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Released in 1994, the protagonist shares this piece of advice: “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
What is Forest Gump?
This 1932 Australia conflict ended in defeat when soldiers armed with machine guns couldn’t stop this giant bird population.
What is the Great Emu War?
This bustling location, at the end of the Yellow Brick Road, is greener than green, perhaps even emerald…
What is The Emerald City?
Known for his deep three-point range, this OU guard led the NCAA in both points and assists before becoming an NBA All-Star with Atlanta.
Who is Trey Young?
This term describes the settlers who illegally entered the Unassigned Lands before the official start of the Land Run.
What are “Sooners”?
In this 1987 dance classic, a character famously declares: “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
What is Dirty Dancing?
In 1986, Cleveland released 1.5 million of these into the sky for charity, accidentally causing flight issues and rescue failures.
What are balloons?
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians, this fabled area is found atop the Empire State Building.
What is Olympus?
This OU softball star became the NCAA’s all-time home run leader, finishing her career with 122 home runs.
Who is Jocelyn Alo?
This country music star from Yukon, Oklahoma, is one of the best-selling solo artists in history.
Who is Garth Brooks?
In this 1980 sci-fi epic, one of cinema’s most iconic revelations is spoken: “I am your father.”
What is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
In 1859, a U.S. farmer shot this wrong farm animal, nearly sparking war between the U.S. and Britain.
What is the Pig War?
This fictional address in London is home to a very famous detective and his trusty assistant.
What is 221B Baker Street?
This OU gymnast became the first in school history to score three perfect 10s in a singular meet.
Who is Jordan Bowers?
Before 1890, this 34-mile-wide area of western Oklahoma was unassigned to any state or territory.
What is No Man’s Land?
One of the protagonists in this 1974 crime drama sequel advises: “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”
What is the Godfather Part 2?
In 1518, residents of Strasbourg unexpectedly did this nonstop for days, with some collapsing from exhaustion or even dying.
What is dancing?
This idyllic, green region is home to small, peace-loving people in The Lord of the Rings.
What is The Shire?
This OU running back became the university's first Heisman Trophy winner after rushing over 4,000 yards in his college career.
Who is Billy Sims?
This 1995 attack in Oklahoma City is considered the first major act of domestic terrorism in modern U.S. history, killing 168 people.
What is the Murrah Building Bombing?
This 1989 drama follows a teacher who inspires his students with the words: “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”
What is Dead Poets Society?
In 1919, Boston streets were flooded with 2.3 million gallons of this sticky substance after a storage tank burst, killing 21 people.
What is molasses?
The grand estate in Derbyshire is home to Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice.
What is Pemberly?
This OU track and field star won multiple NCAA titles in the shot put and represented the United States at the 2016 Olympics.
Who is Tia Brooks?
During World War II, this Oklahoma town became the site of a secret U.S. navy training base for codebreakers and electronics technicians.
What is Norman, Oklahoma?