Pop Culture
This highly anticipated film adaptation of a popular Broadway musical, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, was finally released, bringing the story of Glinda and Elphaba to the big screen.
Wicked
These two royals made headlines this year by announcing their cancer diagnoses, a rare and unexpected moment of vulnerability from the British royal family.
King Charles III and Kate Middleton
This team won the Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.
Kansas City Chiefs
In 2024, this legendary actor, known for his unforgettable voice work as Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a lasting legacy in film and voice acting.
James Earl Jones
The Cape Charles, Virgina zip code.
23310
This pop star made headlines after being arrested, famously saying, "This is going to ruin the tour," as the incident threatened to overshadow his concert series.
Justin Timberlake
Which European city hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics, marking the 100th anniversary of the last time it hosted the games.
Paris, France
The record-breaking guard from the University of Iowa, selected as the #1 overall WNBA pick by the Indiana Fever.
Caitlin Clark
In 2024, this budget airline, known for its ultra-low fares and no-frills service, filed for bankruptcy, citing rising operational costs and increasing competition in the airline industry.
Spirit Airlines
Moose stands at exactly this height.
This Compton rapper reignited his long-standing beef with Drake, with the release of three hit songs "Not Like Us", "Euphoria", and "Meet the Grahams".
Kendrick Lamar
This hippo from Thailand became a global sensation in 2024 due to her irresistibly cute face, earning her the nickname:
Moo Deng
In April 2024, this rare celestial event crossed the United States, creating a path of totality from Texas to Maine and drawing millions of spectators to witness the stunning sight.
Total Solar Eclipse
An English-Irish boy band singer who tragically lost his life in late October.
Liam Payne (One Direction)
Arches
This singer-songwriter, known for her hit song "Pink Pony Club," became a breakout star in 2024, blending pop and country influences with bold, evocative lyrics.
Chappell Roan
This Australian breakdancer, known by her stage name, gained international attention for her unique performance, where breaking made its Olympic debut.
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn
A tragic accident occurred when a container ship struck this Baltimore landmark, leading to a partial collapse, six fatalities, and the temporary rerouting of trade ships.
Francis Scott Key Bridge
This long-running, critically acclaimed TV series came to an end in 2024 after a successful 15-season run, marking the close of its era as one of the most-watched dramas in modern television.
Grey's Anatomy
May 20, 2024 (Bonus point for exact date)
This viral summer 2024 lime green trend, was inspired by bold, rebellious fashion and a resurgence of 2000s pop culture, taking over social media and fashion runways. (Based on the song by Charli XCX.)
Brat Summer
At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference "COP29", countries agreed to increase climate finance to this amount annually by 2035 to help developing nations.
$300 Billion
The name of the airline whose emergency exit door flew off mid flight.
Alaska Airlines
This popular retail chain, known for its wide selection of party supplies and decorations, announced the closure of a significant number of its stores in 2024 due to financial struggles.
Party City
Sheila and Roy have moved this number of times as a couple.
16!!!!