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100

This sitcom followed the Cunningham family in 1950's Milwaukee

What is Happy Days

100

This popular arcade game featuring a hungry yellow character debuted in 1980

What is Pac-Man

100

This famous boy band, known for hits like "I Want It That Way," was one of the biggest pop groups of the late '90s

Who are the Backstreet Boys

100

This 2008 film, directed by Christopher Nolan, redefined superhero films and featured Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader

What is "The Dark Knight"

100

This 2010 act, signed into law by President Obama, aimed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, offering insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans

What is The Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare)

200

This King of Pop released his solo album "Off the Wall" in 1979

Who is Michael Jackson

200
In 1986, this U.S. space shuttle tragically exploded shortly after takeoff

What is the Challenger

200

This movie, directed by James Cameron, became the highest-grossing film of all time in 1997  

What is "Titanic"

200

This reality TV show, which debuted in 2000, featured a group of strangers living together in a house, and became the launching pad for many spin-offs

What is "Big Brother"

200

This 2010 TV series, based on a popular book series, set the tone for the rise of fantasy and dystopian shows with its dragons and political intrigue

What is "Game of Thrones"

300

The Vietnam War officially ended for the U.S. in this year

What is 1975

300

This popular phrase from a Wendy's commercial became a national catchphrase in 1984

What is "Where's the Beef?"

300

This high-profile trial in the mid-90s saw a former football star accused of double murder and later acquitted

Who is OJ Simpson

300

This social media platform, founded in 2003, was primarily a photo-sharing service before it evolved into a broader social network

What is MySpace

300

This 2017 Oscar-winning actress is known for her powerful performances in La La Land and The Favourite and was nominated for Best Actress multiple times during the decade

Who is Emma Stone

400

In 1971, this major document exposing the U.S.'s secret history in Vietnam was leaked

What is the Pentagon Papers
400

This Cold War structure began to fall symbolically after a 1987 Ronald Raegan speech

What is the Berlin Wall

400

This law passed in 1994 sought to reduce crime by increasing police presence and providing stricter sentencing

What is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act

400

In 2008, this major company filed for bankruptcy after the subprime mortgage crisis hit, becoming the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history

What is Lehman Brothers

400

This British Prime Minister, known for leading the country through Brexit, stepped down in 2019 after overseeing significant political upheaval in the UK

Who is David Cameron

500

This Sci-Fi series, a precursor to many reboots, debuted in 1978 featuring Cylons

What is Battlestar Galactica

500

This prime-time soap opera shocked viewers with a "dream season" twist in 1986

What is "Dallas"

500

This famous American actor directed the 1994 film Pulp Fiction, which became a cult classic

Who is Quentin Tarantino

500

This animated series, which debuted in 2005, follows a family living in the year 3000, featuring the eccentric, somewhat mad scientist, Hubert Farnsworth  

What is Futurama

500

This 2013 television event, which featured Beyoncé's halftime performance, became one of the most-watched live broadcasts in U.S. history

What is the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show

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