June 15th
In 1804, the U.S. ratified the 12th Amendment, finally changing the rules so the person who got second in the presidential election didn't automatically become this.
What is the Vice President?
Kids in 2003 learned the dark reality of dental office waiting rooms from Darla, a fish-killing toddler in this Pixar blockbuster.
What is Finding Nemo?
In Texas Hold 'em, this is the name given to the fifth and final community card dealt face-up on the board, often causing players to drown in their own bad luck.
What is the river?
To make their product taste the exact same in every single location, this major chain uses a custom roasting machine that mimics the atmospheric pressure of Seattle.
Who is Starbucks?
When a trip to the beach suddenly costs twice as much money as last year.
What is Vacation Inflation?
Movie fans were left stunned in 2018, when this superhero sequel starring a family of undercover supers took a whopping 14 years to finally hit theaters.
What is Incredibles 2?
In December, the world's most wanted man, the former dictator of Iraq, was captured by U.S. forces in a "spider hole."
Who was Saddam Hussein?
Slot machines were originally called "One-Armed Bandits" because players had to pull a lever on the side, and the machines were designed to do this to your wallet.
What is steal your money?
In 2015, this giant burger brand launched a highly strange marketing campaign in Japan where they manufactured and sold a limited-edition cologne designed to make customers smell exactly like flame-broiled meat.
What is Burger King?
A floppy-eared hound dog that counts as a valuable piece of property.
What is a Basset Asset?
This iconic rap legend, known for his "Thug Life" tattoo and changing the landscape of 90s hip-hop, was born in 1971.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
Right after the 2003 Super Bowl, ABC premiered this late-night talk show, ironic because it actually switched to a tape delay a year later despite keeping the word Live in its title.
What is Jimmy Kimmel Live?
In the movie The Hangover, Alan uses his surprising math skills to count cards and win a fortune at this real-life, Roman-themed Las Vegas casino.
What is Caesars Palace?
The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish was originally invented in 1962 by a franchise owner in Ohio to save sales on this specific day of the week.
What is Friday?
What a dog asks for when he borrows a treat from his furry neighbor.
What is a Bone Loan?
In 1864, the U.S. government established this famous military burial ground on the confiscated property of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
What is Arlington National Cemetery?
This team was officially founded as an NBA expansion franchise, tipping off its first actual season of basketball the following year.
Who are the Charlotte Bobcats?
High-rolling casino players who are willing to bet massive amounts of money on a single hand are nicknamed after this.
What is a whale?
This Mexican-style chain was originally owned by McDonald's, which bought a major stake in 1998 and funded its massive growth before fully selling it off in 2006.
What is Chipotle?
To use the cash payout from your stocks to buy lots of fun things.
What is spend dividend?
Translating from Latin as "Great Charter," this historic document was signed by King John at Runnymede on June 15, 1215, to establish that even the king must obey the law.
What is the Magna Carta?
This rap duo took over the radio in 2003 by demanding that everyone "shake it like a Polaroid picture"—a command that actual Polaroid cameras immediately told people not to do because it ruins the film.
Who is OutKast? (For the song "Hey Ya!")
If you add up every single number on a standard roulette wheel from 1 all the way to 36, the final sum is this spooky, "devilish" number.
What is 666?
This massive sandwich chain uses a very specific baking trick by spraying a fake, concentrated scent through its front exhaust vents to lure hungry customers inside from the street.
What is Subway?