The Year Was...
This year saw the release of Titanic, the death of Princess Diana, and the launch of the first Harry Potter book in the U.S.
1997
This is the largest ocean on Earth, covering more area than all of Earth's land combined.
Pacific Ocean
The Bloomin' Onion is the signature appetizer of this Australian-themed restaurant.
Outback Steakhouse
This planet is famous for its beautiful ring system and is the sixth planet from the Sun.
Saturn
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy's final words before returning to Kansas are this famous expression of affection for her home.
"There's no place like home"
This year brought the release of The Dark Knight, the Beijing Olympics, and the debut of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man.
2008
These large ocean mammals are famous for their songs and for migrating thousands of miles.
Humpback Whales
The Chicken Finger Combo, Texas Toast, and signature sauce are associated with this restaurant.
Raising Cane's
This force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around Earth.
Gravity
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final sentence jumps forward 19 years and tells us that this boy is starting his first day at Hogwarts.
Albus Severus Potter
This year saw the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Finding Nemo, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
2003
This is the name for the regular rise and fall of ocean water caused mainly by the Moon's gravity.
Tides
The Cheddar Bay Biscuits are served alongside seafood dishes at this restaurant chain.
Red Lobster
When the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun and blocks some of the Sun's light, this occurs.
Solar Eclipse
According to tradition, these were among the final words of Julius Caesar after seeing Brutus among his attackers.
"Et tu, Brute"
This year saw the release of The Silence of the Lambs, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Beauty and the Beast, while the Soviet Union officially dissolved.
1991
These microscopic organisms drift through the ocean and form the base of many marine food chains.
Plankton
The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit is one of the most famous menu items from this Texas-based burger chain.
Whataburger
This is the name for a collection of stars, gas, dust, and other matter held together by gravity.
Galaxy
This famous scientist's reported final words were spoken in German, leading his nurse to be unable to understand them.
Albert Einstein
This year saw the release of Avatar, The Hangover, and Up, while Michael Jackson died and Disney acquired Marvel.
2009
Some deep-sea animals can create their own light through a chemical reaction, a phenomenon known by this name.
Bioluminescence
The "Tour of Italy" combines Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico, and Fettuccine Alfredo at this Italian-American chain.
Olive Garden
This is the name given to the boundary around a black hole beyond which nothing, not even light, can escape.
Event Horizon
In The Truman Show, Truman's final words before walking through the exit door are this phrase he has used throughout the film.
"In case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night"