Science
This person invented the first practical lightbulb
Thomas Edison
This naval disaster in 1912 led to widespread changes in maritime safety laws
This rapper’s debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ went 9x platinum in the U.S
50 cent
This Mexican dish, often served as a snack, is made of corn dough filled with cheese or meats and fried until golden
Quesadilla
The ruins of this ancient Roman theater, located in the heart of Amman, date back to the 2nd century AD and can still be visited today.
Chemical symbol for silver
Ag
The Treaty of Versailles officially ended this global conflict
WW1
Nicknamed “Weezy,” he’s the founder of Young Money and a rap icon from New Orleans
Lil wayne
This fast food chain’s mascot is the King, and it is known for the Whopper
Burger King
In 1948, this event led to a large influx of Palestinian refugees into Amman, which dramatically shaped the city's population and development.
Nakba
This woman won the first nobel prize
Marie Curie
This leader modernized Turkey after the fall of the Ottoman Empire
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
In “NY State of Mind,” this Queensbridge rapper said, “I never sleep, ‘cause sleep is the cousin of death.”
Nas
This kitchen tool is used to grind spices or coffee beans and can also be used for grinding fresh herbs
Mortar and pestle
In 1921, this leader was appointed by the British to be the Emir of Transjordan, marking the beginning of the modern Kingdom of Jordan
Abdallah 1
This ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans
Arctic
This ancient civilization is credited with creating the first known system of writing, cuneiform
Sumer / Sumerian
This diss track by Pusha T revealed that Drake had a secret son
The story of adidon
This popular nut is often used to make milk, butter, and flour alternatives for vegans
Almond
This area in the city, which has become a center for technology and innovation, is home to many startups and tech companies
King Hussein Business Park
This is the name for the theoretical boundary around a black hole beyond which nothing can escape
Event Horizon
The storming of this fortress marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789
Bastille
Released posthumously in 1996, this double album was Tupac’s final release under his stage name
All eyez on me
This herb, often used in Italian cuisine, pairs wonderfully with tomatoes and is a common ingredient in pesto
Basil
This fortress-like hill in Amman, which overlooks the city, was home to the Ammonite citadel and later used by Romans, Byzantines, and Umayyads.
Jabal Al-Qala'a