Myth & Legend
This powerful god of the sea in Greek mythology is often depicted with a trident and is known for his role as the protector of sailors and seafarers.
What is Poseidon?
With titles such New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, this book series features a romance story centered around vampires and werewolves.
What is Twilight?
This 1803 land purchase from France doubled the size of the United States, expanding its territory westward and providing vast resources for future growth and settlement.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This innovative electric car company, founded by Elon Musk in 2003, has been at the forefront of electric vehicle technology and sustainable energy solutions.
What is Tesla?
This Dutch painter, known for his vibrant use of color and bold brushwork, created masterpieces such as "Starry Night".
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
This monstrous serpent from Norse mythology is said to encircle the world and is destined to battle with the god Thor during Ragnarok, the end of the world.
What is Jörmungandr/The World Serpent?
This novel written by George Orwell uses barnyard animals as an allegory for egalitarianism and revolution against a corrupt government.
What is "Animal Farm"?
This document required that Germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies; thus formally ending the first World War.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This region in Northern California is named after the material used in transistors and computers chip, and is home to many of the world's largest high-tech corporations.
What is Silicon Valley?
Invented by Scottish scientist Alexander Graham Bell, this revolutionary communication device was patented in 1876 and forever changed the way people communicate over long distances.
Answer: What is the telephone?
This legendary Greek hero, known for his invulnerability save for his heel, played a pivotal role in the Trojan War, where he famously slew the Trojan prince Hector in single combat outside the walls of Troy.
What is Achilles?
Set in Jazz Age New York, this novel tells the story of a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth.
What is "The Great Gatsby"?
In 2020, the United Kingdom separating itself from the European Union coined this term.
What is Brexit?
This completely automated public Turing test used to tell computers and humans apart is used on browsers to help prevent browser spam and bot attacks by proving that you are not a robot.
What is CAPTCHA?
In this iconic 1972 film, actor Marlon Brando delivers the line, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse," portraying the powerful and enigmatic mafia boss Don Vito Corleone.
What is "The Godfather"?
This legendary tree in Norse mythology is said to connect the nine worlds and is often associated with wisdom and knowledge.
What is Yggdrasil?
This novel published by George Orwell in 1949 explores themes such as surveillance, government oppression, propaganda, and the erosion of individual freedom, whilst also delving into the dangers of totalitarianism and the power of language to shape thought and reality. It takes place in the "future" of it's release.
What is "1984"?
Located in South Carolina's Charleston Harbor, this fortress was the start of the American Civil War.
What is Fort Sumter?
This wearable device, introduced in 2009 by a company founded by Eric Friedman and James Park, tracks various health metrics such as steps taken, heart rate, and sleep quality.
What is Fitbit?
With a punching speed burning at temperatures hotter than the sun, this crustacean can also see more colors than any other living creature.
What is a mantis shrimp?
This wizard and advisor to King Arthur is known for his magical powers, including his ability to shape-shift and cast powerful spells.
What is Merlin?
Dante journeys through the rings of Hell, guided by the poet Virgil in this 14th-century poem.
What is Dante's Inferno/(from "The Divine Comedy")?
This execution device was used against the monarchs during the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution, with its usage even being used well into the 1970's.
What is the guillotine?
This modern technology, famous for its secure transactions without banks, relies on digital records and encryption.
What is blockchain/cryptocurrency?
This American swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by any individual athlete, with a total of 23 gold medals across his career.
Who is Michael Phelps?