Innovations that Changed the World
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This invention by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 revolutionized the way people communicate over long distances.

What is the telephone?

100

This artist’s song “Old Town Road” became a viral hit on TikTok before topping the Billboard charts.

Who is Lil Nas X?

100

This reality TV show brought the members of One Direction together in 2010.

What is The X Factor?

200

Discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, this antibiotic has saved countless lives by treating bacterial infections.

What is penicillin?

200

 Known for her dance videos, this TikTok star became the first to reach 100 million followers.

Who is Charli D’Amelio?

200

This One Direction song, released in 2011, includes the lyrics “You don’t know you’re beautiful.”

What is “What Makes You Beautiful”?

300

The Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903 with this aircraft.

What is the Wright Flyer?

300

This singer gained fame on TikTok with her song “Say So,” which inspired a popular dance challenge.

Who is Doja Cat?

300

This member of One Direction released his debut solo album, Mind of Mine, in 2016.

Who is Zayn Malik?

400

This invention by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 transformed how we access and share information globally.

What is the World Wide Web?

400

This musician’s song “Stunnin’” went viral on TikTok, leading to a surge in his popularity.

Who is Curtis Waters?

400

This One Direction album, released in 2013, features the hit single “Story of My Life.”

What is Midnight Memories?

500

This process, first demonstrated by Enrico Fermi in 1942, led to the development of nuclear power.

What is nuclear fission?

500

This TikTok star and singer gained popularity with her song “Build a B*tch,” which became a viral hit.

Who is Bella Poarch?

500

One Direction won this award for Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards in 2014 and 2015.

What is the American Music Award?