Famous Faces
This writer is renowned for creating a novel that critiques the excesses and moral decay of 1920s American society, famously centered on a mysterious millionaire.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
In this 1939 classic, a young girl named Dorothy embarks on an unforgettable adventure after a tornado carries her to a magical land where she meets colorful characters like the Scarecrow and Tin Man.
The Wizard of Oz
This influential rock band, formed in the 1960s in Liverpool, is one of the most commercially successful groups in the history of recorded music.
The Beatles
This American president delivered the famous speech beginning with "Four score and seven years ago," dedicating the site of a major Civil War battle.
Abraham Lincoln
This green fruit, native to Central and South America, is mashed with lime, onion, and cilantro to create a popular dip.
The Avocado
Known for his surrealist work, this Spanish-born painter’s most famous creation includes an image of distorted clocks that seem to melt in an eerie landscape.
Salvador Dali
This 1941 masterpiece, directed by Orson Welles, explores the life of a wealthy media mogul, with his final, cryptic utterance being the focus of the entire film.
Citizen Kane
This iconic song by Bob Dylan, released in 1963, became an anthem of peace and social justice, symbolizing the hopes for change during a turbulent time in American history.
Blowin' in the Wind
This 1969 event saw millions of people gather for a peaceful music festival in upstate New York, symbolizing the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
Woodstock
A smooth, rich sauce made by emulsifying egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, typically served with poached eggs or vegetables, is known as...
Hollandaise Sauce
This British actress, whose famous films include Roman Holiday and My Fair Lady, was not only an actress but also a humanitarian, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Audrey Hepburn
Directed by Billy Wilder, this 1950 film noir follows a faded silent film star and a screenwriter who are trapped in a twisted relationship in Hollywood’s dark underbelly.
Sunset Boulevard
Known for anthems like “Baba O'Riley” and “Behind Blue Eyes,” this album from 1971 by The Who is a cornerstone of classic rock, blending progressive rock and raw emotion.
Who's Next
In 1492, this Italian navigator made his first journey to the "New World," which ultimately led to the European exploration and colonization of the Americas.
Christopher Columbus
This traditional Austrian pastry is made by layering thin sheets of dough, often filled with spiced fruit or cream cheese, and is typically baked until golden.
Strudel
This Austrian composer is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in Western music, with works that have shaped the evolution of symphonic and operatic music.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In this 1967 movie, a young man named Benjamin is seduced by an older woman, setting off a series of events that will change his life forever.
The Graduate
This influential 1973 album by Pink Floyd, which explores themes of mental illness, societal pressure, and the human experience, is often considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
The Dark Side of the Moon
This treaty, signed in 1919, officially ended the war that had involved many of the world’s great powers, redrawing borders and establishing the League of Nations.
Treaty of Versailles
Originating in Italy, this dish consists of thinly sliced raw beef, usually served with a drizzle of olive oil, capers, and sometimes Parmesan cheese.
Carpaccio
A physicist of German descent, this individual revolutionized the world of science with his theory of relativity, fundamentally changing our understanding of time and space.
Albert Einstein
This silent German expressionist film from 1927 depicts a futuristic city where a working-class uprising occurs, and it is one of the earliest works of dystopian cinema.
Metropolis
This 1991 album by Nirvana, featuring tracks like "Smells Like Teen Spirit," is credited with bringing the Seattle grunge movement to mainstream popularity and defining an entire generation's sound.
Nevermind
This French military defense system, designed in the 1930s, was constructed along the border with Germany to prevent invasion, though it was ultimately bypassed in World War II.
The Maginot Line
This hearty, one-pot dish, originating from Spain, features saffron-infused rice, seafood, chicken, and vegetables, often cooked in a wide, shallow pan.
Paella