The Food Court
This popular fast-food chain, known for its square hamburger patties, was named after founder Dave Thomas's daughter.
Wendy's
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this highly advanced, fictional African nation is the world's primary source of the rare metal vibranium.
Wakanda
In the fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this pink, spherical character has the unique ability to inhale enemies and copy their powers.
Kirby
He commanded the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and became the first President of the United States.
George Washington
The busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S., which traditionally takes place the day after Thanksgiving, is known by this colorful name.
Black Friday
Considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, this gymnast has won numerous Olympic gold medals for Team USA.
Simone Biles
This chicken-centric chain uses cows in its advertisements to tell you to "Eat Mor Chikin" and is famously closed on Sundays.
Chick-fil-A
In the Star Wars universe, this glowing, humming energy weapon is the traditional tool of the Jedi.
A Lightsaber
The environmental hazards known as the "Nether," "Creepers," and "Redstone" are heavily featured mechanics in this best-selling video game of all time.
Minecraft
This ancient Greek epic poem, traditionally attributed to Homer, tells the story of the hero Odysseus's arduous ten-year journey home after the Trojan War.
The Odyssey
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, this massive retail and entertainment complex holds the title of the largest shopping mall in the United States.
The Mall of America
The Minnesota NFL franchise takes its mascot and name from these ancient, seafaring Scandinavian warriors.
The Vikings
This Mexican-inspired drive-thru is famous for the Crunchwrap Supreme and the Mountain Dew Baja Blast.
Taco Bell
This 2001 DreamWorks animated film made history by winning the very first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, beating out Monsters, Inc.
Shrek
This critically acclaimed 2017 Nintendo Switch launch title features the hero waking up after a 100-year slumber to defeat Calamity Ganon.
The Legend of Zelda
This ancient Egyptian writing system uses detailed pictures and symbols instead of an alphabet.
Hieroglyphics
Opened in 1956, the first fully enclosed, climate-controlled U.S. shopping mall was built in this Midwestern state.
Minnesota
In ice hockey, this is the name of the enclosed area where a player must sit for a specified amount of time after committing a rule violation like tripping or slashing.
The Penalty Box
This pizza chain features a red, white, and blue logo and historically ran a program called "Book It!" to reward reading with personal pan pizzas.
Pizza Hut
In The Lord of the Rings trilogy, this is the name of the fiery volcano located in Mordor where the One Ring must finally be destroyed.
Mount Doom
Often cited as the game that heavily popularized the modern battle royale genre, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is much better known by this four-letter acronym.
PUBG
She was a highly influential Mexican artist known for her vivid, unflinching self-portraits and bold use of color.
Frida Kahlo
This two-word term describes people who use the mall's long, empty corridors for early-morning indoor exercise.
Mall Walkers
A standard, official marathon race is exactly this distance in miles.
26.2 miles
In the culinary world, "julienne" refers to a technique of cutting vegetables into this specific, uniform shape.
Long, thin strips (or matchsticks) - typical French Fry shape
This groundbreaking 1999 science fiction film popularized the visual effect known as "bullet time," where the camera moves at normal speed while the action is in ultra-slow motion.
The Matrix
This major video game development studio is responsible for creating expansive open-world RPGs like the Fallout series and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Bethesda Game Studios
This ancient architectural wonder is a massive fortification built over centuries to protect China's northern border.
The Great Wall of China
These small, freestanding retail booths sit in the middle of mall walkways and often sell phone cases or sunglasses.
Kiosks
In the scoring system for tennis, this affectionate term is surprisingly used to mean "zero points."
Love
Often considered the first modern American fast-food chain, this restaurant opened in 1921 and is famous for its small, square "slider" burgers.
White Castle
He is the highly acclaimed, Academy Award-winning director behind iconic cultural films such as E.T., Jaws, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Steven Spielberg
In 1985, the video game industry was famously saved from a massive crash by the incredibly successful North American release of this 8-bit home console.
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
During the American Civil War, this 1863 executive order by President Abraham Lincoln declared that all enslaved people residing in Confederate territory "shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free."
The Emancipation Proclamation
First scanned on a pack of Wrigley's chewing gum in 1974, this optical, machine-readable pattern of vertical lines completely revolutionized how cashiers check out items at the register.
A Barcode (or UPC)
The modern Olympic Games, revived in 1896, were first held in this historic European capital city to honor the games' ancient origins.
Athens, Greece
Before it was famous for its root beer, this fast-food establishment holds the title of the oldest restaurant chain in America, starting as a roadside drink stand in 1919.
A&W
Released in 1939, this classic fantasy film was one of the first major Hollywood productions to heavily utilize the Technicolor process, transitioning from a sepia-toned opening to a vibrant, colorful world.
The Wizard of Oz
This term describes a secret, hidden feature, message, or joke purposefully left inside a video game by its developers, famously first discovered in the 1979 Atari game Adventure.
This American author wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and famously used the riverboat-inspired pen name Mark Twain.
Samuel Clemens
Founded locally, this major electronics retailer was originally called "Sound of Music" before a highly successful "tornado sale" in 1981 inspired its current, deal-focused name.
Best Buy
This international sporting event, held every four years, is the premier championship tournament for women's soccer.
The FIFA Women's World Cup