Hollywood
This is the highest grossing (money-earning) movie of all time.
Avatar
This artist won the Grammy this year for Best Album for her album Cowboy Carter. She has also released albums Renaissance, Lemonade, and Dangerously in Love.
Beyonce
On this day, the U.S. declared independence from Great Britain.
July 4th, 1776
This man was the first president of the United States.
George Washington
If you say you are going to “call it a day,” you are going to: a) celebrate an event, b) stop what you are doing, c) start a new project, d) make a big purchase.
b) stop what you are doing
This is the most streamed Netflix TV show of all time.
Stranger Things
She is not American, but this artist from Barbados moved to the US when she was 16. She became the richest female artist in history thanks to her cosmetics brand Fenty.
Rihanna
The story of this holiday's origins is a lie. This holiday is celebrated with a feast, representing the kindness of the Native Americans toward the Pilgrims (original American settlers).
Thanksgiving
This man was the first African American President of the United States, from 2009 to 2017.
“By the skin of your teeth” means a) certainly, b) quickly, c) smoothly, d) barely.
d) barely
This Martin Scorsese film contains the star-studded cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Jonah Hill, and Matthew McConaughey. It details the extravagance of investment banking.
The Wolf of Wall Street
This famous rapper performed at the last Super Bowl, currently famed for his beef with Drake.
Kendrick Lamar
This holiday is celebrated on January 20th. It is named after the most famous American Civil Rights activist.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This man, the 16th President of the United States, is the face of the penny, the only U.S. President from Kentucky, and best known for leading the Union through the U.S. Civil War. He was assassinated while watching a theater performance.
Abraham Lincoln
Which of the following is an example of “beating around the bush”? a) Asking someone to have a serious conversation, then talking about the weather for an hour, b) Summarizing ten years of your life in thirty seconds, c) Giving a stand-up comedy performance, d) Telling a long ghost story then revealing it was fake all along.
a) Asking someone to have a serious conversation, then talking about the weather for an hour
Christopher Nolan was popular for his films Interstellar, Inception, and The Dark Knight Rises. However, he earned the Oscar for Best Director for this 2023 blockbuster about the top secret Manhattan Project.
Oppenheimer
This artist has the most monthly streams (111.7 million) on Spotify, famous for receiving the Grammy for Best Album on his last album, An Evening With Silk Sonic. He released hit songs like Grenade, 24K Magic, and Die With A Smile.
Bruno Mars
This day celebrates people like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson. (Hint: What is their job?)
Presidents' Day
This man was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis of the Cold War. He was assassinated on live television during a State visit to Texas.
John F. Kennedy
If you tell someone to “break a leg,” you are: a) hoping they fail, b) warning them about danger, c) teasing them, d) wishing them good luck.
d) wishing them good luck
This popular TV show– currently airing on Netflix– follows the romantic relationships of the British elite. It is famous for playing modern music with 18th century instruments and composition.
Bridgerton
This artist released hits including Vegas, Kiss Me More, Paint The Town Red, and Say So.
Doja Cat
This is the newest-established federal holiday (dedicated in 2021), recognizing the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth (June 19th)
This President was impeached (found guilty in court) for having an affair in the Oval Office. His wife ran for President but lost to Donald Trump.
Bill Clinton
If something is “a dime a dozen,” it is: a) very cheap, b) unremarkable, c) exclusive, d) reliable.
b) unremarkable