Historical Figures of Excellence
No, this individual was not a river-dwelling mammal native to Africa, but he did share a name with an animal of such description. He's more commonly known as the “Father of Medicine.”
Who is “Hippocrates”
Although many believe the first aerial photograph to have been taken from The Hindenburg, the truth is that it was taken years before the blimp was even built by French photographer Gaspard-Felix Tournachon in this similar airborne vehicle.
What is a “hot air balloon”
Duane Hansen of Syracuse, Nebraska paddled 37.5 miles down the Missouri River in this hollowed-out vegetable.
What is a “pumpkin”
Near the beginning of the 2010s you might have passed by an individual lying face-down with their arms at their side and legs stretching straight outward in an odd place in a strange trend known by this name.
What is “Planking”
Little did Rick Astley know that his 1987 song by this title would become one of the most well-known internet memes.
What is "Never Gonna Give You Up" (1987)
This man is statistically one of the most forgettable presidents in our nation’s history sitting at #21.
Who is “Chester A. Arthur”
To make a statement about the art market Banksy’s famous painting by this name was partially destroyed by a shredder built into its frame after selling for $1.4 million.
What is “Girl with Balloon”
Donald A. Gorske spent 40 years eating this famous fast food sandwich in order to achieve the world record of consuming 26,000 of them.
What is a “Big Mac”
Looking over Christmas wish lists from the 1980s, you’re sure to find this vegetative doll as a recurring want.
What are “Cabbage Patch Dolls”
One might wonder if the band TLC didn’t like doctors and nurses if all one did was read the title of their 1999 hit song by this title.
What is “No Scrubs” (1999)
Although a modern-day singer shares her name, this historical figure was the legendary founder and first queen of the Phoenician city-state of Carthage.
Who is “Dido”
We all knew and loved the late, great Stan Lee, but his close colleague was known as the “King of Comics” and co-created some of our favorite superheroes such as “Captain America,” “Thor,” “Fantastic Four,” and “The X-Men.”
Who is “Jack Kirby”
It took Lee Redmond 30 years to grow her nails to the world-record total of 28ft, 4.5in. Her longest single nail reached almost 3ft and resided on this phalange.
What is the (right) “thumb.”
Thanks to Chubby Checker’s number-one song by the same name, this dance craze took the dancefloor by storm in the early 1960s.
What is “The Twist”
The all-virtual band “Gorillaz” scored a hit with this 2005 song.
What is “Feel Good Inc”
Although the Lumiere brothers are sited as the creators of film and cinematography, this moviemaker was considered the “father of special effects” and “movie magic” with films such as “A Trip to the Moon,” and “The Impossible Voyage.”
Who is “Georges Melies”
Winslow Homer was hired by Harper’s Magazine to join the army and send them drawings of this war for publication.
What is the “Civil War”
Talk about a super-fan, Steve Sansweet currently holds the world record of most memorabilia from this well-known media franchise.
What is “Star Wars”
Characterized by black turtlenecks, skinny jeans, berets, striped shirts, and loafers this rebellious and artistic fashion-style was popular among young people in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
What is “Beatnik”
Believe it or not, Jimi Hendrix only had one Top 40 hit which stood taller than the rest.
What is "All Along the Watchtower" (1968)
Often referred to as the “First Lady of American Theatre,” this multi-talented woman is the second person to ever achieve E.G.O.T. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award) status.
Who is “Helen Hayes”
This ancient architect was known for designing and overseeing the construction of the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser sometime around 2600 B.C.
Who is “Imhotep”
During a celebration of Science Week, over 500 students from five schools dressed as this famous scientist and set a world record.
Who is “Albert Einstein”
Although games like Fortnight and Minecraft have become defining interactive experiences in the early to late 2010s, this social deduction game takes place in space as players try to figure out which of their fellow astronauts is not actually a member of the crew.
What is “Among Us”
Art Garfunkel was apparently too troubled to initially sing one of Simon & Garfunkel's biggest hits solo.
What is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (1970)