Songs of the 90's
The title of this iconic 'Nevermind' song comes from wall graffiti written by a friend of the band's lead singer regarding his personal hygiene.
What is 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'?
Similar to the way that Marie Antionette never uttered the phrase 'let them eat cake', Sherlock Holmes never said this iconic catchphrase.
What is 'Elementary, my dear Watson'?
In Greek mythology a one time lover of Zeus gave her name to this continent.
What is 'Europe'?
A word or expression used in a figurative sense or a common or overused theme or device.
What is trope?
This actually produces ozone, which is why you smell it after a storm
What are lightning strikes?
Although their premier album 'Pablo Honey' was very poorly received it did include this song which went on to propel Radiohead to fame.
What is 'Creep'?
In this famous monster story of Man playing God, the creature is never given a name only once being referred to as 'Adam'.
What is 'Frankenstein'?
According to Slavic Folklore a witch of this name is a persistent antagonist of young children, who she lures to her house perched atop a chicken leg.
Who is Baba Yaga?
A toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper, whose reflections produce changing patterns that are visible through an eyehole when the tube is rotated.
What is kaleidoscope?
This element commonly used to inflate balloons is lighter than air which is why they can float.
What is helium?
Regarded as one of her greatest hits, this debut album song by Britney Spears became one of the best selling singles of all time.
What is '...Baby One More Time'?
Edgar Allen Poe's most famous work 'The Raven' the title bird was originally slated to utter another repeating phrase before Poe landed on this simple, evocative word.
What is 'Nevermore'?
This Egyptian god was said to preside over the mighty nile and the crocodiles therein but also fertility, military strength, and protection from evil.
Who is Sobek?
Run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent.
What is elope?
Lemons actually have more sugar than strawberries, though their this acid makes them taste sour.
What is citric?
This band, with lead singer Layne Staley at the helm, released hits such as 'Dirt', 'Them Bones', 'Man in the Box', 'Bleed the Freak', and 'Down in a Hole'.
Who is 'Alice in Chains'?
The first working title for this Ray Bradbury classic was actually 'The Fireman'. Then he called up his local firehouse and asked them what temperature a typical book would burn at.
What is 'Fahrenheit 451'?
This Greek hero and son of Zeus was originally meant to complete only 10 labors but two of the already completed tasks were disqualified.
Who is Herakles (Hercules)?
What is allotrope?
This metallic element and silver are the two elements that actually exhibit natural antibacterial properties.
What is copper?
Apparently this band known for songs like 'Allstar' and 'Walkin On The Sun' got their name from a phrase coined by Mike Ditka about rough, in your face football.
What is 'Smashmouth'?
The earliest use of the word "wicked" to mean "cool, good" is from this classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What is 'The Side of Paradise'?
In Norse mythology the trickster god is often given this surname which shares its first part with the modern Icelandic singer of 'From The Start'.
What is Laufeyson?
A variable color averaging a moderate to reddish purple.
What is heliotrope?
Water expands by about this percent as it freezes.
What is 10%?