December Facts
There are two Gemini signs associated with the month of December. What are they?
Sagittarius and Capricorn
On December 12, this individual will be turning 98 years old. This retired TV game show host is known for hosting the longest-running daytime game show in North American TV history.
Bob Barker
PlayStation
This puzzle video game created by a Soviet software engineer in 1984. The goal is to drop blocks into a playing field to make lines. As the levels go up, it tends to go faster. Its been known that this game has made the brain more efficient.
Tetris
The blood sugar levels are controlled with diet or insulin in this type of disease. More than 34 million people in the US have this and 1 in 5 of them don't know they have it.
Diabetes
On December 7th, 1941, Japanese airplanes made a surprise attack on the US navy that destroyed many ships and killed many soldiers. This event on this land forced the US to enter World War II
Pearl Harbor
Born December 2nd, she originally got her start as a member of Disney's Mickey Mouse Club, this actress/singer released her first single in 1998 and transformed herself into the Princess of Pop.
Britney Spears
Produced by Microsoft, it was introduced in November 2001. It wasn't until the second release of this product that it started to turn around. They originally lost 4 billion on its first release but now have established itself as a powerhouse console.
X-box
This popular game released in 1980, looked like a miniature, interactive cartoon, a comical tug of war and a fun chase around a map. Its grip on pop culture is still strong today, making it one of most successful arcade games of all time.
Pacman
On December 15th, 1791, the first ten amendments to the US constitution came into effect, which are said to be the pillars of modern US society and government. What are they called?
Bill of Rights
Born December 21st, this actor/producer has been seen everywhere in the movie industry, appearing in Oscar-winning films such as Pulp Fiction and even blockbuster franchises such as Jurassic Park, Star Wars and the Marvel Universe. He was bullied as a child for his stutter, but was able to control it by cursing more frequently.
Samuel L Jackson
The world's first hybrid console was designed in 2016 and released in 2017. It could be used with a television as well as being portable. This allows individuals old and new to keep their favorite games with them at all times
Nintendo Switch
This series of action-adventure games started its release in 1997 and have made different versions representing different cities over the years. It was originally called Race-n-Chase and is now owned by Rockstar games.
Grand Theft Auto
The most common cause of death in North America is this, involving diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots. About 659,000 people in the US die annually from this.
Heart/Cardiovascular disease
The birthstone of December is a gorgeous blue-green stone, considered one of the world's oldest gemstones. It is said that this stone represents happiness, honesty and spirituality.
Turquoise
Born December 18th, this film director began his career in the New Hollywood era. He was responsible for films such as Jaws, ET, Schindler's list and Saving Private Ryan. He originally did not finish school in 1968 after not being accepted into film school but went back to college in his 50s to complete his degree.
Steven Spielberg
For millions of gamers, this console was their first platform into the gaming world. It had the weight and appearance of a brick and the cartridges were huge. The company began creating ads featuring young individuals engaging in stereotypical interests, which then created its name.
Game boy
Released in 2000 are a series of life simulation video games published by Electronic Arts. The franchise has sold nearly 200 million copies and is on the list of one of the best-selling video games series of all time for the computer. This game was open-ended without a set objective, which made it attractive to so many gamers. (start a family)
The Sims
This is a type of carbohydrate that you do not digest and is an aid in prevent cancer. It acts as a broom to sweet out the digestive tract. Eating more foods containing this will help you live longer, achieve healthy weight, control blood sugar and lower cholesterol levels.
Fiber
December 6th celebrates this patron saint of children, someone who inspires traditions around the world from presents to stockings to all the above. We may also consider this saint as Santa.
This Soviet political leader governed the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953. He was known as a dictator was transformed the society into an industrial and military superpower.
Joseph Stalin
This video game console was released in 1998 in Japan and hit North America by 1999. This classic console was unique because it had its own built-in screen that provided a very primitive second screen experience. At one point of its release, it successfully out-sold Nintendo in sales.
Sega Dreamcast
This military science fiction media franchise is owned by Bungie and Microsoft studios. There are currently 7 versions of this game out today. It has become big over the past two decades especially with its second release making 125 million in the first 24 hours, making it the highest grossing entertainment release.
Halo
This group of naturally occurring proteins found in wheat and other grains provide no essential nutrients for your body. It has been more common lately as individuals have an immune reaction that is triggered by eating this. They develop inflammation and damage in their intestines. It can get so bad that it can cause a disease, more than 200,000 cases per year.
Gluten, Celiac's disease