2000s Movie History
In 2009, this James Cameron sci-fi epic set on the lush moon of Pandora shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.
What is Avatar?
Start girl dinner off with this spicy vodka cocktail that can be made with V-8, tomato juice, or even Clamato
What is a 'Bloody Mary?'
This iconic, highly reflective stainless-steel sculpture in Millennium Park was designed by Anish Kapoor, though locals almost exclusively call it "The Bean."
What is Cloud Gate?
Famous for its patented "FreeSip" spout—letting you either sip upright through a built-in straw or swig through a wide opening—this brand became a viral hit among hydration enthusiasts.
What is Owala?
Players who love hunting early vowels often open with this word, which can refer to a sound, a podcast, or a high-end stereo setup.
What is AUDIO?
Directed by Danny Boyle, this 2008 Best Picture winner tells the story of Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old orphan from Mumbai who answers his way to 20 million rupees.
What is Slumdog Millionaire?
If this BLACKPINK star ordered a chilled glass of her namesake beverage, the shade of the wine would be similar to the second half of her group's name.
Who is Rosé?
Step off the CTA red line at Cermak Road and you'll find yourself in this historic neighborhood, home to King KTV.
What is Chinatown?
While Stanley Cups caused chaos in Target aisles in 2024, the iconic sports trophy officially known as the Stanley Cup has been awarded by this professional sports organization since 1926.
What is the NHL?
NYT analysis reveals that this 5-letter French farewell—stacked with four vowels—is the most widely used opening guess in all of Wordle.
What is ADIEU?
For his legendary, sinister portrayal of the Joker in 2008's The Dark Knight, this Australian actor posthumously won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Who is Heath Ledger?
This Italian-style pizza reflects the colors of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white cheese, & green basil leaves
What is 'Margherita' pizza
Nicknamed "Scarface," this infamous Prohibition-era Chicago mobster masterminded the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre before finally being taken down for tax evasion.
Who is Capone?
"Sksksksk and I oop!" If you were a scrunchie-wearing "VSCO girl" in 2019, you definitely kept your water icy cold in this brightly painted stainless steel bottle.
What is a Hydroflask?
This word shares its name with both a long-necked bird and a heavy-duty machine.
What is CRANE?
Before playing Michael Scott on The Office, Steve Carell voiced the hyperactive squirrel Hammy in this 2006 DreamWorks animated movie.
What is Over the Hedge?
These classic Italian sponge biscuits, traditionally dipped in espresso to form the layers of tiramisu, get their delicate name from noblewomen.
What are lady fingers?
In the movie musical Chicago, one of the six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail repeatedly insists her husband ran into her knife ten times while living in this western Illinois town.
What is Cicero?
Made iconic by squeeze-and-squirt designs, these bright green contour bottles are an absolute staple on middle school sports sidelines.
What are Gatorade bottles?
This starting word contains three high-value consonants and two prime vowels, and commonly follows "CLEAN" or "BLANK" in popular idioms.
What is SLATE?
For her powerful performance as Leticia Musgrove in the romantic drama Monster's Ball, this actress became the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002.
Who is Halle Berry?
You don't need to go to the beach to find these traditional French sponge cakes, easily recognized by their distinctive scallop-shell shape.
What are madeleines?
Track 13 on Taylor Swift's album Lover shares its name with this Lakeview street, located just three blocks south of Wrigley Field.
What is Cornelia Street (Avenue)?
Popularized in fitness culture, this shaker bottle features a patented wire whisk ball inside to smooth out protein powder and meal replacement shakes.
What is a BlenderBottle?
Paired with CLOUD and PINKY, this unblinking 5-letter starting word helps players knock out 15 unique letters in three guesses.
What is STARE?