Animals in Pop Culture
Born in 2024 at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, this pygmy hippo became an internet sensation, known for her playful demeanor, distinctive appearance, and the viral videos that captured her antics.
Who is Moo Deng?
Launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, this satellite was the first artificial object to orbit the Earth, marking the beginning of the space age and sparking the Space Race between the U.S. and the USSR.
What is Sputnik 1?
This revolutionary art movement, co-founded by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the early 20th century, fragmented objects into geometric shapes and presented multiple perspectives within a single artwork.
What is Cubism?
This traditional British dish, made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk, is often served as a side dish with roast beef and gravy, particularly during Sunday roasts.
What is Yorkshire Pudding?
This 2023 animated movie features Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and other characters from the famous Nintendo franchise, focusing on their journey to save the Mushroom Kingdom.
What is The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
This viral internet sensation from 2011 features a pixelated cat with a Pop-Tart body flying through space, leaving a rainbow trail behind.
Who is Nyan Cat?
This Soviet space dog became the first living creature to orbit Earth aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957, though she tragically did not survive the mission.
Who is Laika (the dog)?
This 19th-century movement sought to capture ordinary life and emphasized light and color, famously seen in the works of Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir
What is Impressionism?
This classic French Provençal dish features a medley of vegetables, including eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes, often cooked in olive oil with herbs like thyme and basil. It was also the title of a 2007 animated film about a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris.
What is Ratatouille?
This 2016 movie, starring Alicia Vikander, is a reboot of a video game series about a young woman discovering her father's mysterious past and becoming a global adventurer.
What is Tomb Raider?
This Shiba Inu, which later became the face of a Bitcoin variant, became an internet meme in 2010, known for its humorous captions in broken English and Comic Sans text.
This U.S. spacecraft was the first to successfully land on the Moon in 1969 and return safely to Earth, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin aboard.
What is Apollo 11?
This movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, focused on the inner workings of the human mind, often exploring distorted or dreamlike imagery, as seen in the works of Salvador Dalí.
What is Surrealism?
This popular Mexican street food is made by marinating pork in a blend of chilies and spices, then roasting it on a vertical spit. Typically served in tacos with pineapple, cilantro, and onions.
What is Al Pastor?
This 1995 martial arts film, based on a popular video game series, centers around a tournament where fighters like Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, and Scorpion battle for control of Earthrealm.
What is Mortal Kombat?
Known for her permanent scowl and sarcastic expression, this internet-famous cat became a meme sensation in 2012 and later starred in her own 2014 film.
Who is Grumpy Cat?
In 1962, this American astronaut became the first person to complete an orbital flight around Earth aboard Friendship 7.
Who is John Glenn?
Originating in Italy in the early 20th century, this movement was characterized by a fascination with speed, technology, and modern life, often expressed through dynamic lines and distorted forms.
What is Futurism?
This Japanese dessert is made from pounded sticky rice, which is shaped into small, chewy balls and often filled with sweet fillings like red bean paste or ice cream.
What is Mochi?
The 2016 film is based on the popular video game franchise, following Cal Lynch who relives the memories of his ancestor, an assassin during the Spanish Inquisition.
What is Assassin's Creed?
This larger-than life penguin captured the hearts of internet fans with his distinctive waddle and striking stature.
Who is Pesto (the penguin)?
The 1969 moon landing of Apollo 11 occurred at this famous lunar site, named for a giant sea on the Moon’s surface.
What is the Sea of Tranquility?
Founded in the 1920s by artists like Kurt Schwitters, this movement mixed visual art with poetry and performance, using found objects and everyday materials.
What is Dadaism?
A classic Italian dish made of thinly sliced raw beef or fish, often dressed with olive oil, lemon, and capers.
What is Carpaccio?
Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith investigate a mysterious disappearance in a city where humans and Pokémon live side by side.
What is Pokémon Detective Pikachu?