History you should know
This 14th-century plague, which killed roughly 1/3 of Europe's population, is often referenced in modern "zombie apocalypse" lore as the ultimate pandemic.
What is the Black Death (or Bubonic Plague)?
This 2026 sports-themed movie features a title that is also the acronym for "Greatest of All Time".
What is GOAT?
This city will host the Summer Olympic Games in 2028.
What is Los Angeles?
This social media app revolutionized the industry with short-form videos and viral dance trends.
What is TikTok?
This term describes a baseball pitcher retiring every single batter in order without anyone reaching base.
What is a perfect game?
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical tells the story of this "ten-dollar Founding Father" who died in a duel with Aaron Burr.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This Disney+ series follows a 10th-grade boy who discovers his new friend is the son of a mythological god.
What is American Born Chinese?
This superstar, who recently headlined the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, is known for global hits like "Tití Me Preguntó" and "Monaco."
Who is Bad Bunny?
This Netflix series set in the '80s features a terrifying alternate world known as the "Upside Down".
What is Stranger Things?
Often compared to Minecraft, this game finally saw a solid playable state in 2026 after years of development hype.
What is Hytale?
Before he was a subject of the movie Oppenheimer, this man led the Manhattan Project to develop the first atomic bomb during this global war.
What is World War II?
This live-action Netflix series follows Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to find legendary treasure.
What is One Piece?
This NBA legend, often called "The King," is the only player in league history to score over 40,000 career points.
Who is LeBron James?
This tv show starring Miley Cyrus recently celebrated it's 20 year anniversary.
What is Hannah Montana
This dark samurai action RPG, released in early 2026, allows players to swap between samurai and ninja styles.
What is Nioh 3 (Neo3)?
This 2026 film, directed by Christopher Nolan, is a highly-anticipated modern adaptation of one of the greatest epic poems from ancient Greece.
What is The Odyssey?
This Netflix teen drama, set to return for its third season in 2026, is based on a popular Wattpad novel.
What is My Life with the Walter Boys?
This West Coast MLB team is unique because both its city and its team name are in Spanish.
Who are the San Diego Padres?
This movie was awarded Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars ceremony.
What is One Battle After Another
This classic board game is widely recommended for students to improve patience and forward-thinking.
What is Chess?
Long thought to have invented baseball, this man was actually a Union general who fought at Gettysburg.
Who is Abner Doubleday?
This popular animated series, centered on mastering four elements, saw a massive resurgence with a 2024 live-action remake.
Avatar: The Last Airbender?
In 1980, coach Herb Brooks led the U.S. Olympic hockey team to the "Miracle on Ice" in this Adirondack village.
What is Lake Placid?
She played the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
This upcoming title, subtitled Legacy of Atlantis, continues the adventures of famous explorer Lara Croft.
What is Tomb Raider?