Video Game History
This 1985 platformer introduced a mustached plumber who would become Nintendo’s most famous character.
What is Super Mario Bros.?
"There's no place like home."
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This superhero's real name is Peter Parker.
Who is Spider-Man?
Some believe this secret society controls world events and uses an all-seeing eye symbol.
What is the Illuminati?
On this day in 1876, this inventor made the first successful telephone call, saying, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you."
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
This 1991 Sega game featured a blue hedgehog known for his speed.
What is Sonic the Hedgehog?
"You shall not pass!"
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring?
This DC superhero is known for his power ring and being part of the Lantern Corps.
Who is Green Lantern?
This Bermuda-based region is famous for mysterious disappearances of planes and ships.
What is the Bermuda Triangle?
He surrendered to General Grant
Who is General Robert E. Lee?
This 2001 first-person shooter launched with the Xbox and introduced players to Master Chief.
What is Halo: Combat Evolved?
"It’s over, Anakin! I have the high ground!"
What is Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith?
This Marvel anti-hero is known for breaking the fourth wall and his red-and-black suit.
Who is Deadpool?
In 1947, a supposed UFO crash in this U.S. state led to decades of speculation.
What is New Mexico? (Roswell Incident)
On this day in 1965, this U.S. city was the starting point of a famous civil rights march led by Martin Luther King Jr.
What is Selma, Alabama?
This game, released in 1998 for the PlayStation, helped popularize 3D survival horror and introduced players to Raccoon City.
What is Resident Evil 2?
"I feel the need—the need for speed."
What is Top Gun?
This DC supervillain, known for his mind games, is Batman’s most famous enemy.
Who is The Joker?
This U.S. President’s assassination in 1963 has fueled countless conspiracy theories.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
On this day in 1971, this financial institution introduced the NASDAQ stock exchange.
What is the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)?
This 1986 game, often considered one of the greatest of all time, introduced players to Link and the kingdom of Hyrule.
What is The Legend of Zelda?
"I see dead people."
What is The Sixth Sense?
In the MCU, this character is known as the "Sorcerer Supreme."
Who is Doctor Strange?
Some believe this massive stone monument in England was built by aliens or ancient advanced civilizations.
What is Stonehenge?
On this day in 1997, this music icon, known as the "Notorious," was tragically shot and killed.
Who is The Notorious B.I.G.?