The World, a History
This group of Danish seafarers changed the face of modern Europe through trade, violence, and exploration. Their colonies spread from Russia to North America.
Who are the Vikings?
This famous expression became a worldwide expression for justifying any stupid or dangerous behaviors after being used by the rappers Drake and Rick Ross in several songs.
What is YOLO? (you only live once)
Who was Teancum?
This Holiday was once known as Armistice Day and was celebrated the world over by pausing for a moment of silence at exactly 11:11 am. It was later renamed and changed to commemorate soldiers of every US conflict.
This famous mountain alluded climbers for decades until it was finally climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
What is Mount Everest?
The Island of Rapa Nui, or home to the enigmatic Moa Statues. It is thought that the early civilization which lived here would "walk" the enormous cultures from where they were quarried and sculpted to the shore where they attract so many modern-day visitors.
What is Easter Island
This world-famous app that has people dancing and singing, or generally acting silly for the whole world to see once drew the attention of the President of the United States prompting him to ban it because of its Chinese Origin.
What is TikTok?
This chapter in the Book of Mormon highlights the teachings of a prophet who likened faith unto a seed.
What is Alma chapter 32?
This holiday is nationally recognized as the day everyone should speak with a funny accent talking about pillaging, plunderings, and drinking rum.
What is International Talk Like a Pirate Day?
This famous explorer lead his 4th expedition to Antarctica in 1915. The expedition met disaster when their ship was trapped in the ice. The crew had to survive bitter conditions for a year while this explorer took 16 men to seek help traveling across the ocean in a small lifeboat with a jury-rigged sail. Amazingly not one crew member died!
Who Is Ernest Shackleton?
This Famous Monarch has lived and reigned longer than any other royal before. She served as a mechanic for the army during WW2, married a Swedish prince, and famously loves corgis.
Who is Queen Elizabeth the 2nd?
This Famous Feline is known for his sarcastic and sardonic memes. When he died it hit newspapers all over the world.
Who is Grumpy Cat?
This man in the book of Mormon has a name, but his brother was never named. But we know more about this man's brother than we do about this man.
Who is Jared?
September 23 serves to honor the various FDOTUS, or First Dogs of the united states. The date coincides with Pres. Richard Nixon's "Checkers" speech in which he refuted abuse of campaign contributions by talking about his children and the family dog Checkers. The speech was so successful Nixon was able to maintain public trust and remain VP on the Eisenhower ticket.
What is National Dogs in Politics Day?
This fisherman was discoverd on Jan 30, 2014 after he had spent 14 months adrift in the pacific ocean in a fishing boat.
Who is Jose Salvador Alvarenga?
This infamous warlord was once attacked by a hoard of adorable bunnies.
Who is Napoleon Boneparte?
This video game has captured millions of users prompting them to Floss, Turk Dance, do the robot, and dance like Carlton (fresh dance) anytime they are victorious.
What is Fortnight?
This Book of Mormon prophet lead his family into the wilderness, established a new kingdom, fought in conflicts, and eventually bestowed the kingdom upon his own son.
On Jan 27 the nation shows its appreciation for the packing material which also serves as entertainment and relaxation for people all over the world.
What is National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day?
This woman was born in North Korea where she experienced the terrors of the regime, a famine, and eventually escaped to China. She spent 14 years securing her own freedom and eventually the freedom of her family who she left behind in North Korea. She now lives in South Korea and has given several ted talks and wrote the book "The Girl with Seven Names."
Who is Lee Hyeon-Seo?
This mostly imaginary road that spanned multiple countries, continents, and climates was the primary path for trade and cultural expansion for the world connecting the west and the east for hundreds of years until the invention of the caravel sail put an end to the dependency on the middlemen on the road.
What is the silk road?
This famous singer had a concert which was the target of a domestic terror attack (a bomb). In the aftermath, she visited victims in the hospital and began talking openly about her own mental health after the event, prompting many to speak more openly about their feelings after traumatic events.
Who is Ariana Grande?
This woman in the Book of Mormon was converted at an early age to follow after Jesus Christ because of the extraordinary visions of her father. She was later a very important person in helping 1,000s of people come unto Christ.
Who is Abish?
On December 19 it's time to put on your skinny jeans, tight T's, and comb your bangs into your face. Don't forget to sigh often and write depressing songs. Black fingernail paint might be at a premium when this holiday gains more steam.
What is National Emo Day?
This man and many of his crew survived a fateful voyage to the salt mines of East Africa. While trying to recoup losses in revenue from shipping caused by the war of 1812 they sailed to Africa to get salt to sell for a huge price but were shipwrecked by a storm and forced to land, but then had to survive the perils of the Sahara Desert including, dehydration, slavery, and deadly sand storms. His best-selling memoir was Abraham Lincoln's favorite book as a kid.