Musician Nicknames
"The King of Rock and Roll" helped launch a musical revolution with hits like Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock.
Who is Elvis Presley?
Called "The City of Light," this European capital is famous for the Eiffel Tower.
What is Paris?
This non-alcoholic drink of ginger ale and grenadine is named after a famous child actress.
What is a Shirley Temple?
In 1888, this unidentified killer terrorized the Whitechapel district of London.
Who is Jack the Ripper?
While studying bacteria in 1928, Alexander Fleming noticed that a mold was killing germs in one of his petri dishes. His observation led to this medical breakthrough.
What is penicillin?
"The Queen of Soul" demanded a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This Midwestern city is known as "The Windy City."
What is Chicago?
Legend says this salad was first assembled by an Italian-born restaurateur in Tijuana, Mexico, during a busy holiday weekend.
What is Caesar Salad?
More than 100 settlers disappeared from this North Carolina colony, leaving behind only a carved word as a clue.
What is the Roanoke Colony?
An engineer working with radar equipment noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had melted, leading to this kitchen appliance.
What is the microwave oven?
This country legend was known as "The Man in Black."
Who is Johnny Cash?
Known as "Steel City," this Pennsylvania city grew rich from the steel industry.
What is Pittsburgh?
This crunchy cracker was named after a minister who promoted a plain diet and healthy living.
What are Graham Crackers?
This medieval relic is said to have been used by Jesus at the Last Supper, though its whereabouts remain unknown.
What is the Holy Grail?
This sticky office supply was created after a scientist failed to develop a super-strong adhesive.
What are Post-it Notes?
This jazz singer was called "Lady Day."
Who is Billie Holiday?
Called "The City Different," this Southwestern capital is known for adobe architecture and art galleries.
What is Santa Fe?
This beef dish wrapped in pastry is named after the victor of the Battle of Waterloo.
What is Beef Wellington?
After abandoning her car in Surrey in 1926, this famous author checked into a hotel under the surname of her husband's mistress.
Who is Agatha Christie?
This life-saving adhesive was originally developed for use in battlefield injuries but became famous in households instead.
What is Super Glue?
This country singer was called "The Hillbilly Shakespeare."
Who is Hank Williams?
Known as "The Athens of America," this city became famous for its colleges and universities.
What is Boston?
This popular appetizer topped with hollandaise sauce is named for a Wall Street broker who wanted something different for breakfast.
What are Eggs Benedict?
This Norwegian mountain incident in 1959 involved nine hikers who died under bizarre and unexplained circumstances.
What is the Dyatlov Pass Incident?
A researcher studying malaria treatments accidentally developed this medication now famous for a very different purpose.
What is Viagra?