It Happened on the Internet
In 2012, this invisible foe prompted thousands to dump water on their heads in a viral challenge for ALS awareness.
What is the Ice Bucket Challenge?
This Founding Father invented a musical instrument called the glass armonica.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
"In space no one can hear you scream."
What is Alien?
This beverage from Harry Potter is served warm and gives a slight buzz.
What is Butterbeer?
What’s older: The Statue of Liberty’s unveiling or the first functioning car?
What is the first functioning car?
This item of clothing divided the internet in 2015, sparking debates over whether it was blue and black or white and gold.
What is The Dress?
This basketball player patented a training apparatus to help improve dribbling skills.
Who is Shaquille O’Neal?
"Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you're gonna get."
What is Forrest Gump?
This meat dish from Doctor Who is often served with custard—whether it makes sense or not.
What is fish fingers?
What’s older: The invention of the telephone or the light bulb?
What is the telephone?
The “Rickroll” phenomenon involves tricking someone into watching this singer’s music video.
Who is Rick Astley?
This talk show host helped design a mobile pet shelter for animals displaced by Hurricane Katrina
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water."
What is Jaws 2?
A staple of The Lord of the Rings, this Elvish bread keeps you full after a single bite.
What is Lembas bread?
What’s older: The Brooklyn Bridge or Coca-Cola?
What is the Brooklyn Bridge?
This animal with a permanently grumpy face became an internet sensation before passing in 2019.
Who is Grumpy Cat?
Known for circus tricks, this man invented the first safety razor.
Who is King C. Gillette?
"An adventure 65 million years in the making."
What is Jurassic Park?
This beverage from The Simpsons gives super strength, at least temporarily
What is Duff Beer?
What’s older: The discovery of Pluto or the invention of penicillin?
What is the discovery of Pluto?
This catchy tune by Psy became the first YouTube video to hit 1 billion views.
What is Gangnam Style?
This U.S. president patented a device to lift boats over shoals, making him the only president with a patent.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
“Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.”
What is The Shawshank Redemption?
Katniss Everdeen enjoys this lamb stew with dried plums in The Hunger Games.
What is Capitol lamb stew?
What’s older: The first published Sherlock Holmes story or the Eiffel Tower?
What is the first Sherlock Holmes story?