1970s
What fitness craze, known for its colorful outfits and high-energy movements, gained popularity with the 1978 release of the workout video Aerobic Dancing?
Aerobics
What video game character made his debut in 1980 and has been eating pellets ever since?
Pac-man
Which 1990 Christmas movie starred Macaulay Culkin as a young boy left alone to defend his house from burglars?
Home Alone
What book series by J.K. Rowling saw its final installment published in 2007?
Harry Potter
What 2016 augmented reality game encouraged players to explore the real world and “catch” virtual creatures?
Pokemon GO
Which movie, released in 1977, launched one of the biggest film franchises in history, later becoming known as “Episode IV”?
Star Wars
What popular 1980s song by Michael Jackson includes a groundbreaking dance called the “Moonwalk”?
Billie Jean
What 1997 movie about a doomed ocean liner became one of the highest-grossing films ever?
Titanic
Which device, launched by Apple in 2007, revolutionized the smartphone market?
iPhone
Which song by South Korean artist Psy became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views in 2012?
Gangnam Style
What movie about a shark terrorizing a beach town came out in 1975?
Jaws
Which futuristic film released in 1985 features a DeLorean car that can travel through time?
Back to the Future
What fashion accessory, often stretchy and colorful, became a massive trend in the 1990s?
Scrunchies
Which social media platform launched in 2004, originally just for college students?
Which movie broke records in 2019 by becoming the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Avatar?
Avengers: Endgame
What type of environmentally-friendly vehicle did Honda release in the 1970s?
The Honda Civic
What movie, released in 1984, featured a group of friends who become “paranormal exterminators” in New York City?
Ghostbusters
What infamous trial, beginning in 1995, captivated the U.S. and involved a former football player accused of double murder?
OJ Simpson Trial
What hit TV series that began in 2004 followed the survivors of a plane crash on a mysterious island?
Lost
What streaming service, which originally shipped DVDs, became a major platform for original content in the 2010s?
Netflix
What was the name of the Watergate scandal investigative reporters, credited with exposing corruption that led to President Nixon's resignation?
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Which U.S. President famously said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” in a 1987 speech?
Ronald Reagan
Which toy that included a virtual pet you had to “feed” and “care for” was a must-have in the 1990s?
Tamagotchi
Which artist’s 2002 song “Hot in Herre” became a defining hit of early 2000s hip hop?
Nelly
What iconic Notre Dame Cathedral was severely damaged by a fire in 2019, sparking worldwide efforts for restoration?
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris