Landmarks and Legends
This colossal statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France and is often said to be a symbol of freedom, though some legends say it hides secret chambers
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This charming bear from "darkest Peru" became a beloved character in children’s books and two heartwarming live-action films
Who is Paddington?
This mustached plumber made his debut in 1981’s Donkey Kong, originally trying to rescue a damsel from a giant ape
Who is Mario?
This horse-like creature from Greek mythology is known for its single horn and has become a symbol of purity and grace
What is a Unicorn?
This American inventor is credited with inventing the phonograph and the practical light bulb, significantly influencing modern society
Who is Thomas Edison?
Found in Cambodia, this temple complex was once hidden by jungle and is surrounded by legends of gods walking among mortals
What is Angkor Wat?
his 2014 thriller by Gillian Flynn turned into a psychological film starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike
What is Gone Girl?
This 8-bit home console released by Nintendo in the mid-80s helped save the video game industry after the 1983 crash
What is the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)?
This creature, often depicted as a giant, one-eyed monster, comes from Greek mythology
What is a Cyclops?
Known for his work with alternating current, this inventor also created the induction motor and contributed to the development of modern electrical systems
Who is Nikola Tesla?
This fortress in Edinburgh is said to be one of the most haunted places in Scotland, built atop an extinct volcano
What is Edinburgh Castle?
This Swedish thriller about a hacker and a journalist started as a novel, became a Swedish film, and later an American remake
What is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
This famous arcade shooter, released in 1987, features players as a ship battling alien invaders in space
What is Galaga?
This giant, feathered serpent is a god in Aztec mythology and is associated with both creation and destruction
What is Quetzalcoatl?
This American inventor is often credited with the creation of the first successful flying machine, the first powered aircraft to achieve sustained flight in 1903
Who is Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur Wright)?
This mighty fortress in Romania is often linked to the legend of Dracula, though its actual ties to Vlad the Impaler are pretty slim
What is Bran Castle?
This sci-fi novel by Ernest Cline about a virtual reality world became a Spielberg-directed movie in 2018
What is Ready Player One?
Released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis, this platformer starred a green blob who could stretch, shrink, and use his gooey abilities to solve puzzles
What is The Ooze?
Often depicted as a giant serpent, this creature from Norse mythology is said to encircle the world and is the enemy of Thor
What is Jörmungandr
This Scottish inventor is credited with inventing the telephone, making him one of the most significant figures in communication technology
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
In Greece, these towering rock pillars are topped by monasteries and said to be places where the heavens touch the earth
What is Meteora?
This story of a brilliant but troubled mathematician was based on a true biography and won the Oscar for Best Picture
What is A Beautiful Mind?
This 1982 arcade game, where players control a frog trying to cross a busy road and river, is often credited as one of the earliest classics
What is Frogger?
This Japanese mythological creature is often depicted as a fearsome, shape-shifting fox and is said to have the power to control fire
What is a Kitsune?
This German inventor is known for creating the first practical automobile, an internal combustion engine vehicle that revolutionized transportation
Who is Karl Benz? (or Carl)