Braaaains!
The human body's organs are split into 11 systems, and this one includes the brain.
What is the nervous system?
This cofounder of Hogwarts founded the badger house known for loyalty, kindness, patience, fairness, and hard work.
Who is Helga Hufflepuff?
This Bram Stoker novel introduced readers to the Transylvanian count who moves to England seeking new blood.
What is Dracula?
In October 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated this colossal French gift in New York Harbor.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
Arachnophobia.
What is the fear of spiders?
This part of the brain is primarily responsible for forming and processing new conscious memories. It shares the prefix of its name with a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
What is the hippocampus?
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, it's revealed that third-year Hogwarts students may begin visiting this village near the school (with a signed permission slip from a parent/guardian).
What is Hogsmeade?
In this Stephen King novel, Jack Torrance takes a winter caretaker job at the isolated Overlook Hotel.
What is The Shining?
On Oct. 1, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first store of this retail giant in Rogers, Arkansas.
What is Walmart?
Acrophobia.
What is the fear of heights?
This meme phrase, commonly used to respond to someone doing something stupid, was inspired by the movie title, "All Quiet on the Western Front," where "Western Front" is swapped out for the part of the largest region of the human brain, located directly behind the forehead.
What is "All Quiet on the Frontal Lobe"?
In the wizarding world, this highly trained magical law-enforcement officer hunts Dark wizards; Harry Potter eventually becomes one.
What is an auror?
In this Mary Shelley novel, Victor creates a living being, then immediately proves himself to be a terrible father.
What is Frankenstein?
In October 1908, Henry Ford began selling this automobile, later nicknamed the “Tin Lizzie,” for $825.
What is the Model T?
Dentophobia.
What is the fear of dentists?
This 3-word list for describing strength, looks, and smarts was also the theme of Survivor 32.
What is Brains, Brawn, and Beauty?
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In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, this Horcrux was the last of the seven to be destroyed.
What is Nagini?
In this Neil Gaiman novel, a little girl discovers an alternate version of her mother—with buttons for eyes.
What is Coraline?
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On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched this first artificial satellite, kicking off the Space Race.
What is Sputnik?
Hemophobia.
What is the fear of blood?
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
This magical creature at Hogwarts can only be seen by those who have seen someone die. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry sees them for the first time.
What is a thestral?
This 1971 William Peter Blatty novel follows a young girl whose terrifying behavior leads her mother to seek help from two Catholic priests.
What is The Exorcist?
On Oct. 31, 1517, this man is traditionally said to have posted the Ninety-five Theses, or 95 arguments criticizing the Catholic Church, helping spark the Protestant Reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
Trypophobia.
What is the fear of holes?