Planetary Powers
This dwarf planet, located in the Kuiper Belt, has a moon named Charon, which is nearly half its size.
In 1791, enslaved Africans in this Caribbean colony successfully revolted, leading to the founding of the first independent black republic.
What is Haiti?
This American president, known for his "New Deal" policies, served during the Great Depression and much of World War II, serving four terms in office.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This molecule, often described as the "blueprint of life," carries genetic information in all living organisms.
What is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)?
This animated TV show, which follows the lives of an all-yellow family in Springfield, has been on the air for over 30 years, making it one of the longest-running shows in TV history.
What is The Simpsons?
The atmosphere of Mars is roughly 100 times thinner than Earth's and is primarily composed of this gas.
What is Carbon Dioxide?
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The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 led to the overthrow of this Russian monarch, ending more than 300 years of Romanov rule.
Who is Tsar Nicholas II?
This South African president became the country's first black head of state after being released from prison, leading the country through a peaceful transition from Apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This scientist, known as the "father of modern genetics," discovered the principles of inheritance using pea plants.
Who is Gregor Mendel?
The fictional character of "Sherlock Holmes" was famously portrayed by this actor in the 2009 and 2011 films.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
One day on this planet, from one sunrise to the next, lasts longer than its year, which is about 225 Earth days.
What is Venus?
Starting in 1910, this revolution led to the end of the dictatorial rule of Porfirio Díaz and sparked a series of major political reforms.
What is the Mexican Revolution?
This Russian leader famously ushered in the "perestroika" reforms in the 1980s, leading to the eventual dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?
This term refers to the observable traits or characteristics of an organism, which are influenced by its genetic makeup.
What is phenotype?
This iconic boy band, known for hits like "I Want It That Way" and "Larger Than Life," reunited for a world tour in 2019.
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
The Great Dark Spot, a storm similar to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, was discovered on this planet in 1989 but had disappeared by 1994.
What is Neptune?
This 1979 revolution overthrew a monarchy, replacing it with an Islamic republic under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini.
What is the Iranian Revolution?
He is the longest-serving ruler in Chinese history, founding the People's Republic of China in 1949 and served as its leader until his death in 1976.
Who is Mao Zedong?
The combination of alleles (such as "AA," "Aa," or "aa") in an organism is known as this.
What is genotype?
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Directed by James Cameron, this 2009 film became the highest-grossing movie of all time.
What is Avatar?
This moon of Saturn is the second-largest in the solar system and has a dense atmosphere, making it unique among moons.
What is Titan?
The 1989 revolution in this Eastern European country led to the fall of its Communist regime, marking the end of Soviet influence in the region.
What is Czechoslovakia?
This African leader, known as "The Black Napoleon," led the country of Ethiopia during the Italian invasion and later became emperor.
Who is Haile Selassie?
This process is responsible for copying DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA), which then serves as a template for protein synthesis.
What is transcription?
This former Calvin Klein model has headlined and starred in notable Hollywood blockbuster films and even achieved notoriety with his hit song, "Good Vibrations."
Who is Mark Wahlberg?