World Events
The Ancient Egyptians built this for Pharaoh Khufu in 2600 BC, it is now one of the most recognizable monuments in Egypt.
What is the Pyramid of Giza.
In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered these rays, which allowed doctors to view internal body structures without surgery.
What are X-rays.
You’ll find the Eiffel Tower, a major art museum called the Louvre, and plenty of cafés in this European capital.
What is Paris.
This Italian coffee drink combines a shot of espresso with steamed milk and a small layer of foam.
What is a latte.
This New York-set sitcom followed six friends and turned into one of the most‑rewatched shows in TV history.
What is Friends.
The year the World Wide Web became accessible to the public.
What is 1991.
In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered this substance, which ushered in the era of antibiotics.
What is Penicillin.
I am a Nordic island nation, defined by my dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.
What is Iceland.
This cake, due to high sugar and alcohol content, ... can last for years and are often considered to improve with age.
What is a Fruitcake.
Define the pop-culture reference: "Spill the tea"
What is to share gossip or reveal juicy information.
The year Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean in order to discover the New World.
1492 (Columbus sailed the ocean blue).
Originally derived from willow bark, this common pain reliever was synthesized in the late 19th century.
What is Aspirin.
I am the world's largest museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement.
What is The Louvre or the Louvre Museum.
Soldiers in the Spanish Civil War who ate pieces of chocolate covered in sugar coating inspired Forrest Mars to manufacture ... with a shell to prevent them from melting.
What are M&M's.
Which Netflix series features a group of children in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana?
What is "Stranger Things".
The first satellite sent into space by the soviet union, kicking off the space war between Russia and the US.
What is Sputnik.
Discovered in the 1920s by Banting and Best, this hormone is essential for treating diabetes.
What is Insulin.
It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Constructed from 1887–89 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it was initially criticized by some for its design.
What is the Eiffel Tower.
The lucky employees who work for ... can take home up to three pints of ice cream every single day. Talk about office perks!
What is Ben & Jerry's
What is the name of the pet dinosaur on The Flintstones?
Who is "Dino".
He was the king of Macedonia and was tutored by the great philosopher Aristotle when he was young. His reign ended in 323 B.C.
Who is Alexander the Great.
In 1953, Watson, Crick, and Franklin discovered the double helix structure of this molecule.
What is DNA.
They were described as a remarkable feat of engineering: an ascending series of tiered 'hanging' gardens containing all manner of trees, shrubs, and vines. The gardens in Babylon were said to have looked like a large green mountain constructed of mud bricks.
What are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Noodles we relied on as college students were invented to fulfill demand for the beloved soup during World War II food shortages in Japan.
What is instant ramen.
Which 2021 satirical disaster film featured an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence?
What is "Don't Look Up".