Famous Firsts
The first man to walk on the moon
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Greek hero who's mother dipped him in the River by his heel to become nearly invulnerable
Who is Achilles?
This insect, famous for its colorful wings, goes through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult
What is a butterfly?
Historic space mission, launched in 1969, was the first to successfully land humans on the moon.
What is Apollo 11?
In 2005, this pop star's public meltdown included a head shaving incident and a chaotic interview on TV.
Who is Britney Spears?
She was the first woman to fly a plane solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Hero who was cursed to turn everything he touched to gold
What is a rhinoceros beetle?
Space telescope, launch in 1990, has provided some of the most detailed images of distant galaxies and nebulae.
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
This rappers infamous 2009 assault on his then singer girlfriend, sparked widespread backlash
Who is Chris Brown?
This was the first US state to join the Union after the original 13 colonies
What is Vermont?
Winged messenger god, known for his speed and carrying a caduceus, often served as a messenger between the gods and humans
Who is Hermes?
Able to find sugar with their feet that are 10 million times more sensitive than the human tongue. Can be found anywhere
What is a housefly?
Launched in 1997, this spacecraft was sent to explore the surface of Mars, providing groundbreaking data about the planets atmosphere and geology.
What is Mars Pathfinder?
This celebrity's affair with a married man in 2010 led to a public feud and press scrutiny.
Who is Angelina Jolie?
The first state in which granted women the right to vote
What is Wyoming?
Who is Persephone?
Species known for its aggressive behavior, ability to form super colonies, and it global spread after being accidentally introduced to various ecosystems
What is a fire ant?
This Apollo 11 astronaut became the second person to walk on the moon.
Who is Buzz Aldrin?
In 2005, This actress became the subject of a major scandal when she was arrested for hitting a photographer, leading to a media frenzy
Who is Lindsay Lohan?
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person ever to win in two different sciences
Who is Marie Curie?
Mortal woman, whose face "launched a thousand ships" was the cause of the Trojan War.
Who is Helen of Troy?
The bright light that emits from fireflies in order to attract a mate
What is bioluminescence?
This high school teacher from New Hampshire became the first civilian selected to fly in space, but tragically died ruin the launch of the Challenger space shuttle in 1986.
Who is Christa McAuliffe?
Who is Kristen Stewart?