20th&21st History
This 1986 nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union released massive radioactive contamination, becoming the worst in history.
What is Chernobyl?
This common kitchen ingredient is often used to soothe sore throats by coating the throat and reducing irritation.
What is honey?
This luxury brand’s iconic pattern was created to prevent counterfeiters.
What is Louis Vuitton?
This is the safest action to take if a fire breaks out in a small pan on the stove.
What is turn off the heat and cover it with a lid?
Being told to “sweep something under the rug” means you’re doing this.
What is hiding a problem instead of fixing it?
This 1920s U.S. amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
What is the 18th Amendment / Prohibition?
This spice, commonly used in tea, is believed to help settle nausea and aid digestion.
What is ginger?
This beverage brand was originally marketed as a medicine for digestion issues, headaches, and fatigue.
What is Coca-Cola?
If you want to quickly chill a beverage, wrapping it in this and placing it in the freezer helps it cool faster.
What is a damp paper towel?
If someone says you “threw in the towel,” it means you did this.
What is gave up or admitted defeat?
Beginning in 2010, this series of uprisings spread across the Middle East and North Africa.
What is the Arab Spring?
Many people use this plant’s gel to soothe sunburns because it has cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
What is aloe vera?
This household cleaning brand was originally developed as a military disinfectant.
What is Lysol?
Before buying a used car, checking this part of the vehicle’s documentation ensures it hasn’t been reported stolen or salvaged.
What is the vehicle history report / VIN check?
If someone “throws a wrench in the works,” they’ve done this
What is caused a disruption to a plan?
This 1970s scandal led to the resignation of a U.S. president, the first in American history.
What is Watergate?
This household item is often placed in shoes or refrigerators to absorb odors because it’s mildly alkaline.
What is baking soda?
This company’s name comes from the Greek goddess of victory.
What is Nike?
When driving in heavy rain, using cruise control is unsafe because of this risk.
What is hydroplaning?
If you “burn the midnight oil,” you’re doing this.
What is working late into the night?
This 1969 event marked the first time humans walked on the Moon.
What is Apollo 11?
Inhaling this may temporarily ease congestion by increasing moisture in the nasal passages.
What is Steam?
This clothing brand originally made durable pants for gold miners during the California Gold Rush.
What is Levi Strauss & Co.?
This is what “net pay” actually refers to on your paycheck.
What is your take-home pay after taxes and deductions?
If you “cross the Rubicon,” you’ve done this.
What is pass a point of no return?