70s Firsts
Known as the Happiest place on earth, the first of its kind opened in Orlando, Florida in 1971
Walt Disney World Resort
Nintendo released this personal gaming device, where users could play different games by switching out the cartridges, in 1989
What is Nintendo Gameboy
The unfortunate recipient of an ear bit from Mike Tyson in a 1997 fight
Who is Evander Hollyfield
"Bazinga!
Name the character that made this line famous
Who is Sheldon Cooper
This ride hailing service, the largest in the world, was launched in San Francisco in 2011
Uber
This American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley's novel, opens in theaters in 1975, becoming one of the first block-buster films in history
Jaws
This portable cassette player allowed you to take your favorite tunes with you wherever you went was launched in the US and UK in 1980
What is the Walkman
Nobody knew who would light the Olympic torch in Atlanta in 1996 until the moment it was about to happen, as the flame made its way up a ramp, this man stepped out onto the platform, visibly suffering from the effects of Parkinson's Disease, but no less awe-inspiring, to carry the flame to the cauldron.
Who is Muhammad Ali
"Because he's not a hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector."
Which 2008 movie was this line come from?
What is The Dark Knight
Founded in Sweden, this music streaming service launched in a few countries around the world in 2010 before landing in the U.S. in 2011
What is Spotify
The first jumbo-jet that made a commercial flight from New York to London in 1983
What is the Boeing 747
The first of the industry, this new system relied heavily on the use of a mouse to input information, while other systems typically used keyboards
What is Microsoft Windows
DAILY DOUBLE:
This Sri Lankan captain defeated Australia by seven wickets in the final to win their first World Cup in 1996
Who is Arjuna Ranatunga
"Wingardiam Leviosa"
In the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which professor taught Harry and his friends the this spell?
Who is Professor Flitwick
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Launched by Steve Jobs on January 27, 2010, this device had the ability to use existing applications and was promoted as an Amazon Kindle rival.
What is the Apple iPad
This american automotive company first released the Chevelle SS 454 big-block V8, to the North American market in 1970
What is Chevrolet
This first of its kind, marketed as “The Fling Good for 24 photos" which sold for $6.95, became a tourist moment capturing staple after its release in 1987
What is the Disposable Camera
This Canadian became the 1997 Formula World Champion, famously beating Michael Schumacher in the final race
Who is Jacques Villeneuve
"Suit Up!
Name the fictional character, portrayed by Neil Patrick Harris in How I met your Mother, that commonly uses his phrase
Who is Barney Stinson
In 2013, Xbox and PlayStation went head-to-head for the future of console gaming. Sony's launched it's PlayStation 4 while Microsoft launched this gaming device
Xbox One
This country gains its independence from Pakistan, in 1973
What is Bangladesh
This company released its first commercial mobile phone, known as the DynaTAC 8000X in 1983
What is Motorola
This pony tailed Italian footballer shot his penalty kick over the bar in the 1994 World Cup final which in turn handed Brazil the trophy
Who is Roberto Baggio
"Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?!"
Name this dwarfish character from Lord of the Rings who said this
Who is Gimli
The name of Amazon's smart home assistant, which competes with the likes of Google's assistant and Apple's Siri
Who is Alexa