This Prohibition-era cocktail mixes gin, lemon juice, sugar, and honey and is named after a busy insect.
What is a Bee’s Knees?
In 2021, this singer caused a social media frenzy after accusing a fellow pop star of copying choreography, sparking memes and heated Twitter debates.
Who is Beyoncé?
Known for shopping, fancy hotels, and historic architecture, this street stretches from the Chicago River to Oak Street and is a go-to for tourists.
What is Michigan Avenue / Magnificent Mile?
This bright green seaweed is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is often used to wrap sushi rolls.
What is nori?
This luminous phenomenon occurs in the sky when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth’s atmosphere near the poles.
What is the aurora borealis / northern lights?
Originating in Havana in the 16th century, this cocktail combines rum, lime, sugar, and mint for a refreshing Cuban classic.
What is a Mojito?
This 2017 hit by a Puerto Rican artist became the first primarily Spanish-language song to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in over 20 years.
What is “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee?
Known locally as “The Bean,” this reflective sculpture in Millennium Park is the most Instagrammed spot in Chicago.
What is Cloud Gate?
This traditional Middle Eastern dish is bright green, made from parsley, mint, bulgur, and lemon juice.
What is tabbouleh?
This 2020 Netflix series about a competitive Korean survival game became a global sensation, sparking memes, TikTok trends, and DIY honeycomb candy challenges.
What is Squid Game?
This Italian bitter liqueur, often paired with gin and vermouth, is key to both Negronis and some bitter-sweet spritzes.
What is Campari?
This 2019 South Korean film about class conflict made history as the first non-English-language movie to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
What is Parasite?
This 2008 and 2016 film franchise filmed several iconic chase scenes along Chicago streets, showcasing landmarks like the Art Institute and Michigan Avenue.
What is The Dark Knight / Batman?
This 2010s animated character, often seen wearing a green hoodie and wielding a bow, became a meme after fans joked about him being “the embodiment of chaos.”
Who is Link (The Legend of Zelda series)?
This 2016 mobile game became a global obsession, sending players outside to “catch” animated creatures in real-world locations.
What is Pokémon Go?
Produced by Carthusian monks since the 18th century, this herbal French liqueur contains over 130 botanicals and comes in green and yellow varieties.
What is Chartreuse?
This 2018 engagement went viral when an A-list actor proposed during a high-profile awards show after dating publicly for less than a year.
Who are Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas?
This Chicago sports stadium hosted the 1994 NBA All-Star Game and is nicknamed “The Madhouse on Madison.”
What is United Center?
This green crystal, known for its historical association with royalty and magic, is the birthstone for May and often features in fantasy films as a symbol of power.
What is emerald?
In 1945 scientists in this state witnessed the detonation of the world’s first atomic bomb.
What is New Mexico?
This cocktail, considered one of the oldest known in America, blends bourbon, sugar, and bitters and is sometimes garnished with an orange twist or cherry.
What is an Old Fashioned?
This is the first brown boy to get it poppin.
Who is Jay Sean?
This Chicago-born rapper helped popularize drill music and made national headlines with hits like Love Sosa.
Who is Chief Keef?
This famous “green” figure in film and literature is often mischievous, steals Christmas presents, and has a heart “two sizes too small.”
Who is The Grinch?
This “fashionable” hit helped make Justin Timberlake’s album The 20/20 Experience one of the biggest sellers of 2013.
What is “Suit & Tie”?