The Cold War
This British Prime Minister coined the term "Iron Curtain" in a famous speech in 1946.
Who is Winston Churchill?
This 1985 film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, features a time-traveling DeLorean and the iconic line, "Where we're going, we don't need roads."
What is "Back to the Future"?
In 1972, this basketball game saw the U.S. men's team lose to the Soviet Union in a controversial finish, marking the first Olympic loss for the U.S. since basketball's introduction.
What is the 1972 Munich Olympics basketball final?
This city, known for its historic architecture and as the capital of Greece, is often referred to as the cradle of Western civilization.
What is Athens?
This species of bird is known for its elaborate courtship dance, where the male performs a series of impressive moves to attract a female mate.
What is the bird of paradise?
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched this first artificial satellite into space, igniting the Space Race.
What is Sputnik?
Known for their innovative use of sampling and incorporation of hip-hop into mainstream music, this group released the seminal album "Paul's Boutique" in 1989.
Who are the Beastie Boys?
This tennis player was the first to serve over 130 mph in a match, a feat he accomplished in 2004, changing the dynamics of serving in professional tennis.
Who is Andy Roddick?
This river, the longest in the world, flows through northeastern Africa and has historically been crucial to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.
What is the Nile River?
This mammal, often found in Africa, is known for its unique habit of eating soil, which helps supplement its mineral intake and aids in digestion.
What is an elephant?
This 1962 crisis brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war over missiles in Cuba.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
This character, portrayed by Steve Carell, is the bumbling regional manager of the Dunder Mifflin paper company in the American version of "The Office."
Who is Michael Scott?
This golfer, known for his remarkable comeback in the late 1990s and early 2000s, has won 15 major championships and is famous for his win at the 1997 Masters by 12 strokes.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This mountain range separates Europe from Asia and is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Elbrus.
What are the Caucasus Mountains?
This aquatic creature uses bioluminescence to attract mates and communicate with others in the deep ocean.
What is a lanternfish?
This Soviet leader introduced the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika in the 1980s, which led to greater openness and restructuring.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?
This novel by Toni Morrison, published in 1987, follows the life of an African American girl who wishes for blue eyes and addresses themes of racism and beauty.
What is "The Bluest Eye"?
This swimmer won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, setting a record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Covering parts of northern Africa, this is the largest hot desert in the world, known for its vast sand dunes and extreme temperatures.
What is the Sahara Desert?
This marsupial is known for its unusual way of parenting, where the mother carries her young in a pouch while they continue to develop outside of her body.
What is a kangaroo?
The Berlin Wall, a symbol of Cold War division, stood from 1961 until it was torn down in this year.
What is 1989?
This prestigious music award, first held in 1959, honors outstanding achievements in the recording industry and features categories like Album of the Year and Best New Artist.
What are the Grammy Awards?
This NFL team holds the record for the most consecutive Super Bowl appearances, reaching the big game four times in a row from 1989 to 1992.
Who are the Buffalo Bills?
This country is the largest in the world by land area, spanning more than 17 million square kilometers across Eastern Europe and northern Asia.
What is Russia?
When threatened, this type of lizard can shed its tail as a distraction for predators, allowing it to escape while the tail continues to move.
What is a skink?