The "I" in Team
[DAILY DOUBLE] This Swedish striker, known for his bicycle kicks, 500+ career goals, larger-than-life personality, and stints with clubs like Inter Milan, PSG, and LA Galaxy, once said, "I came like a king, left like a legend."
Who is Zlatan Ibrahimović?
Sworn in after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, this Texan president pushed through landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act and Medicare as part of his “Great Society” agenda.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
First celebrated in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, this weeklong December holiday honors African heritage with symbols like the kinara and the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba.
What is Kwanzaa?
Symbol Pb, this heavy element has been used since antiquity in plumbing and pipes, though now it’s infamous for its toxicity.
What is lead?
Founded in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in 1867, this brewery is known for its summer shandies and for being one of the Midwest’s longest-running family breweries.
What is Leinenkugel's?
This Japanese outfielder, who spent most of his MLB career with the Seattle Mariners, collected over 3,000 hits in the majors while also being the all-time hit leader in professional baseball worldwide.
Who is Ichiro Suzuki?
This Baptist minister and civil rights leader twice ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1980s, energizing progressive voters with his “Rainbow Coalition.”
Who is Jesse Jackson?
Particularly important in the Vaishnavism tradition, this Hindu festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with devotional singing, temple visits, and the breaking of pots filled with curd.
What is Krishnashtami?
Used in rechargeable batteries for everything from phones to electric cars, this lightest of all metals is represented by the symbol Li.
What is lithium?
Originally released in 2005 as a caffeine- and alcohol-packed malt beverage, this "crazy" drink was criticized for its health risks before being reformulated.
What is Four Loko?
This 2001 NBA MVP, an 11-time NBA All-Star despite being listed at just six feet tall known as 'The Answer,' famously crossed over Michael Jordan in the 1997 playoffs.
Who is Allen Iverson?
Representing Detroit for over 50 years, this longtime Congressman was one of the original founders of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971.
Who is John Conyers?
Coinciding with the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, this Slavic midsummer festival celebrates the summer solstice with bonfires, flower wreaths, and traditional bathing rituals.
What is Kupala Night?
The first of the rare earth elements on the periodic table, this element with the symbol La lends its name to an entire series of elements.
What is lanthanum?
Equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice make up this Prohibition-era cocktail whose name suggests it could be your very last.
What is the last word?
This Spanish midfielder spent most of his career with FC Barcelona, where his vision and passing helped the club dominate European football; he also scored the winning goal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final.
Who is Andrés Iniesta?
Before serving as U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Biden, this Michigan Democrat made history as the state’s first female governor, serving from 2003 to 2011.
Who is Jennifer Granholm?
Celebrated each year on December 16, this holiday marks the day in 1991 when this Central Asian nation declared independence from the Soviet Union.
What is the Independence Day of Kazakhstan?
Discovered in 1961, this synthetic actinide element was named after the American physicist who co-discovered cyclotrons and particle accelerators.
What is lawrencium?
First produced in Austria, this rum brand is infamous for versions bottled at 80% ABV, making it one of the strongest commercially available spirits.
What is Stroh?
This Romanian tennis star, nicknamed “Nasty,” won the 1972 US Open and was a key figure in helping Romania reach three Davis Cup finals.
Who is Ilie Năstase?
Known by the nickname “Scoop,” this Democratic senator from Washington state was influential in defense policy during the Cold War and sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972 and 1976.
Who is Henry M. Jackson?
Taking place every other May in Tokyo, this grand Shinto festival honors a deity of the Kanda Myojin Shrine with colorful parades, portable shrines (mikoshi), and thousands of participants.
What is Kanda Matsuri?
Symbol Lu, this element closes out the lanthanide series and was named after the Latin word for Paris, and is commonly used in radionuclide therapy ... and to determine the age of meteorites.
What is lutetium?
A red wine grape originally from Bordeaux, this varietal is now Chile’s signature grape after being rediscovered there in the 1990s.
What is Carmenère?