TWO OF THESE THINGS
BEFORE & AFTER
COMMON KNOWLEDGE, UNCOMMON CONNECTION
THE NAME CAME LATER
YOU’VE HEARD THIS — BUT WHY?
300

A term in grammar and a major U.S. holiday.

What is a period?

300

Netflix dating show + scientific law about motion.

What is Love Is Blind Newton’s First Law?

300

This number connects months, jury members, and zodiac signs.

What is 12?

300

his famous company began as an online bookstore.

What is Amazon?

300

Why we say “saved by the bell.”

What is boxing?

600

A type of jacket and a military rank.

What is a major?

600

Famous space telescope + a kitchen tool.

What is Hubble spatula?

600

This object appears in both a courtroom and a baseball game.

What is a bat?

600

This company once went by the name Blue Ribbon Sports.

What is Nike?

600

Why “rule of thumb” exists.

What is old measurement practices?

900

A psychological concept and a famous movie title.

What is Inception?

900

Roman leader + workplace etiquette.

What is Caesar code of conduct?

900

This color represents both calmness and corporate trust.

What is blue?

900

This iconic search engine was originally called “BackRub.”

What is Google?

900

Why ships are referred to as “she.”

What is maritime tradition?

1200

A math symbol and a luxury brand logo.

What is infinity?

1200

A Greek god + a corporate meeting.

What is Zeus stand-up?

1200

This word links sleep, technology, and finance.

What is cycle?

1200

This city was originally called New Amsterdam.

What is New York City?

1200

Why a deadline is called a deadline.

What is a prison term?

1500

A chess move and a political strategy.

A chess move and a political strategy.

1500

A Shakespeare tragedy + social media embarrassment.

What is Hamlet public apology?

1500

This concept ties together economics, ecology, and relationships.

What is balance?

1500

This airline originally flew mail and was called Varney Air Lines.

What is United Airlines?

1500

Why keyboards start with QWERTY.

What is to prevent typewriter jams?

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