History
In 1879, the famous American inventor created his first high resistance, incandescent electric light. This worked by passing electricity through a thin platinum filament in the glass vacuum bulb, which delayed the filament from melting.
Who was Thomas Edison?
This is what you call it when a player makes three back to back strikes in bowling.
What is a Turkey?
This famous singer songwriter is known as the “King of Pop.” About 45 million copies of his best-selling album, Thriller (1983), were purchased worldwide.
Who was Michael Jackson?
This comedian, television host and actress plays the voice of Dory in Finding Nemo.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
This popular Halloween treat was originally known as “chicken feed.”
What is Candy Corn?
During the American Civil War, this historic battle was fought in Pennsylvania between the Union and Confederate Soldiers on July 1st-3rd, 1863. The battle is also known for being the turning point of the Civil War.
What was the Battle of Gettysburg?
This NHL Team held its dynasty during the 2010s when it won the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013 & 2015. Also, the song played when the team scores at home is “Chelsea Dagger.”
Who are the Chicago Blackhawks?
In 1987, this song was recorded by Whitney Houston for her second studio album, Whitney.
What is I Wanna Dance with Somebody (1987)?
This series has three trilogies: The Original Trilogy, which depicts the storyline and development of Luke Skywalker; The Prequel Trilogy, which outlines the backstory of Luke’s father, Anakin Skywalker; and The Sequel Trilogy shares the life of Luke’s nephew, Kylo Ren. The saga released its first movie in 1977, Episode IV: A New Hope.
What is Star Wars?
This animal is the patronus for Harry Potter.
What is a stag (male deer)?
This submarine effectively destroyed both military and commercial ships out of nowhere during WWI and WWII
What was a German U-boat?
This horse race is annually held at Churchill Downs Racetrack and is typically scheduled the first weekend in May.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
He was the main songwriter and legendary guitarist for one of America’s popular rock bands. One of the band’s most famous songs, “Jump,” came out on the “1984” album.
Who was Eddie Van Halen?
This film is based off of the Marvel Comic Books and includes the team up of six superheros.
What is The Avengers?
This chemical element has a pick/orange color to it and burns a bluish-green flame.
What is copper?
This French military leader led many successful campaigns during the French Revolution and French Revolutionary Wars (1789-1799).
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
This US Team played against the Soviet Unions and won the game which led them to winning the gold medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
What was Ice Hockey in the 1980 Winter Olympics?
“What’s Love Got To Do With It” won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1985 for this famous singer.
Who was Tina Turner?
This movie was the highest grossing film of 1978 and was the highest grossing live action musical of all time. This film depicts the storyline of friendship, romance, and adventure of a group of high school student in the 1950s.
What is Grease?
This song is the most well-known song by Phoebe on Friends.
What is Smelly Cat?
This 20th century competition occurred between two Cold War rivals (USSR & US) to achieve its first spaceflight capabilities.
What was the Space Race?
This team won the first ever World Series in baseball in the 1950s.
Who are the New York Yankees?
Mark Wahlberg joined this boy band as a 13-year-old before quitting only a few months later.
What was New Kids On The Block?
This 1989 film was an Academy Award nominee for “Best Picture of the Year” and starred Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella. Ray is an Iowa Farmer that hears a voice tell him, “If you build it, he will come.” This prompts Ray to plow up part of his corn field to build a baseball diamond. Once the field is built, ghosts of great baseball players come to play ball.
What is Field of Dreams?
This actress was killed off in the opening scene of the movie Scream.
Who is Drew Barrymore?