January 16th
Arts & Literature
Education
Stimming
Who else but David?
100
On January 16, 1920, one year after Congress ratified the 18th Amendment, this era in American history officially began.
What is Prohibition?
100
Written by Brandon Sanderson, this high-fantasy series began with The Way of Kings in 2010.
What is The Stormlight Archive?
100
This is the subject David teaches.
What is English?
100
“You shall not pass!” is a famous quote from this movie franchise—David’s favorite of all time.
What is The Lord of the Rings?
100
This type of malt whisky is commonly enjoyed by David.
What is Scotch?
200
Born January 16, 1980, this songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and librettist began developing a Broadway musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton in 2009 originally conceived as a mixtape.
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
200
This Succession actor was unexpectedly encountered by David and friends while standing in line in New York City.
Who is Kieran Culkin?
200
Founded in 1886 by David Bancroft Johnson using a grant from its namesake, this university is where David received his collegiate education.
What is Winthrop University?
200
“You’re blowing smoke in my head, man…” and “Get out of my head, man. Get out of my head.” are iconic quotes from Season 1 of this animated adult comedy series on HBO Max.
What is Smiling Friends?
200
David once ran over this Truesdale while riding a skateboard.
Who is Jared?
300
In 1547, Ivan IV became the first ruler to take the title “tsar” of this country centered in Moscow.
What is Russia?
300
Not to be confused with Rihanna’s baby daddy, this underground rapper built a career on verbose, surreal, and intellectually dense hip-hop
Who is Aesop Rock?
300
Often considered the parent of all academic disciplines, only about 0.5% of bachelor’s degree holders majored in this field, David and Shane being among them.
What is philosophy?
300
“I am an oilman. This is my son H. W.” and “I drink your milkshake!” are iconic lines from this 2007 film.
What is There will be Blood?
300
This number is David’s favorite—and the exact number of years he never lets his brother Jared forget that he’s older.
What is 3?
400
On January 16, 1605, 400 copies of this Spanish novel were sent to the Americas, only about 70 survived the voyage. Written by Miguel de Cervantes, it follows the misadventures of a self-styled knight known as the Hidalgo of La Mancha.
What is Don Quixote?
400
Known for its oversized ears, this desert-dwelling fox species appears in a hand-drawn illustration on David and Alexis’s wall.
What is a fennec fox?
400
According to U.S. News, this high school ranks among the top 10 schools in the state of South Carolina, and is where you can find a certain "Mr. Truesdale."
What is Nation Ford High School?
400
“You must bounce on it crazy style” is a meme-associated quote attributed to this 2024 horror film.
What is Nosferatu?
400
This Danish actor, known for his refined taste in fine dining on television, also happens to be David’s celebrity crush.
Who is Mads Mikkelsen?
500
On January 16, 1945, rapid advances by this military force into eastern Germany prompted Adolf Hitler to move into the Führerbunker in Berlin.
What is the Soviet Red Army?
500
Born Alejandro Rose-Garcia in Austin, Texas, this artist blends blues, folk, country, and rock and roll, and broke out with his debut album, Roll the Bones in 2011.
Who is Shakey Graves?
500
A central idea of David’s favorite philosopher, this worldview argues that the conflict between humanity’s desire for meaning and an indifferent universe defines the human condition.
What is Absurdism?
500
“I heard your hearts dancing” is a line associated with this 2022 TV show adapted from the gothic novel by Anne Rice and later adapted into a 1994 film.
What is Interview with a Vampire?
500
Hard to find and often too expensive, this Estonian brewery’s stouts are David’s favorite—and worth every complaint when he can’t get one.
What is Põhjala?
