Books
This John Steinbeck novella follows George and Lennie as they chase a dream of owning land during the Great Depression
Introduced in 1959, this fashion doll from Mattel became a global icon with countless careers and outfits
What is Barbie
A football coach tells a bunch of dudes to get along while running around on grass a lot
What is Remember the Titans
This American brand, founded in 1969, is known for casual basics like hoodies and denim and shares its name with a “space” between things
What is Gap
In 1980, this underdog U.S. hockey team shocked the world by defeating the Soviet Union during the Winter Olympics
what is the Mirical on Ice
This novel by Louis Sachar features Stanley Yelnats, a boy sent to dig holes at a mysterious camp to uncover hidden secrets
what is Holes
This wooden toy, popularized in the 1940s, involves spinning two disks connected by an axle using a looping string
What is a Yo-yo
Some guys party too hard in Las Vegas, lose one of their friends, and try to remember what happened the next day
What is the Hangover
Recognized by its swoosh logo, this company is one of the world’s largest producers of athletic apparel and footwear
What is Nike
This 1972 NFL play saw a deflected pass caught by Franco Harris for a last-second Steelers touchdown against the Raiders
In this dystopian series, Katniss Everdeen volunteers as tribute in a deadly televised competition
What is the Hunger Games
Marketed in the 1950s, this colorful coil toy “walks” down stairs in a mesmerizing motion
What is a Slinky
A hockey player-turned-magic-dentist-thing forces kids to brush their teeth by turning into a sparkly adult
What is the Tooth Fairy
This Italian luxury fashion house, founded by Guccio Gucci, is famous for its double-G logo and high-end accessories
What is Gucci
This 1951 MLB moment featured Bobby Thomson’s dramatic walk-off home run to win the National League pennant for the New York Giants
What is the Shot heard around The World
This Harper Lee classic explores racial injustice in the American South through the eyes of Scout Finch
What is to Kill a Mocking Bird
First sold in the 1950s, this molded compound became famous for its ability to bounce, stretch, and snap
What is Silly Putty
A doctor talks to animals a lot and causes chaos in town because everyone else is weird
What is Doctor Do Little
Known for its polo player logo, this brand was founded by Ralph Lauren and is associated with preppy American style
What is Polo Ralph Lauren
In Super Bowl XLII, this incredible reception by David Tyree, pinning the ball against his helmet, helped the New York Giants upset the previously undefeated Patriots
What is the Helmet Catch
In this 2005 debut novel, a demigod son of Poseidon retrieves Zeus’s stolen master bolt while traveling across America with a satyr protector and a daughter of Athena, ultimately confronting a war god manipulated by a primordial force in Tartarus
What is Percy Jackson and the Lightning theif
This 1970s puzzle cube, invented by a Hungarian architect, challenges players to align all sides to a single color
What is a Rubiks Cube
Cowboys shoot at each other while wearing big hats and try not to get murdered
What is Tombstone
This sportswear brand with three stripes originated in Germany and was founded by Adolf Dassler
What is Addidas
In Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, this legendary performance by Michael Jordan saw him score 38 points despite battling a severe illness, leading the Chicago Bulls to victory
What is the Flu Game