The Jester
This devastating pandemic, also known as the Great Mortality, wiped out nearly half of Europe's population in the 14th century.
What is the Black Death (or Bubonic Plague)?
This Spider-Man villain and CEO of Oscorp is known for his signature "Pumpkin Bombs."
Who is the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)?
Breaking one of these is said to bring seven years of bad luck.
What is a mirror?
This Norse god is responsible for the death of Balder and is often called the "Father of Lies."
Who is Loki?
This legendary stand-up and actor voiced the Genie in Aladdin and starred in Mrs. Doubtfire.
Who is Robin Williams?
This series of religious wars was fought over centuries to secure control of holy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean.
What are the Crusades?
This cosmic villain and herald of Galactus has a surfboard-like craft and later became a tragic anti-hero.
Who is the Silver Surfer?
This ancient practice involves reading the lines on a person's hand to predict their future.
What is Palmistry (or Chiromancy)?
This Greek titan stole fire from the gods to give to humanity, earning him an eternal punishment.
Who is Prometheus?
He was the silent film era's "Little Tramp," known for his toothbrush mustache and baggy pants.
Who is Charlie Chaplin?
She was a teenage peasant girl who claimed divine visions and led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years' War.
Who is Joan of Arc?
This Marvel villain and ruler of Latveria wears a metallic mask to hide his scarred face.
Who is Doctor Doom?
In the Tarot, The Fool is the only card in the Major Arcana to be assigned this specific number.
What is Zero?
This Polynesian demigod used a magical fishhook to pull the islands of Hawaii from the sea.
Who is Maui?
This British comedian created the silent, clumsy character Mr. Bean, which he describes as "a child in a grown man's body."
Who is Rowan Atkinson?
He was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day, 800 AD, uniting much of Western and Central Europe.
Who is Charlemagne?
Before becoming a master of fear with a terrifying toxin, this Batman villain was professor Jonathan Crane.
Who is Scarecrow?
This term refers to the perceived backward motion of a planet, often blamed for communication breakdowns (especially with Mercury).
What is Retrograde?
In Japanese folklore, this raccoon-dog (or bakedanuki) is known for its shapeshifting and mischief.
What is a Tanuki?
This I Love Lucy star was a pioneer for women in comedy and was famous for her physical "slapstick" bits.
Who is Lucille Ball?
Historically the land or estate held by a feudal lord, refers to a territory over which one person exercises dominant control
What is a fiefdom?
Before becoming a powerhouse villain for the Teen Titans and Justice League, this one-eyed mercenary was known as Slade Wilson.
Who is Deathstroke?
This 16th-century French astrologer and physician is famous for his book Les Prophéties, which many believe predicted world events centuries in advance.
Who is Nostradamus?
This character is a prominent West African (Akan) trickster figure, often taking the form of a spider, human, or combination of both, who embodies cunning, wisdom, and creativity
Who is Anansi?
This pioneering African American comedian was known for his raw honesty and the 1970s show Live on the Sunset Strip.
Who is Richard Pryor?