WW1
The assassination of this Archduke in June 1914 triggered WWI.
Who is Franz Ferdinand?
This Cairn Terrier, whose real name was Terry, actually earned a higher weekly salary than the actors playing the Munchkins.
Who is Toto?
"Stop! In the name of love / Before you..."
What is "break my heart"? (Stop! In the Name of Love)
This classic red bloom is the universal symbol of love and passion.
What is a rose?
Before becoming a global sensation, the group hailed from this Scandinavian country.
What is Sweden?
This type of warfare characterized the Western Front, resulting in a stalemate.
What is Trench Warfare?
The "snow" that falls on Dorothy and her friends in the poppy field was actually made of this hazardous industrial material.
What is asbestos?
"Oh baby, give me one more chance / To show you that I love you / Won't you please let me..."
What is "back in your heart"? (I Want You Back)
During the 1630s in Holland, this flower's bulbs became so valuable they were traded like currency, leading to a famous market "bubble."
What is a tulip?
This 1974 song won the Eurovision Song Contest, launching the band into international superstardom.
What is "Waterloo"?
This chemical agent was first used by Germans in 1915, causing burns and blindness.
What is Mustard Gas (or Chlorine Gas)?
The Wizard of Oz reveals he originally arrived in Oz via this mode of transportation.
What is a hot air balloon?
The Temptations: "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day / When it's cold outside..."
What is "I've got the month of May"? (My Girl)
In Ancient Egypt, the blue variety of this water-dwelling flower was sacred and often found in royal tombs like Tutankhamun's
What is the lotus?
According to the lyrics of this song, "the winner takes it all," but this person "has to fall."
Who is the loser?
The passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, killing over 100 Americans.
What is the Lusitania?
The 1939 film was nominated for six Academy Awards but lost the Best Picture title to this other Victor Fleming-directed classic
What is Gone with the Wind?
"Very superstitious, writings on the wall / Very superstitious..."
What is "ladders 'bout to fall"? (Superstition)
This vivid red flower is worn on Remembrance Day to honor fallen soldiers, inspired by a poem about fields in Flanders.
What is a poppy?
This jukebox musical, which premiered in London in 1999, is based entirely on the songs of ABBA.
What is Mamma Mia!?
This secret telegram from Germany to Mexico proposed an alliance against the U.S. in exchange for lost territory.
What is the Zimmermann Telegram?
When the Wizard is exposed, he shouts this instruction into his microphone.
What is "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain"?
Martha & The Vandellas: "Calling out around the world / Are you ready for..."
What is "a brand new beat"? (Dancing in the Street)
This fragrant, purple or white shrub is the official state flower of New Hampshireand is famously associated with the "first scent of spring."
What is a lilac?
This is what the acronym ABBA stands for, representing the first names of the four members.
Who are Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid?