History in Motion
In 1989, crowds celebrating atop this structure became an enduring symbol of the end of the Cold War.
What is the Berlin Wall?
Released by Sony, this portable device let people take their music almost anywhere and became a cultural icon of the 1980s.
What is the Walkman?
Which generation is often referred to as the "bridge generation" because they grew up both before and after the rise of the internet?
Who is Generation X?
Popularized in the 1980s, these warmers designed for dancers became a mainstream fashion accessory thanks in part to fitness culture.
What are leg warmers?
Back in my day, this channel played music videos, helping launch stars like Madonna, Prince, and Michael Jackson.
What is MTV?
This South African leader became the country's first Black president in 1994 after spending 27 years in prison.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
Before flash drives, many files were transferred using this removable storage medium whose name suggested flexibility.
What is a floppy disk?
This generation is most associated with MySpace, Facebook's early years, and the transition from dial-up internet to broadband.
Who are Millennials?
This communication device, popularized in the 1990s and known for brief numeric messages, often displayed "143" to mean "I love you."
What is a pager (or beeper)?
Back in my day, before Google Maps, many families kept this large book in the car to find their way on road trips.
What is a road atlas?
This social media platform launched in 2004 and was originally limited to college students.
What is Facebook?
First popularized in the 2020s, these headsets blend virtual content with the real world.
What are mixed reality (MR) headsets?
From rotary phones to smartphones, this generation has experienced perhaps the greatest technological transformation over a lifetime.
Who are the Baby Boomers?
Characterized by side-swept bangs, skinny jeans, and MySpace profiles, this youth culture peaked in the late 2000s.
What is the emo scene?
Back in my day, you pay for this to know when that special someone was calling or to make a statement.
What is a custom ringtone?
In 2014, this social media challenge raised millions of dollars for ALS research.
What is the Ice Bucket Challenge?
This gadget absorbed the functions of cameras, calculators, music players, GPS units, flashlights, and countless other devices.
What is the smartphone?
Which generation was entering the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Who is Generation Z?
These tiny collectible toys hidden inside surprise containers became a playground sensation after launching in 2016.
What are L.O.L. Surprise! dolls?
Back in my day, this music streaming service made creating and sharing playlists easier than buying albums.
What is Spotify?
This cryptocurrency became the first to reach a market value exceeding $1 trillion in 2021.
What is Bitcoin?
Before smartphones, many professionals carried this personal digital assistant, often using a stylus to manage schedules and contacts.
What is a Palm Pilot?
Which generation was entering the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Who is Generation Z?
Viral videos featuring these oversized insulated tumblers led retailers to frequently sell out of certain colors.
What are Stanley cups?
Back in my day, people tracked every step, glass of water, and mindfulness session through a trend known as this.
What is wellness tracking?