The 2000's
This was the nickname given to the "bubble" that burst in the early 2000s, when many Internet companies went public, became very big, but then ultimately failed.
What is the "Dotcom" bubble?
This two-tone treat changed its slogan from "America's Favorite Cookie" to "Milk's Favorite Cookie" in 2004.
What is Oreo?
This NASCAR great, nicknamed "The King", drove the last victory lap of his career in 1984.
Who is Richard Petty?
*It was at the Firecracker 400 at the Daytona Speedway
What is the Budget?
*It actually recorded a surplus for this year and the following two years.
This is the only continent with no native human population.
What is Antarctica?
This was inscribed on the $1 yellow rubber bracelets made by Nike, which were soon on millions of wrists, in 2004.
What is "LIVESTRONG"
*The wristbands benefited Lance Armstrong's charity for cancer research
This side order item got a new name on the menus in the Congressional cafeterias of D.C., when France did not support the Iraq War, in 2003.
What are French fries?
*They were renamed "freedom fries"
This trophy goes to the outstanding U.S. college football player of the year.
What is The Heisman Trophy?
This Russian espionage organization was dissolved in 1991, soon to be replaced by the Foreign Intelligence Service known as SVR.
What is the KGB?
This country has the longest coastline in the world.
What is Canada?
This instrument, crafted by the grandson of Stradivari apprentice, sold for $3.9 million at a 2007 auction.
What is a violin?
This critter was added to Barnum's Animal Crackers in response to a 2002 consumer poll.
*Hint: koala, penjuin or walrus
What is Koala?
The length you have to run if you hit a home run.
What is 360 feet?
The new "single currency" adopted by Europe's 11 participating countries on January 1, 1999.
What is the Euro?
*The European Monetary Union began using the notes and coins in 2002
This country is the only one in the world to span two continents.
What is Turkey?
*It spans both Europe and Asia
When asked which newspapers they read in 2008, this U.S. vice presidential candidate said, "Um, all of them..."
Who is Sarah Palin?
McDonald's debuted this food product in 1983 which comes in ball, bell, boot, and bow-tie shapes.
What are Chicken McNuggets?
*The bow-tie shape is sometimes called the bone.
This sport requires herringboning to get uphill.
What is skiing?
This oil giant merged with Exxon in 1998, with the new company becoming the world's largest petroleum provider.
What is Mobil?
This is the smallest country in the world by land area.
What is Vatican city?
In a 2005 viral video, faux scientists mixed this candy with Diet Coke to produce geyser-like reactions.
What are Mentos?
This chef and TV host, recieved the Medal of Freedom at age 90, in 2003.
Who is Julia Child?
*She also won France's Legion of Honor for sharing French cooking with Americans.
The number of times in a row a volleyball may be struck by one team.
What is three?
This Labour Party candidate was elected in 1997, becoming the youngest prime minister of Great Britain in the 20th century.
Who is Tony Blair?
This continent is home to the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth.
What is South America?
*Chile