Mysteries of the Deep Sea
This deepest known part of the ocean is called the Challenger Deep, located in the Pacific Ocean
Mariana Trench
This was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War, famously preceded by a midnight ride
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This festival in India is known as the "Festival of Lights" and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness
Diwali
This American astronaut famously declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind"
Neil Armstrong
This item of clothing, characterized by its tight fit and bright, neon colors, was popular among aerobics enthusiasts
Leg warmers
Known for its eerie glow, this type of fish uses bioluminescence to lure its prey
Anglerfish
This World War II battle was the largest naval battle in history and a turning point in the Pacific Theatre
Battle of Leyte Gulf
This Japanese festival, celebrated every July in Kyoto, features a parade of elaborate floats known as "Yamaboko Junko"
Gion Festival
This Soviet cosmonaut was the first human to journey into outer space
Yuri Gagarin
Often seen in fluorescent colors, these puffy, sleeveless jackets became a winter fashion staple during the 1980s
Puffer jackets (or vest)
This largest living structure on earth can be seen from space and is located off the coast of Australia
Great Barrier Reef
This operation, launched in June 1944, was the largest seaborne invasion in history, marking the beginning of the end of WWII in Europe
Operation Overlord (D-Day)
Known for its elaborate masks and costumes, this festival takes place in Venice each year before Lent
Carnival of Venice
This physicist and astronaut was the first African-American woman in space
Mae Jemison
This hairstyle, featuring hair that is heavily teased and styled with a lot of volume, was synonymous with glam rock bands
Big hair or Aquanet Hairstyle
This mysterious sea creature, sometimes called a "sea serpent," is actually a type of deep-sea fish known for its slim body and small fins
Oarfish
Nicknamed "Old Blood and Guts," this general was known for his bold tactics in the European theater during WWII
General George S. Patton
This annual festival in Mexico is celebrated by building altars to honor the deceased on the 1st and 2nd of November
Day of the Dead
Known for his time aboard Skylab, he was the first American to spend over a month in space
Alan Bean
Made famous by celebrities like Madonna, these openwork fabric tops were often paired with skirts or tight pants during the decade
Lace tops
This underwater plateau, known as the "lost continent," lies beneath the South Pacific Ocean
Zealandia
This secret project during World War II led to the development and testing of the first nuclear weapons
Manhattan Project
This festival held in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada emphasizes community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance
Burning Man
This twin astronaut spent a year in space, which was studied to compare the effects on his health relative to his earth-bound twin brother
Scott Kelly
This type of jeans, known for their extra baggy fit around the thighs and tapered ankles, was a fashion icon in the skate and hip-hop communities were washed with pumice stones and chlorine until it is bleached almost white
acid wash jeans