1980s
This animated Disney film was released in 1989 featuring a rebellious teenager who sings and collects human artifacts.
The Little Mermaid
This girl group released the songs "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," & "Jumpin' Jumpin" in the year 1999.
Destiny's Child
Initially exclusive to college students, this social networking site launched in 2004.
This powerhouse female vocalist belted out the soul-stirring anthems 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Rumour Has It.'
Adele
In 2021, this gymnast, often called The GOAT, withdrew from multiple Olympic events to prioritize her mental health, bringing global attention to athlete well-being.
Simone Biles
This is the name of Rick Astley’s iconic 1987 song.
Never Gonna Give You Up
The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in this US city.
Atlanta
This event in 2000 caused global panic over potential technological failures.
Y2K
This electronic device was released in 2010 as the first "tablet computer."
iPad
This performer embarked on the Eras Tour in 2023, showcasing music from all of her album eras in a highly anticipated global concert series.
Taylor Swift
This 80s film featured a group of high schoolers spending detention together.
The Breakfast Club
This actor won an Oscar in 1995 in part for saying, "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get."
Tom Hanks
This reality show premiered in 2000, challenging contestants to survive on a deserted island.
Survivor
This American true crime documentary series on Netflix is about the life of former zookeeper and convicted felon Joe Exotic.
Tiger King
In 2024, TikTok star Jools LeBron made this word very popular, teaching divas around the world to be very mindful with their appearance.
Demure
The 1981 poetry collection “A Light in The Attic” was written by this author.
Shel Silverstein
This communication device was used by an unbelievable 61 million people in 1994, though it is now obsolete.
Pagers/beepers
This American celebrity supercouple was commonly referred to as "Brangelina" in tabloids.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
In August 2012, this athlete made history at the London Olympics after completing the 100-meter dash in 9.63 seconds.
Usain Bolt
This album won Album of the Year at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, marking a historic win for its artist.
Cowboy Carter
The glass ceiling was broken by this first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.
Sandra Day O'Connor
This was the highest grossing movie of the 1990s, based on a real-life tragedy.
Titanic
Still hugely popular in the early 2000s, this virtual pet, which required feeding and care, had an average lifespan of about 12 days.
Tamagotchi
The social media trend whereby nominated participants had 24 hours to participate or forfeit by way of a charitable financial donation, which raised over $115m worldwide for ALS research in 2014.
Ice Bucket Challenge
This European city hosted the Summer Olympics in July 2024, featuring a unique opening ceremony along the Seine River.
Paris