Mind the Gap
Brits & Bobs
What is the meaning of this!?
Pop goes the music!
Across the pond
100
This London Underground line is colored red on the Tube map and runs through Central London, including Oxford Circus and Holborn.
What is the Central Line?
100
This "Bob" is a beloved British TV character known for fixing things with the help of his machine friends.
Who is Bob the Builder?
100
A small, mischievous creature from folklore, often blamed for causing problems or making things go wrong.
What is a Gremlin?
100
This British band was famously dubbed "The Fab Four."
Who are the Beatles?
100
This State of America is known as The Sunshine State
What is Florida?
200
This historic steam locomotive, built in 1923, was the first to officially reach 100 miles per hour.
What is the Flying Scotsman
200
This legendary British musician, known as "The Voice," or "The Silver Bear", was knighted by the Queen in 2006.
Who is Tom Jones?
200
A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance
What is vexation?
200
This singer, known as the "Queen of Pop," released the hit "Like a Virgin."
Who is Madonna?
200
They'll be there for you! This New York coffee shop is where Friends would hangout
What is Central Perk?
300
This high-speed rail service connects London to Paris and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel.
What is the Eurostar?
300
This British actor and comedian is known for his role as a bumbling alien character who rarely speaks and drives a green Mini.
Who is Rowan Atkinson?
300
A humorous or playful use of words that suggests multiple meanings.
What is a pun?
300
This British rock band released the album "Dark Side of the Moon."
Who are Pink Floyd?
300
In 1867, the United States purchased this large territory from Russia for $7.2 million, an event sometimes referred to as "Seward's Folly."
What is Alaska?
400
This rail service connects London to the north of England and Scotland, with stops in cities like York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh.
What is the East Coast Main Line?
400
This "Bob" fronted the band The Boomtown Rats and organized the Live Aid concert in 1985.
Who is Bob Geldof?
400
A state of confusion or disorientation, often in relation to time or place.
What is bewilderment?
400
Released in 1972, this pop icon's debut solo album was called "Got To Be There"
Who is Michael Jackson?
400
This war, fought from 1861 to 1865, was primarily over the issue of slavery.
What is the American Civil War?
500
This railway station in London is known for its distinctive architecture and serves as the starting point for trains traveling to the South West of England.
What is Paddington Station?
500
This famous British author, known for his dystopian novel "1984," was actually born Eric Arthur Blair.
Who is George Orwell?
500
A strong or habitual liking for something or a tendency to do something.
What is Proclivity?
500
This artist's debut album, "Born to Die," included the hit single "Video Games" and established her as a modern pop icon in 2012.
Who is Lana Del Rey?
500
This U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln