Landmarks
This 1776-foot high obelisk, located in Washington D.C., honors the first President of the United States.
The Washington Monument
This British model, famous for her “Mod” look, became an international fashion icon in the 1960s, known for her pixie haircut and stylish wardrobe.
Twiggy
In 2008, this New York Giants quarterback led a game-winning drive, including the famous "Helmet Catch" by David Tyree, to upset the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
Eli Manning
This 16th President of the United States delivered the Gettysburg Address and led the country through the Civil War, ultimately issuing the Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln
This 1913 invention by Henry Ford transformed manufacturing by introducing the first moving assembly line for the mass production of automobiles, drastically reducing production costs.
Moving assembly line
This Parisian landmark, originally built as a temporary structure for the 1889 World's Fair, is now one of the most recognizable symbols of France
The Eiffel Tower
This type of shoe, made popular in the 1960s, was characterized by a thick sole and was often worn with bell-bottom jeans
Platform shoes
In 2007, this quarterback led the New England Patriots to an undefeated regular season, only to fall short in Super Bowl XLII against the New York Giants.
Tom Brady
This British Prime Minister served from 1979 to 1990, becoming the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and was known as the "Iron Lady."
Margaret Thatcher
This preservation technique, developed in the early 20th century, revolutionized food storage by preventing spoilage, especially during long voyages or in wartime
Canning
This iconic suspension bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County, California, and is often shrouded in fog.
Golden Gate Bridge
This colorful pattern, synonymous with the 1960s and '70s, often featured swirls of bright colors and was a major trend in both fashion and interior design.
Psychedelic or tie-dye
In 1997, this golfer won his first Masters Tournament by a record 12 strokes, beginning his dominance in the sport
Tiger Woods
This First Lady, who served from 1933 to 1945, was an advocate for human rights, social justice, and the New Deal, and she later became a delegate to the United Nations
Eleanor Roosevelt
This life-saving drug, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, marked the beginning of the antibiotic era and revolutionized medicine by treating bacterial infections
Penicillin
This ivory-white marble mausoleum, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is one of the most famous buildings in the world.
The Taj Mahal
This hairstyle, made famous by actress Mary Quant and later adopted by other women in the '60s, was characterized by its short length and straight-cut bangs
Bob cut
This boxer famously defeated George Foreman in 1974 in what became known as the "Rumble in the Jungle" to regain the heavyweight title.
Muhammad Ali
This German philosopher and economist co-authored "The Communist Manifesto" in 1848, advocating for the overthrow of capitalist societies and the establishment of socialism.
Karl Marx
Introduced in the 1950s, this groundbreaking vehicle became the first mass-produced car to be affordable for the average American family, helping shape the suburban expansion.
Chevrolet Corvette
This landmark, located in Rome, Italy, was originally used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, and is one of the most famous ancient amphitheaters in the world.
The Colosseum
This style of pants, made famous by the hippie movement in the 1960s and '70s, had a tight fit around the hips and thighs, flaring dramatically from the knee down
Bell-Bottom Pants
In 1998, this country won its first FIFA World Cup, defeating Brazil 3-0 in the final, with Zinedine Zidane scoring twice in the first half
France
This Soviet Premier gave the famous speech calling for "peaceful coexistence" with the West during the early years of the Cold War, and his leadership was marked by the Cuban Missile Crisis
Nikita Khrushchev
In 1935, Wallace Carothers and his team at DuPont created this synthetic polymer, which became widely used in fabrics, plastics, and even food packaging.
Nylon