Tech Myths & Legends
What does the myth claim about the "Y2K bug"?
It would cause computers to fail at the turn of the millennium.
Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers of which brightly-colored flower, symbolizing warmth and hope?
Sunflowers
Multiple Choice: In the Marvel universe, who created Ultron? A) Tony Stark B) Bruce Banner C) Reed Richards D) Dr Doom
Tony Stark
What music artist is known for hits like “Thriller” and “Billie Jean”?
Michael Jackson (The King of Pop)
Which now-defunct search engine was popular in the '90s and was known for its phrase "You’ve Got Mail"?
AOL
What tech giant founder named his company based on his love of fruitarian diets?
Steve Jobs
Multiple Choice: What is the name of the popular Georgian cheese-filled bread often served with an egg in the middle? A) Khachapuri B) Pelmeni C) Khinkali
A) Khachapuri
Which superhero is also known as "The Scarlet Speedster" due to his incredible speed?
The Flash
Multiple Choice: Who directed the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy? A) George Lucas B) Peter Jackson C) Steven Spielberg
Peter Jackson
What internet term, popularized in the '90s, refers to unsolicited email?
SPAM
Multiple Choice: Which famous urban legend suggests that Atari buried millions of unsold copies of a video game in the desert? A) Pac-Man B) E.T. C) Pong D) PacMan
E.T. (And its confirmed true!)
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country to the USA?
France
In DC Comics, which superhero has the ability to talk to marine animals?
Aquaman
Which popular TV show about a chemistry teacher-turned-drug-dealer won 16 Emmy Awards?
Breaking Bad
What file-sharing service, launched in 1999, allowed users to download MP3 files and played a huge role in the rise of online music piracy?
Napster
What was the name of the software vulnerability that allowed attackers to extract data from SSL/TLS encryption, discovered in 2014?
Heartbleed
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London, often mistakenly referred to by the name of its bell?
Big Ben
Which superhero team includes characters like Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, and the Human Torch?
The Fantastic Four
What 1999 sci-fi film featured a computer hacker who discovers that reality as we know it is a simulation?
The Matrix
What popular first-person shooter, released in 1993, is often considered the game that popularized online multiplayer gaming?
DOOM
What is the name of the famous artificial intelligence that defeated world champion Garry Kasparov in chess in 1997?
Deep Blue
What is the name of the unique alphabet used in Macedonia, which was created in the 9th century by Saints Cyril and Methodius?
The Cyrillic Alphabet
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, what is the true identity of Star-Lord’s father, who reveals himself as a Celestial being?
Ego
Which professional boxer is nicknamed "The Greatest" and known for his famous catchphrase, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"?
Muhammad Ali
What was the name of the first web-based email service, launched in 1996, which was later acquired by Microsoft?
Hotmail