Music for Dummies
This musical marking indicates when the tempo of a song is supposed to get gradually faster.
Accelerando (Accel.)
Thought to be the Mayan End-of-the-World, this year held the release of Black Ops II and the first American legalization of cannabis (Washington, US).
2012 (2009-2015)
Craps
This law, quantified and discovered by Sir Isaac Newton, outlined the formula for Force.
Newton's Second Law
This slang term is used to identify an amateur player (often derogatory).
"Noob"
This instrument, historically known as the "sackbut," eventually became a marching band staple, often impressing crowds with "suicides" and their large slides.
This year, which started off with the release of the Apple Macintosh and the eventual development of Tetris, is also a namesake George Orwell novel.
1984 (1981-1987)
Statistically speaking, this type of poker hand is the most likely to win a round of Texas Hold Em' (regardless of when the hand ends).
Two Pair.
This law, used mostly by crystal-enthusiasts and wholistic healers, is defined loosely by the idea that "manifesting good thoughts will make them happen."
The Law of Attraction
This WoW character was forever immortalized when he shouted his name before entering a raid.
Leeroy Jenkins
This historic composer would write his personal-drama as opera plots: depicting his mother-in-law as the "Queen of the Night" and himself as "Figaro."
(Wolfgang Amadeus) Mozart
This year, which was known for the release of Star Wars (A New Hope) and the hit song "How Deep Is Your Love?" by the Bee Gees, also held the last public execution by guillotine.
1977 (1974-1980)
One (1)
According to US Common Law, this criminal charge is defined as "breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony."
Burglary
Originating from pinball, this term is used when a player loses their cool (and their focus).
Tilted (Tilting)
DAVID DOUBLE
This famous David changed his last name to avoid confusion with the lead singer from The Monkees.
David Bowie
This year, which held the first recorded murder trial in US history and debuted Beethoven's First Symphony, was when Napoleon started to cross the Alps.
1800 (1797-1803)
These two US states have yet to legalize gambling. Name one.
Utah / Hawaii
This law is described in the phrase "If something can go wrong; it will."
Murphey's Law
Often dealt with by button-mashing, this game event is accompanied by a cutscene that the player must respond to with specific inputs.
Quick-Time Event (QTE) / Real-Time Event
This international parcel-delivery company avoided bankruptcy when the founder Fred Smith took the last of the company funds to Las Vegas, winning $27,000 and saving operations.
Federal Express (FedEx)
First outlined by Aristotle and later by John Locke, this philosophical concept establishes rights to "life, liberty and property" based on patterns in the world around us.
The Law of Nature ("Natural Law")