What's In A Name
This automobile company was named after the founder’s daughter, whose name means “grace” in Italian.
What is Mercedes-Benz?
This family’s name is tied to one of the world’s largest entertainment companies, founded by brothers who created iconic animated characters and theme parks.
Who are the Disney family?
This five-letter word is a rare geological term for a hollow space inside a rock lined with crystals.
What is geode?
The first Super Bowl was played, the Beatles released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and the Summer of Love took place in this decade.
What is the 1960s?
This medical term refers to a condition in which a person’s sense of smell is unusually heightened, causing ordinary odors to seem overwhelming.
What is hyperosmia?
This famous fictional detective’s first name comes from the Greek word meaning “wise,” while his last name became associated with brilliant problem-solving.
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
This family dynasty produced multiple generations of U.S. presidents, beginning with the 41st president and followed by the 43rd.
Who are the Bush family?
This five-letter word means a person who writes books, plays, or other literary works.
What is author?
The first successful powered airplane flight, the publication of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, and the opening of the first subway line in New York City occurred during this decade.
What is the 1900s?
This pungent cheese from France is famous for its washed rind, which gives it a powerful aroma despite its creamy texture.
What is Époisses?
This company’s name comes from a South American river and was chosen because its founders wanted a name starting with “A” for alphabetical listings.
What is Amazon?
This family includes a legendary boxer known as “The Greatest” and a daughter who became an Olympic gold medalist and professional boxer.
Who are the Ali family?
This five-letter word is both a type of fruit and a color often associated with sunsets.
What is orange?
The discovery of penicillin, the first public demonstration of television, and the stock market crash known as Black Tuesday all occurred during this decade.
What is the 1920s?
This strong-smelling vegetable is known for making people cry when it is chopped and is a key ingredient in many cuisines.
What is the onion?
This country’s name comes from the Latin word argentum, meaning “silver,” reflecting early European beliefs about its mineral wealth.
What is Argentina?
This family became famous in the music world through the careers of members including a former Beatle and his son, a successful musician in his own right.
Who are the Harrison family?
This five-letter word refers to a sudden strong feeling of fear or excitement.
What is panic?
The Berlin Wall fell, the first episode of The Simpsons aired, and the World Wide Web was invented during this decade.
What is the 1980s?
This ancient Roman condiment was made from fermented fish guts and was so pungent that its production was sometimes restricted within city limits.
What is garum?
This ancient city’s name comes from Greek mythology, where it was said to be named after a goddess who won a contest against Poseidon by offering the gift of the olive tree.
What is Athens?
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This family’s political influence spans generations, including a senator, a U.S. attorney general, and a president.
Who are the Kennedy family?
This five-letter word from Latin roots refers to a person’s personal guiding principle or moral belief system.
What is ethos?
The beginning of the Great Depression, and the first Academy Awards ceremony occurred during this decade.
What is the 1920s?
This chemical compound is responsible for the “rotten egg” smell and is produced naturally during the breakdown of organic matter, including in volcanic gases and sewage.
What is hydrogen sulfide?