21st Century Innovations
This device, first released in 2007, revolutionized the smartphone industry with its touchscreen interface and app ecosystem.
What is the iPhone?
This 1990s sitcom, starring Will Smith, is set in a wealthy neighborhood of Los Angeles.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
This type of southern pie, made with pecans, is a Georgia favorite and often served during the holidays.
What is pecan pie?
This basic cooking method involves submerging food in hot oil, typically for dishes like fried chicken.
What is deep frying?
This host, known for his iconic mustache and calm demeanor, hosted Jeopardy! from 1984 until his passing in 2020.
Who is Alex Trebek?
This digital streaming service, founded in 2007, revolutionized the way people watch TV and movies, starting as a DVD rental service before shifting to streaming and original content production.
What is Netflix?
This animated TV show, which debuted in 1999, follows the adventures of a time-traveling professor and his reckless grandson.
What is Futurama?
"Daily Double":
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is one of the largest in the world. It features this massive species of fish, known for its large size and slow swimming speed.
What is a whale shark?
To prepare this, you need to whisk eggs and sugar together, usually as the base for a custard or meringue.
What is beating or whisking?
This category, known for its emphasis on wordplay and cleverness, regularly appears on Jeopardy! as a favorite of both contestants and fans.
What is Before and After?
This popular social media platform, founded in 2004, allows users to connect with friends, share photos, and stay updated on each other's lives.
What is Facebook?
This opening sequence, featuring a bunch of singing "friends," was central to the theme of this show about a group of 20-something friends living in New York City.
What is Friends?
This river, which runs through Georgia, is one of the longest rivers in the United States, serving as a natural border with Alabama.
What is the Chattahoochee River?
This technique, which involves cooking food in a small amount of fat over medium-high heat, is perfect for cooking meats like chicken breasts or stir-frying vegetables.
What is sautéing?
In 2004, this contestant became the first player to win over $1 million on Jeopardy! after an unprecedented run of 74 consecutive games.
Who is Ken Jennings?
This revolutionary wearable technology, introduced in 2015, tracks fitness metrics and integrates with smartphone apps.
What is the Fitbit?
The theme song of this iconic 1970s sitcom is performed by Norman Greenbaum and includes the lyrics, “When I die and they lay me to rest, I’m gonna go to the place that’s the best.”
What is MASH*?
This Georgia-born musician is known as the "King of Soul" and had hits like “Georgia on My Mind” and “Hit the Road Jack.”
Who is Ray Charles?
This dry cooking technique involves placing food, usually meat, in an oven at a high temperature to create a browned, crispy exterior while keeping the inside moist.
What is roasting?
In 2019, this IBM-created artificial intelligence program competed against two Jeopardy! champions and won in a historic match.
What is Watson?
In 2013, this company introduced a groundbreaking self-driving car prototype, marking a significant leap forward in autonomous vehicle technology.
What is Google (or Waymo)?
This 1980s sitcom, set in Boston’s Cheers bar, uses the theme song "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," sung by Gary Portnoy.
What is Cheers?
This legendary American author, known for works like Gone with the Wind, was born in Georgia in 1900.
Who is Margaret Mitchell?
This commonly used liquid is a combination of fat (butter or oil) and liquid (broth or wine) used to flavor food and create a sauce.
What is a roux?
This is the minimum amount of money a contestant can win in a Jeopardy! game, provided they don’t end with a negative score.
What is $1?