BACK IN 2002
Premiering in 2002, this singing competition turned hopefuls into stars, famously discovering Kelly Clarkson as its first winner.
What is American Idol?
Ireland's Great Famine, which lasted from 1845 to 1852, started with a massive destruction of this staple crop.
What is the potato?
What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
This philandering NHL Jets player had an affair with a 529 Wellington hostess.
Who is Mark Scheifele?
Abby's summer research project, entitled "Understanding the link between Autism and immigration, perspectives from parents and allied health professionals," was supervised by this developmental pediatrician.
Who is Dr. Florencia Ricci?
Bonus points for accent.
Cry me a river! This denim-clad pop power couple split in 2002.
Who are Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake?
Saiorse-Monica Jackson, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Nicola Coughlan, Louisa Harland, and Dylan Llewellyn star in this comedy set in Northern Ireland.
What is Derry Girls?
What is tennis?
Abby started off in this position at 529 Wellington.
What is a food runner?
This Netflix dramedy follows Sam Gardner, a teen on the autism spectrum, as he navigates dating, independence, and a very quirky family.
What is Atypical?
Break out your flat iron and your skate board -- this Canadian punk-pop star released her debut album, Let Go, in 2002.
Who is Avril Lavigne?
A 29-string version of Ireland's national symbol can be viewed at the Library of Trinity College.
What is the harp?
Abby played this instrument high school band. Go Clippers!
What is the saxophone?
Women at 529 Wellington were not allowed to wear this hotly-debated piece of clothing.
This physicist, known for his theory of relativity and contribution to quantum physics, is believed to have been on the autism spectrum.
Who was Albert Einstein?
In 2002, this actor swung onto the big screen as a web-slinging superhero.
Who is Tobey McGuire in Spiderman?
This 1998 agreement was named after a religious holiday and the period of conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles.
Abby listens to this genre of music as she studies.
What is rap?
Man, I feel like a woman...when I eat steak! This country singer ate at 529 Wellington after her concert in 2023.
Who is Shania Twain?
This former British doctor falsely suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism in a now-retracted 1998 paper.
Who is Andrew Wakefield?
In 2002, this future Batman was named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
Who is Ben Affleck?
Also a common woman's name, this river has a length of 224 miles and notably divides the country into east and west.
What is the River Shannon?
Abby cared for these 7 types of pets of pets growing up. Name 5.
What are dogs, cats, rats, lizard, bird, hamster, and pony?
This manager at 529 Wellington was fired for drinking fine wine on shift.
Who was Stacey?
This symbol replaced the puzzle piece as the symbol of autism, representing the diversity of the experience of autism.
What is the infinity sign?