Legends & Lore
In Greek mythology, this supreme ruler of the gods wielded a mighty thunderbolt from his throne on Mount Olympus.
Who is Zeus?
In 1980, this massive arcade game phenomenon featured a yellow character eating dots and avoiding ghosts.
What is Pac-Man?
Here you come _____
Just when I've begun to get _______ together
You waltz right in the door, just like you've done before
And wrap my heart 'round your little ______
Here ____ come again
Just when I'm about to _____ it work without you
You look into my _____ and light those dreamy eyes
And pretty soon I'm wondering ____ I came to doubt you
Here you come again
Just when I've begun to get myself together
You waltz right in the door, just like you've done before
And wrap my heart 'round your little finger
Here you come again
Just when I'm about to make it work without you
You look into my eyes and light those dreamy eyes
And pretty soon I'm wondering how I came to doubt you
Dolly Parton ‧ 1977 - 'Here You Come Again'
On the pH scale, a substance with a value below 7 is considered to have this property.
What is acidic?
While often associated with Mexican cuisine, the Caesar salad was actually invented in 1924 by a chef named Caesar Cardini in this Mexican border city.
What is Tijuana?
What vitamin do you get from sunlight?
What is Vitamin D?
This legendary British outlaw and expert archer allegedly stole from the rich to give to the poor.
Who is Robin Hood?
This TV detective series from the 70s featured a disheveled but brilliant detective who always asked, "Just one more thing."
What is Columbo?
Islands in the ______
That is what we ___
No one in _______
How can we be wrong?
____ away with me
To another _____
And we rely on each other, ah-ah
From one ______ to another, ah-ah
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ah
From one lover to another, ah-ah
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers - 1983 - 'Islands in the Stream'
This Russian chemist is credited with creating the first version of the Periodic Table of Elements in 1869.
Who is Dmitri Mendeleev?
This culinary term, originating from the Italian word for "to the tooth," is used to describe pasta cooked just enough to retain a firm texture.
What is Al dente?
This process is used by plants to turn sunlight into energy.
What is photosynthesis?
According to Egyptian myth, this half-human, half-lion creature guards the great pyramids by asking riddles to travelers.
What is the Sphinx?
This 1981 song by The Go-Go's was the first number-one hit written and performed by an all-female band who played their own instruments.
What is "We Got the Beat"?
My coat of many ______
That my momma made for me
Made only from ___
But I ____ it so proudly
Although we had no _____
I was ____ as I could be
In my coat of many colors
My _____ made for me
My coat of many colors
That my momma made for me
Made only from rags
But I wore it so proudly
Although we had no money
I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors
My momma made for me
Dolly Parton ‧ 1971 - 'Coat of Many Colors'
This "universal solvent" is polar and is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid.
What is water?
Although they are now a staple of American snack culture, the name "Dorito" is derived from a Spanish word meaning this.
What is "gold" (or doradito meaning "little golden thing")?
Governed by FIFA, this prestigious men's tournament takes place every four years and expand to 48 teams this year.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
This Roman god of the sea, often pictured holding a massive trident, is the equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon.
Who is Neptune?
This 1968 Stanley Kubrick masterpiece is famous for its groundbreaking visual effects and the mysterious "Monolith."
What is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
And I hope life, will treat you ____
And I hope that you have all
That you ever _______ of
Oh I do wish you ___
And I wish you _________
But above all this
I wish you ____
I love you
I will always love _____
And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you
I will always love you
This is the name for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
What is a catalyst?
In classical French cuisine, these are the five "mother sauces": Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise, Tomate and this final one, which is essentially a creamy white sauce made by thickening milk with a white roux.
What is Béchamel?
Bell-bottoms were originally worn by which group before becoming a fashion trend?
Who are Sailors?
In Arthurian legend, this is the name of King Arthur’s magical, unbeatable sword, which was given to him by the Lady of the Lake.
What is Excalibur?
Before becoming a major 80s pop star, this artist released her debut self-titled album in 1983, featuring the hit "Holiday."
Who is Madonna?
Tumble out of ___ and I stumble to the _______
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn and stretch and try to come to life
Jump in the ______ and the blood starts pumpin'
Out on the street, the ______ starts jumpin'
With folks like me on the job from _ to _
Workin' _ to _, what a way to make a _____
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no _____
They just use your ____ and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you _____ if you let it
9 to 5, for service and ________
You would think that I would deserve a fair ________
Want to move ahead, but the ___ won't seem to let me
I swear sometimes that man is out to get __, mm
Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn and stretch and try to come to life
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin'
Out on the street, the traffic starts jumpin'
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5
Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, for service and devotion
You would think that I would deserve a fair promotion
Want to move ahead, but the boss won't seem to let me
I swear sometimes that man is out to get me, mm
Dolly Parton - 1980 - "9 to 5"
This type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
What is a covalent bond?
To achieve the distinct tangy flavor of sourdough bread, bakers rely on a fermented starter culture comprised of these two living things.
What are wild yeast and bacteria (or Lactobacillus)?
This American muscle car debuted in 1964 at the New York World's Fair and became an icon of the 1960s.
What is the Ford Mustang?