Inventions from 1993 and 1998
First introduced in 1993 by Ty Warner, these cute stuffed toys became a major fad and collectible. These days, you can often find them at the Goodwill Store for about a dollar.
What are Beanie Babies?
In January 1998, this team became the first AFC team in 15 years to win the Super Bowl, defeating the Green Bay Packers. 31-24.
Who are the Denver Broncos?
This 1998 movie, directed by James Cameron, won a record-tying 11 awards at the 70th Academy Awards.
What is Titanic?
"You've Got Mail" greeted customers when they opened their email, started by this company in 1993.
What is AOL?
In January 1993, this technology company announced a $4,970,000,000 loss for the prior year, the largest single-year corporate loss in United States history to date.
Who is IBM?
Though it only has two letters in it's name, this TV show ranked #1 in 1998.
What is ER?
Created in 1998, this popular board game promised "The Game for Your Whole Brain" using cards with titles such as "Creative Cat" and "Data Head".
What is Cranium?
Microsoft released this operating system in 1998.
What is Windows 98?
Billboard ranked this Whitney Houston song #1 in 1993.
What is "I Will Always Love You"?
In 1993, South Korean car manufacturer Kia, launched this best-selling model that is still around today.
What is the Kia Sportage?
In September of 1998, this major league baseball player hit 70 home runs, breaking Sammy Sosa's record of 66. His efforts were later questioned due to steroid use.
Who is Mark McGuire?
This 1993 blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie revolutionized special effects and went on to spawn five sequels.
What is Jurassic Park?
Adobe began offering this file format free of charge to customers in 1993.
What is a PDF (Portable Document Format)?
In 1998, Minnesotans elected this former professional wrestler as their Governor.
Who is Jesse Ventura?
Famous entertainers Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, and Zayn Malik, all did this in 1993.
What is "be born"?