This early government framework, replaced in 1789, failed because it created a weak central government and lacked the power to tax or regulate trade.
Articles of Confederation
This legendary actor became known as the "King of Cool" and starred in films like The Great Escape.
Steve McQueen
This emergency medication, delivered via an auto-injector, is used to treat severe allergic reactions.
epinephrine
This stretchy superhero, introduced in the 1970s, could be pulled and twisted to extreme lengths without breaking.
Stretch Armstrong
Before USB drives, this storage device was used to save files and had a typical capacity of just 1.44 MB.
floppy disk
These taxes on imported goods, used by leaders like Thomas Jefferson to protect American industries, were later criticized for contributing to an economic depression and international trade tensions.
tariffs
In Back to the Future, this iconic car is modified into a time machine by Doc Brown.
The DeLorean
EMTs and nurses use this position, where the patient lies flat on their back with their legs elevated, to treat shock.
Trendelenburg position
Originally developed as a wallpaper cleaner, this colorful modeling compound became a favorite for sculpting and creativity.
Play-Doh
These plastic cartridges, often used in the 1970s, stored music but were quickly replaced by cassette tapes.
8-track
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
27 Amendments
This 2004 comedy film follows two FBI agents who go undercover as wealthy socialites to prevent a kidnapping, resulting in hilarious and chaotic situations.
White Chicks
This vital sign, recorded as a fraction, measures the pressure in the arteries during heartbeats and in between them.
blood pressure
This classic card game, often played with partners, involves bidding, tricks, and the goal of reaching 500 points.
Bridge
Launched in 2003, this early social networking platform transformed the internet with customizable profiles, and if you couldn’t find a friend, you could always count on Tom.
MySpace
This major 1968 military campaign, launched by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces during a holiday truce, shocked Americans with its scale and intensity, turning public opinion further against the Vietnam War.
Tet Offensive
This director helmed the epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy, winning 17 Oscars across the three films.
Peter Jackson
Nurses and EMTs assess this score in trauma patients to determine the level of consciousness, evaluating eye, verbal, and motor responses.
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
This open-world survival game allows players to gather resources, build structures, and battle creatures called Creepers.
Minecraft
Before the internet, this service allowed users to send written messages instantly to each other via telephone lines.
Fax Machine
This 1950s political era was marked by widespread fear of communism, leading to investigations and accusations that targeted government officials, entertainers, and everyday citizens for alleged subversive activities.
McCarthy Era?/ Red Scare
This 1997 blockbuster, held the #1 spot at the domestic box office for an unprecedented 15 consecutive weeks from 1997 to 1998.
Titanic (1997)
This type of bleeding, which is bright red and spurts with the heartbeat, is the most life-threatening and requires immediate attention.
Arterial Bleeding
Introduced at the 1939 World’s Fair, this 3-D viewer became a household favorite in the 1950s after acquiring the rights to Disney characters.
The View-Master?
Before the rise of smartphones, this device combined a keyboard and email functionality, making it a must-have for business professionals in the 2000s.
BlackBerry