World History
The French-Polish pair of scientists discovered the element Radium.
Who are Marie and Pierre Curie?
Enjoyed hard or soft, this fare is found on Maryland picnic table feasts.
What are Blue Crabs?
"You're gonna need a bigger boat."
What is Jaws?
The name of which ’80s video game is derived from a Japanese slang term for opening and closing one’s mouth?
What is Pac Man?
FDR signed the National Archives Act on this date.
What is June 19, 1934?
The start of the Persian Gulf War in January 1991 was known as Operation this
This good puppy is the state dog of Maryland.
What is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
"There's no crying in baseball!"
What is A League of Their Own?
Magic Johnson squared off against which superstar rival in the NBA finals three times in the ’80s?
What is Larry Bird?
In 1935, under U.S. rule, it became a commonwealth with Manuel Quezon as president
What is the Philippines?
During this year Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first black president, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect and all MLB players went on strike.
What is 1994?
The "Naval Support Facility Thurmont" in Maryland's Catoctin Mountain Park is the official name of what presidential retreat.
What is Camp David?
"Snap outta it!"
What is Moonstruck?
The music video for which aptly titled ’80’s hit was the first to be played on MTV?
What is “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles?
Although the NFL's Colts now play in Indianapolis, from 1953 to 1984 they were based in what East Coast city known for its history in horse breeding
What is Baltimore?
An outbreak of disease that spread across Asia, North Africa, and Europe in the mid-fourteenth century, killing approximately 1/3 of the population in Europe.
What is the Black Plague?
Adam Jones, Boog Powell, and Roberto Alomar all played for which of Baltimore's professional sports teams
Who are the Orioles?
"Are you talkin to me?"
What is Taxi Driver?
In 1982 Great Britain fought an undeclared war with what nation to maintain control of the Falkland Islands?
What is Argentina?
"No wire hangers, ever!"
What is Mommy Dearest?
This first ruler of the Mongol Empire got kicked out of a sporting goods store in the film Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This multilayer cake with chocolate frosting is enjoyed by Marylanders.
What is Smith Island Cake?
"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
What is The Godfather?
Which of these ’80s gadgets was originally marketed in the U.S. as “Soundabout”?
What is a Walkman?
In November 1983 a shortage of which much sought-after toy led to near-riots in toy stores
What is the Cabbage Patch Doll?