Film and TV
During his tenure on the show Two and a Half Men, this actor was reported as being the highest paid actor on TV.
Who is Charlie Sheen?
About 7% of Americans suffer from coulrophobia, fearing these aptly named, "coulorful" people.
What are clowns?
This was the year in which marriage for LGBTQ+ couples was legalized in America.
What is 2015?
He is the younger twin brother of the famous Mario. He even had his own year in 2013.
Who is Luigi?
It is said that Robin Hood and his Merry Men were heroic outlaws to this European country.
What is England?
She is the first and only woman of color to win the Oscar for best actress.
Who is Halle Berry?
The fear of heights or high places.
What is acrophobia?
This was the last state to be admitted into the union.
(Less than willingly for its inhabitants, that is...)
What is Hawaii?
Toru Iwatani, the creator of this iconic character, played as himself in the 2015 movie Pixels.
Who is Pac-Man?
The story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is the origin of this famous password, which the titular Ali Baba used to sneak into the thieves' hideout.
What is "Open Sesame"?
The wife of William Shakespeare shares the name of this Oscar award winning actress for best actress in a supporting role.
Who is Anne Hathaway?
This famous comedian and TV show host is well known for his fear of germs or contamination: mysophobia, or better known as germophobia.
Who is Howie Mandel?
The only president to serve 4 whole terms, this man held the longest American presidency of all time.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Released in 1992, this video game led to the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board, or ESRB, for its depiction of gore and violence.
What is Mortal Kombat?
The Greek god of death. Not to be confused with Hades, Greek god of the dead.
Who is Thanatos?
In 1990, the British sitcom Heil Honey I'm Home!, depicting this infamous dictator, was cancelled after one episode.
Who is Adolf Hitler?
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of this very superstitious number. Some hotels will even refuse to acknowledge that they have a floor of this number out of fear.
What is 13?
One of America's most iconic monuments, Mt. Rushmore, was officially completed on this holiday.
What is Halloween?
Selling a whopping 155 million units, this is the best selling video game console of all time.
What is the PlayStation 2?
Meaning "doom of the gods", this event in Norse mythology would bring about the death and eventual rebirth of the gods, humanity, and the whole world.
What is Ragnarok?
After adjusting for inflation, this 1940 movie is the highest grossing film of all time.
What is Gone with the Wind?
A specific anxiety disorder, characterized by the fear of things unknown. Or, more appropriately, the fear of being afraid.
What is phobiaphobia?
This is the state bird of Michigan.
I would hope that you know!
What is the American robin?
Released in 1986 by Nintendo, this fantasy themed game was the first video game that allowed the player to save their game.
What is The Legend of Zelda?
The Egyptian god of the dead, said to preside over mummification and embalming, and judge whether or not one could move on to the afterlife by weighing their heart.
Who is Anubis?