American Scandals & Shockers
This 1871 event led to the destruction of over 17,000 buildings and popularized the legend of a cow kicking over a lantern.
What is the Great Chicago Fire
This device measures atmospheric pressure and helps predict weather.
What is a barometer
In 1980, the U.S. men's hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice' at these Olympics.
What are the Lake Placid Olympics
This award show is known as "music's biggest night."
The modern version of this sport originated in a Massachusetts YMCA in 1891.
What is basketball
This 1925 Tennessee trial debated the legality of teaching evolution in public schools.
LASER is actually an acronym - the "L" stands for this.
What is Light
This boxer famously said "I am the greatest!" and won Olympic gold in 1960 under his birth name, Cassius Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali
This music platform, launched in 2008, is the world's most-used streaming service.
What is Spotify
This snack was invented when a chef sliced potatoes extra this to annoy a complaining customer.
What are potato chips
This 1970 incident involved the National Guard firing on college students protesting the Vietnam War.
What is Kent State
This organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell."
What is the Mitochondrion
This horse won the Triple Crown in 1973 with a record-breaking 31-length Belmont Victory.
Who is Secretariat
This legendary producer worked with artists like The Beatles and is often called the "Fifth Beatle."
Who is George Martin
This U.S. holiday was originally created to honor soldiers killed in the Civil War.
What is Memorial Day
This notorious 1920s Chicago gangster was finally imprisoned for tax evasion.
Who is Al Capone.
This physicist developed the theory of relativity.
Who is Albert Einstein
This tennis player completed the "Serena Slam" by holding all four major titles at once in 2002-2003.
Who is Serena Williams
This award, often confused with a Grammy, honors achievement in songwriting specifically.
What is a BMI Award
This popular drink was invented by a pharmacist in Atlanta in 1886.
What is Coca-Cola
This 1950s U.S. Senator became infamous for accusing Americans of Communist ties without evidence.
Who is Joseph McCarthy
This branch of science focuses on the study of insects.
What is entomology
In 2016, this city's NBA team came back from a 3-1 deficit to win its first title in franchise history.
What is Cleveland (The Cavaliers)
This American festival began in 1999 and became famous for its multi-stage showcases in Austin, TX.
What is SXSW (South by Southwest)
This everyday office item was accidentally invented by a 3M scientist trying to make a super-strong adhesive.
What are Post-it Notes