Characters Named John (Fictional "John" Names)
In a sleek black suit and armed with vengeance, this character became a modern action icon in a series of films starting in 2014.
Who is John Wick?
Founded in 1958 in response to the Soviet Union’s early space achievements, this U.S. agency has since led countless missions and remains at the forefront of space exploration and research.
What is NASA?
This capital city shares its name with the explorer who “sailed the ocean blue in 1492,” and is known for its vibrant arts scene and Ohio State University.
What is Columbus?
This German-style sausage is often grilled or boiled and traditionally served with mustard and sauerkraut at Oktoberfest celebrations.
What is bratwurst?
Used by most countries in the European Union, this currency was introduced in 1999 and is symbolized by “€” on banknotes and coins.
What is the euro?
This wisecracking New York cop took on terrorists in a skyscraper in Die Hard, delivering the iconic line, “Yippee-ki-yay.”
Who is John McClane?
On July 20, 1969, this historic mission fulfilled President Kennedy’s goal of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth.
What is Apollo 11?
Located in the smallest U.S. state by area, this capital is known for its colonial architecture and proximity to the Atlantic coast.
What is Providence?
This Italian delicacy is made from dry-cured pork leg, aged for months, and typically served in thin slices on charcuterie boards or wrapped around melon.
What is prosciutto?
This is the official currency of Japan, symbolized by “¥,” and is known for its stability and global use in foreign exchange markets.
What is the yen?
This teenage resistance leader was targeted by a time-traveling cyborg in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Who is John Connor?
In 1961, this Soviet cosmonaut became the first human to journey into outer space, completing a single orbit of Earth.
Who is Yuri Gagarin?
This capital is home to a famous WWII naval base attacked in 1941, and is a hub of Pacific culture and tourism.
What is Honolulu?
Introduced in 1937 and made famous during World War II, this canned meat product became a staple in military rations and later in Hawaiian cuisine.
What is Spam?
This currency, often called a “quid,” is one of the oldest still in use and features Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III on its notes.
What is the pound sterling?
This grizzled Vietnam veteran became a one-man army in a series of action films beginning in the 1980s.
Who is John Rambo?
Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1990, this orbiting observatory has captured breathtaking images of nebulae, galaxies, and the early universe.
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
This southern U.S. capital was selected in the 1820s as a midpoint between two major cities and is home to a university whose football team is known as the Seminoles.
Named after an Italian city, this smooth-textured deli meat is made from finely ground pork and beef and is a lunchbox classic in the U.S.
What is bologna?
Featuring Mahatma Gandhi on its banknotes, this currency is used by over a billion people and is issued by the Reserve Bank.
What is the rupee?
In Dead Poets Society, this inspiring English teacher encouraged his students to “seize the day” through poetry and passion.
Who is John Keating?
Equipped with a golden record containing sounds and images of Earth, this spacecraft launched in 1977 and became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space.
What is Voyager 1?
Known for its adobe buildings and thriving art community, this capital sits at the highest elevation of any U.S. state capital.
What is Santa Fe?
This dry-cured Spanish sausage is known for its bold flavor, thanks to smoked paprika and garlic, and is often enjoyed sliced or cooked into stews.
What is chorizo?
This currency, used in South Africa, is named after the Dutch word for “ridge,” referencing the Witwatersrand where gold was discovered.
What is the rand?