Jason Segel.
What is Freaks and Geeks
This home gaming console was first sold in Japan featuring the first analog stick as the primary control.
What is the Nintendo 64
Published in 1999, Laura Hillenbrand wrote this biography about a Thoroughbred. The book was later adapted to a 2003 feature film.
What is Seabiscuit