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Founded by David Cook in 1985, this retailer would peak in 2004 with over 9,000 locations. No longer focused on movies, but merchandise; there is 1 remaining franchise location located in Bend, Oregon.
What is Blockbuster?
Used by Jay-Z for the name of a chain of Sports Bars and Lounges, the 40/40 Club is a group of players in what sport that have 40 hits and 40 stolen based in what professional sport?
What is Baseball?
Starring in movies such as The Princess Diaries 2, This Means War, and Horrible Bosses 2; this actor was born August 26th, 1980.
Who is Chris Pine?
Katelyn Tarver is a singer/songwriter known for her role on this Nickelodeon sitcom that ran from 2009-2013, featuring a boy band portrayed as a fictional version of themselves.
Who are Big Time Rush?
The Philadelphia Flyers were one of many NHL Teams that capitalized on the media frenzy when this singer announced her newest album on August 12th. Posting an image to their social media, announcing they were entering their own "Era of Orange".
Who is Taylor Swift?
“If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious sh!t.” This movie was the highest grossing movie in 1985.
What is Back to the Future?
This board game with 40 spaces, traces its roots to 1904 when it was first patented under the name "The Landlord's Game" by Elizabeth Magie.
What is Monopoly?
On August 26th 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified. This Amendment enshrined the right to vote for this group.
Who are women?
Named Katie in real life, the fictional Capuchin Monkey is sent to live in a zoo after becoming mature. After being stolen, he ends up starring in a commercial for Monkeyshine Beer.
Who is Marcel?
No mama's are expected to be harmed when this rapper is slatted to host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. He has had a run of hosting duties as of late, hosting the Grammys and IHeartRadio Music Awards as well.
Who is LL Cool J?
A benefit concert held in London and Philadelphia on July 13th to raise money for African Famine.
What is Live Aid?
The Clix brand is credited as the first brand of what beverage that is often sold in 40 oz. glass bottles, that also gave its name to the debut album of Sublime?
What is Malt Liquor?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is approved by the National Constituent Assembly of what country on August 26th, 1789?
What is France?
The "Curse of the Bambino" refers to 86year long drought of no championships for this team, that traded "Babe" Ruth to the NY Yankees.
Who are the Boston Red Sox?
First airing on October 5th, 2000 on the WB, this comedy-drama ran for 7 season, with its final airing on May 15th, 2007 on the CW. To celebrate its 25th anniversary the Hallmark Channel announced the show would be added to its line-up.
What is the Gilmore Girls?
Launching January 1st, this music channel was aimed at a different audience than its "sister station" that launched in 1981.
What is VH-1?
Having stints on American Top 40 from 1970-1988 and 1998-2004, this man was also known for voicing Shaggy on Scooby-Doo.
Who is Casey Kasem?
The 1972 Summer Olympics (Games of the Olympiad XX) started on August 26th 1972, in this country it first since it split in 1949.
What is West Germany?
This Seattle band performed a cover of the Ian Hunter song "Cleveland Rocks" for the sitcom "The Drew Carey Show".
Who are The Presidents of the United States of America?
During Superbowl LIX, this rapper performed his diss track "Not Like Us", a song that was part of a back and forth with rapper Drake.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Released on April 23rd. A reformulation from the original, the company would pull this product in 3 months. Reverting back to the original.
What is New Coke?
The shortened name for the penetrating oil spray that took chemists at the Rocket Chemical Company 40 formulations before they perfected their product; officially known as "Water Displacement, 40th Formula".
What is WD-40?
Born on August 26th 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia. This Nobel Peace Prize winning woman, was given sainthood on September 4th 2016.
Who is Mother Teresa?
A model and actress, she was a regular on "Grace and Frankie", so-starred in "Just Go With It" along side Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, and was a member of the ensemble cast of "What to Expect When You're Expecting".
Who is Brooklyn Decker?
Fueled by a Mr. Beast tweet on April 28th 2025, the internet went wild debating if 100 men would be capable of successfully fighting just 1 of these.
What is a gorilla?