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This president is often called by his initials and is known for being well loved and good looking. He was sadly assassinated in 1963 while he rode in a motorcade with his wife in Dallas, TX.
JFK
Coral Reefs
This artist started off as lead vocals for a R&B group before beginning her solo career. She has now become a prominent public figure and admired by many, commonly referred to as "Queen B"
Beyonce
This was a decades-long struggle led by African Americans to end legalized racial discrimination and segregation.
Civil Rights Movement
This movie starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones from the late 1990s features aliens and a device that can wipe memories.
Men in Black
This American former football player is now most commonly known for being tried for the murders of his former wife and her male friend. He was found Not Guilty in one of the most widely publicized court cases.
O.J. Simpson
This marine mammal is highly social. Known for having unique "language" or vocalizations and having a matriarchal social structure. Their vocal behaviors are specific to their family groups and passed down across generations.
Orca or "killer whale"
This group, sometimes called the "fab four" came to fame in the 60's. They started off in Liverpool and are regarded as the most influential band of all time.
The Beatles
What catastrophic event prompted America to join the Allies in WWII?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
This superstar singer, actress, and producer is regarded as one of the most influential Hispanic performers in the United States, credited with breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry. One of her first memorable acting roles was as Selena Quintanilla in "Selena", a biographical drama/music film.
Jennifer Lopez
This crime boss gained notoriety during the prohibition era when he lead the Chicago outfit. He is also known by his nickname "scarface".
Al Capone
This wave is caused by sudden motion on the ocean floor which origins could be an earthquake, volcanic eruption or underwater landslide.
Tsunami
This artist was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "The King". To this day there are many people who act as impersonators who copy his look and music.
Elvis Presley
DAILY DOUBLE: The common name used for the forced relocation of approximately 100,000 indigenous people from their ancestral homelands to the western US. At least 4,000 Cherokee people died on this "march" across the land.
Trail of Tears
This show airing from 1993 - 2002 is one of the longest running science fiction series in network TV history. It centers around two FBI agents who investigate unexplained and bizarre cases.
The X-Files
This unidentified serial killer is only known by his pseudonym. He was active in Northern California in the 1960's and 70's. He was known for sending cryptic letters to newspapers and police. His name is a synonym for "astrology signs".
Zodiac killer
A small planktonic crustacean of the open ocean, eaten by various animals, most notably by the baleen whale.
Krill
This artist has been blind since shortly after birth, he was the first Motown artist and second African-American musician to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song
Stevie Wonder
This iconic leader once said "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Martin Luther King Jr.
DAILY DOUBLE: What film did Leonardo DiCaprio win his first ever "Best Actor" Oscar for?
The Revenant
This phrase or expression is in reference to an object or fact that serves to be the most conclusive piece of evidence against someone. It comes from the idea that a recently fired weapon would still be in the hands of the guilty person.
This is the estimated number of sharks killed by humans every year. (Hint: think in the millions)
100 million
This composer and pianist was born in Germany in 1770. He is one of the most admired composers of all time and eventually became deaf for unknown reasons.
Ludwig Van Beethoven
In this year, Congress passed the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote.
1919
This is the technical term for the first encounter between two characters that eventually leads to a romantic relationship.
Meet-Cute