Common Knowledge
This is the capital of France.
Paris.
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Candle.
This underwater cartoon character lives in a pineapple under the sea.
SpongeBob Squarepants
This technology company, known for its personal computers and software, was heavily involved in addressing Y2K issues.
Microsoft.
This Southeast Asian country is known for its over 7,000 islands, beautiful beaches, and vibrant festivals like Sinulog and Ati-Atihan.
Phillipines.
This planet is known as the "Red Planet."
Mars.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps.
In Scooby-Doo, this snack is the favourite of both Scooby and Shaggy.
Scooby Snack.
This pop icon, known for hits like "Oops!... I Did It Again," was a major Y2K trendsetter.
Britney Spears.
This island nation in East Asia is famous for its technological advancements, sushi, Mount Fuji, and the traditional art of tea ceremonies.
Japan.
This is the second largest ocean on Earth.
Atlantic ocean.
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go inside. What am I?
Keyboard.
This cartoon follows the adventures of three super-powered sister: Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup.
The Powerpuff Girls.
In the Y2K era, these digital devices, often used for texting and calling, became widely popular among teenagers.
Cell phone/Mobile phone.
This island country’s flag features a map of the island in copper-orange, symbolizing its name, and two olive branches representing peace between its two main communities.
Cyprus.
This cola drink, first created in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, was originally marketed as a medicinal drink.
Pepsi.
What can run but never walks, has a mouth that can’t talk, has a head but never weeps, and has a bed but never sleeps?
River.
This long-running animated series features a quirky family living in the fictional town of Springfield, with a father who works at a nuclear power plant.
The Simpsons.
This popular Y2K accessory, a type of wearable, was often seen on people’s wrists and had an electronic screen to show the time.
Digital clock.
This Nordic country is famous for its stunning landscapes, the Northern Lights, and being home to the Nobel Prize.
Sweden.
This ancient civilization, known for its pyramids, hieroglyphics, and pharaohs, flourished along the Nile River for over 3,000 years.
Ancient Egypt.
The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?
Darkness.
This show features a young boy with a genius-level IQ who has a secret laboratory in his house.
Dexter Laboratory.
In the Y2K era, this online platform for social networking became a cultural phenomenon before the rise of Facebook and Twitter.
MySpace.
This landlocked country in Central Europe is famous for its medieval towns, fairy-tale castles, and being the birthplace of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Austria.