Before They Were Famous
Before starring in Guardians of the Galaxy, this actor worked as a waiter at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
Who is Chris Pratt?
This sweet treat comes in flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry and is often eaten in a cone.
What is ice cream?
In Pixar’s Toy Story series, this space ranger famously says, “To infinity and beyond!” as he inspires his toy friends to aim high.
Who is Buzz Lightyear?
This part of your body controls thinking, memory, and voluntary actions.
What is the brain?
Octopuses have three of these organs, two of which pump blood to the gills.
What are hearts?
Before she became a global pop star, this singer was bullied in school and even targeted by a Facebook group called ___, you will never be famous."
Who is Lady Gaga?
This Canadian snack features French fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in gravy.
What is poutine?
In James Cameron’s 1997 film about the doomed 1912 ocean liner that struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage, this character famously said, “I’m the king of the world!”
Who is Jack Dawson?
This type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.
What is potential energy?
This fruit was once considered poisonous in Europe, earning the nickname “poison apple” before becoming widely eaten.
What is a tomato?
Before starring in 'The Pursuit of Happyness', this actor revealed he could have gotten into MIT due to high SAT scores and connections, but he had no intention of attending college.
Who is Will Smith?
Known as a Japanese street snack, these skewered, grilled rice dumplings are coated in a sweet soy glaze.
What is dango?
In Frank Herbert’s Dune, this character says, “Fear is the mind-killer,” as part of a mantra taught by the Bene Gesserit to overcome fear.
Who is Paul Atreides?
This psychological phenomenon occurs when a person experiences physical symptoms after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic effect, simply because they believe it will work.
What is the placebo effect?
This animal’s fingerprints are so similar to humans’ that they’ve been confused at crime scenes.
What is a koala?
Before hitting it big in music, this Detroit rapper worked at Burger King, one of several odd jobs he held while pursuing his rap career.
Who is Eminem?
These sweet, bite-sized fried dough balls are a popular dessert in Italy, often dusted with powdered sugar.
What are zeppole?
In the 1986 film about elite Navy fighter pilots, this character famously says, “I feel the need—the need for speed!”
Who is Maverick (Pete Mitchell)?
This technique uses sensors to show people their own body signals, like heart rate, so they can learn to control them with their mind.
What is biofeedback?
This naturally occurring metal is so soft that it can be cut with a butter knife and was once used in toothpaste and cosmetics in the 19th century.
What is tin?
Before he became a Hollywood icon, this actor was fired from a shoe store after about two weeks because he had "sticky fingers".
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This deep-fried, honey-coated dessert made from dough is a traditional snack in central Asia.
What is chak-chak?
In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, this character ominously declares, “The world is changing. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air.”
Who is Saruman?
In quantum mechanics, this paradox involves a particle that can be in a superposition of being both alive and dead until measured, illustrating the problem of observation in quantum systems.
What is Schrödinger’s cat?
The shortest war in history, lasting only 38 minutes, was fought between this African country and the United Kingdom in 1896.
What is the Anglo-Zanzibar War?