Thanksgiving
In 1863, this U.S. president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated on the last Thursday of November.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This mammal, known for laying eggs (and being a well-known cartoon character), is unusual due to its ability to produce venom in its hind limbs and.
What is the platypus?
This British singer, known for her powerful voice and hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You," dominated the charts in the 2010s.
Who is Adele?
In the Star Wars universe, this powerful Jedi Knight, trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi, becomes seduced by the Dark Side and takes the name Darth Vader.
Who is Anakin Skywalker?
In Norse mythology, this god, known for wielding a hammer and being associated with thunder, is the son of Odin.
Who is Thor?
In 1621, the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag tribe, who taught them how to grow this crop, which became a key ingredient in their meal.
What is corn?
Known for its thick fur and ability to survive in cold climates, this mammal is the largest land carnivore.
What is the polar bear?
In 2010, this social media platform reached 500 million users, solidifying its status as one of the most popular platforms in the world.
What is Facebook?
This 2015 film, directed by Ridley Scott, stars Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars, struggling to survive using science and ingenuity.
What is The Martian?
In Greek mythology, this hero is known for completing twelve labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion and capturing the Golden Hind.
Who is Heracles/Hercules?
The first official Thanksgiving, celebrated in 1621, took place in this present-day U.S. state.
What is Massachusetts?
The only mammals capable of true flight, these creatures use echolocation to navigate and hunt at night.
What are bats?
In 2018, this tech company became the first in history to reach a $1 trillion market value, cementing its place as one of the world's most valuable companies.
What is Apple?
In Star Trek, this humanoid alien species, with a collective consciousness and cybernetic implants, often delivers the phrase "Resistance is futile."
What are the Borg?
In Egyptian mythology, this god of the afterlife is often depicted with the head of a jackal and was believed to weigh the hearts of the dead in the afterlife.
Who is Anubis?
This Native American leader, who helped the Pilgrims during their first winter, was part of the Wampanoag tribe and attended the first Thanksgiving.
Who is Massasoit?
The largest rodent in the world, this mammal is native to South America and is known for its large size and semi-aquatic lifestyle.
What is the capybara?
In 2016, this U.S. city hosted the Summer Olympics, marking the first time in 20 years that the event was held in North America.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
This 2009 James Cameron film, set on the alien world of Pandora, features a military operation to mine valuable minerals and tells the story of a paraplegic marine who becomes involved in the Na'vi rebellion.
What is Avatar?
In Greek mythology, this goddess was born fully grown and armored from the head of Zeus after he swallowed her mother, Metis.
Who is Athena?
In the 19th century, this writer's campaign for a national Thanksgiving holiday led to President Abraham Lincoln's proclamation in 1863.
Who is Sarah Josepha Hale?
The cheetah, famous for its speed, is the fastest land mammal. It can reach speeds of up to this many miles per hour.
What is 60 to 70 miles per hour?
In 2018, this nation became the first in the world to pass a law requiring all new homes to have solar panels installed.
What is Germany?
This 1997 novel by Stephen King is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus wipes out much of the population, and survivors must contend with an evil entity known as Randall Flagg.
What is The Stand?
In Japanese mythology, this mythological creature is a giant, often depicted as a demon or ogre, known for its ability to shapeshift and wreak havoc.
Who is Oni?