United States History
Issued on January 1, 1863, this famous US Presidential decree declared that all slaves within the Confederate states "shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free."
Emancipation Proclamation
Won by Brazil five times, the most of any nation, this global football tournament has been held every four years since 1930 (except during WWII).
A classical trickster character who boasts a Brooklyn accent and a flippant attitude, this rabbit has appeared in more films and cartoons than any other animated character in history.
Bugs Bunny
With historical roots in West Africa, this pluckable string instrument became a staple of Appalachian folk music and country-music genres, like bluegrass.
Banjo
"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse," a veiled threat uttered by Don, Vito Corleone.
The Godfather
On December 16, 1773, in defiance of the recently passed Tea Act, American patriots dumped 342 chests of tea into a Massachusetts Harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Originating in New Orleans some time between 1810 and 1825, this card game derived from another popular bluffing game called Brag.
Poker
With conceptual reboots such as Wednesday (2022), this titular family made their debut in 1964-66 in a TV show that popularized their iconic theme song and finger snap.
The Addams Family
Though a talented singer and songwriter, Louis Armstrong predominantly played this instrument.
Bonus points if you can name his second instrument!
Trumpet
Cornet
"Keep absolutely still. Its vision is based on movement," an incorrect evaluation of a T-Rex's vision capabilities.
Jurassic Park
With the catchy phrase "I like Ike," this decorated war veteran, who served as supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, was elected President in 1952.
Extra 100 points if you can name his Vice-President, who was later elected president in 1968.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Standing 7 feet 1 inch tall, this NBA legend holds 72 records, including a 50.4 points per game average in the 1961-62 season, grabbing 55 rebounds in a single game, and scoring 100 points against the New York Knicks in 1962.
Wilt Chamberlain
Founded in 1972, this consumer video game company pioneered the home console industry with its first commercial success, Pong.
Atari
Held at the famous Wembley Stadium in London on July 13, 1985, this landmark benefit concert was organized to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia and was headlined by music legends like Queen, U2, David Bowie, and The Who.
Live Aid
"I'M READY, I'M READY, I'M READY, I'M READY..." echoed across the ocean floor.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Originally a Founding Father and Revolutionary War hero who advocated for a decentralized system of government (a la Anti-Federalism), this national icon has been revamped in recent pop culture in the musical Hamilton.
Aaron Burr