1970s
What was the highest-grossing film of the 1970s?
"Star Wars" (1977)
Who is known for the hit song “Purple Rain”?
Prince
In the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, what was the name of the character played by Will Smith, who moves from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air?
Will Smith
Everyone was friends with Tom on what groundbreaking website, the most widely used social media site from 2005 to 2009, went live on August 1, 2003?
MySpace
What messaging app, allowing users to send messages that disappear after being viewed, was launched in 2011?
Snapchat
Who directed the film "Jaws" released in 1975?
Steven Spielberg
These dolls are known for their soft bodies and plastic heads and is one of the longest running doll-franchises in U.S. history
Cabbage Patch Kids
What popular electronic gadget from the 90s allowed users to send short text messages to each other using a small keyboard?
Pager (or “beeper”)
In the show Jersey Shore, GTL was an acronym for what?
Gym, Tan, Laundry
In July 2016, the world was abuzz with the release of which interactive Niantic/Nintendo video game that had players using GPS to locate and capture virtual creatures?
Pokemon Go
Which portable media player was released by Sony in 1979 and allowed listeners to play cassette tapes while on the move?
Walkman
What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded in 1986?
Challenger
What fad toy was feared to be a tool for foreign spies?
Furby
Before the iPhone, what fruit-inspired brand had the most popular smartphone in the industry?
Blackberry
What was the name of the 2018 festival in the Bahamas that promised "the luxury experience" but ended up being a total hoax?
Fyre Festival
Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 from presidency due to this political scandal:
Watergate scandal
What was the major nuclear accident that occurred in 1986?
Chernobyl
When was the World Wide Web first introduced?
What file-sharing program were you more likely to download viruses from than genuine mp3s?
LimeWire
Music icon Prince died in 2016. How old was he?
57
Who played the character Dorothy in the film "The Wizard of Oz" (1973) adaptation?
Diana Ross
What was the major environmental disaster that occurred in 1989 in Alaska?
Exxon Valdez oil spill
How many Americans tuned in to watch the O.J. Simpson trial verdict?
95 million
What device allowed you to never miss your favorite TV shows ever again?
TiVo
In 2012, which iconic female performer died in her bathtub?
Whitney Houston