Lost in Translation
In Japan, this 1985 classic movie was titled The New Adventure of the Time Traveler sounded like a different genre altogether.
What is Back to the Future?
This basketball legend, known as ”His Airness,” won three consecutive NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990’s.
Who is Michael Jordan?
In 1911, this famous painting was stolen from the Louvre, only to be recovered two years later. Its disappearance remains a source of intrigue to this day.
What is the Mona Lisa?
This winged horse from Greek Mythology is said to have spring from the blood of Medusa when she was slain by Perseus.
What is Pegasus?
This large statue of the Greek sun god, Helios, was one of the Seven Wonders, standing at the entrace of the harbor of this ancient city.
What is the Colossus of Rhodes?
In Japan, this movie was titled “A Drunken Trip”, which made this film sound more like a travel documentary than a comedy.
What is The Hangover?
This tennis player, often referred to as “The Queen of Tennis,” won four Wimbledon titles in the 1990’s.
Who is Steffi Graf?
This 1930’s disappearance of a famous aviator during an around-the-world flight has remained one of aviations greatest unsolved mysteries.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This legendary sea monster is said to haunt the waters off the coast of Norway and was first described as a serpent-like creature.
What is the Kraken?
This massive pyramid, originally built as a tomb for the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu, is the only one of the Seven Wonders still standing today.
In Spain, this Disney movie’s title was changed to La Sirenita (The Little Siren”) focusing more on the character’s aquatic nature than the original title.
What is The Little Mermaid?
In 1997, this golfer won his first major championship, The Masters, at age 21, setting the stage for A legendary career.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This ancient monument in England has long been a subject of mystery, with theories ranging from astronomical observatory to ancient religious site.
What is Stonehenge?
This half-human, half-horse creature from Greek mythology is known for its wisdom and strength, often depicted as a symbol of balance between man and nature.
This Wonder was an impressive series of tiered gardens built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife.
In South Korea, this movie was translated as “The Man Who Became a Beast,” a title that missed the mark on the movie’s psychological thriller aspect.
What is Silence of the Lambs?
In 1996, this sprinter from Jamaica broke onto the world stage with a gold medal in the 200 meter race at the Atlanta Olympics, later becoming a global sensation.
Who is Usain Bolt?
The identity of this notorious criminal, who terrorized London in the Late 1800’s, remains unknown despite a widespread investigation.
Who is Jack the Ripper?
According the Greek mythology, this creature has the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent, and is known for guarding sacred places.
What is a Griffin?
This temple was dedicated to a Greek goddess, located in Ephesus, and was rebuilt around 550 BCE after being destroyed by fire.
What is the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus?
In China, this movie was translated as “The Wild Youth,” which completely altered the film’s focus from a group of students in detention to their rebelliousness.
What is the Breakfast Club?
Who is Brett Favre?
In 1947, this ancient scroll containing biblical texts was found in the caves of Qumran near a sea that bears its name but has yet to be fully deciphered.
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
This mischievous and often malicious creature from Scandinavian folklore is said to be a shape-shifting trickster, often turning into animals or humans.
Who is Loki?
This statue, sculpted by Phidias, stood in the Temple at Olympia and depicted the king of the Greek gods seated on a throne.