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This TTRPG game was accused of encouraging satanism, anti-social behavior, and esponiage in the 1980s.
What is Dungeons and Dragons?
The combination of oxygen and two hydrogens makes up one of the most important resources to sustain human life.
What is water?
1: "I have no siblings, so I am immune to incest."
2: "You have cousins."
Who are John and Darren?
What is Georgia?
"Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere"
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"Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere"
Don't Stop Believin' -- Journey 1981
Often likened to Minecraft, following game has an NPC character called "The Guide" to help you in all of your monster fighting, cave diving, and crafting needs.
What is Terraria?
Though it was initially only associated with poisons, this field of study evaluates any and all substances that may adversely affect human health.
What is toxicology?
"I just want a bag with a nipple on it. Is that so wrong?"
Who is Stecia?
This city in Florida is the southernmost point of the United States and is also famously known for being 90 miles from Havana, Cuba.
What is Key West?
"Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?
Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the risin' odds?
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"Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night, I toss and I turn and I dream of what I need"
Holdin' Out for a Hero -- Bonnie Tyler 1984
Based at a snow covered research facility, this 1980s film capitalized on practical special effects, puppetry, and doppleganger-like creatures.
What is The Thing?
The scientific method has a total of seven steps when designing an experiment or investigating phenomena, but starts with the simplest of the five senses.
What is seeing/observing?
1: "They're reacting to danger, ______."
2: "Are you talking about goosebumps or my nipples?"
Who are Darren and Marimar?
Due to the curvature of the earth, this easternmost state in the US is closest to the continent of Africa.
What is Maine?
"When the sun shine, we shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end
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"Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other"
Umbrella - Rihanna 2007
Taking four wins in the 2026 Oscars, this film relied heavily on cultural awareness, split screens, and VFX. The massive outpouring of positive reviews also made this 2025 film have the highest-grossing opening for an original, non-IP film in six years.
What is Sinners?
After a crime is committed, this is the very first action taken once responders arrive on the scene.
What is securing the scene?
"Do you know how many demons you can avoid if you just close your eyes?"
Who is Stecia?
Because of the size of this eurasian country, it has 11 different time zones.
What is Russia?
"She said she didn't have no man
Raised the kids the very best she can (She was lovin' me)
She told me she was all alone
Said at home, she didn't have no phone (She was wantin' me)
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She'd lied to you, lied to me
'Cause she was lovin' me, lovin' me, yeah"
"She said just to give her a page
Fifty-nine was the code she gave (She was lovin' me)"
Chicago - Michael Jackson 2014
Set in the 1960s, Bioshock is a horror and adventure game focuses on the main protagonist's escape from a dystopian underwater city. It is based off of this 1957 novel that explores the themes of a dystopian USA collapsing under collectivist rule.
What is "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand?
This system is a set of logical rules used by organic chemists to name compounds.
What is the IUPAC system?
1: "______." (in a disappointed tone)
2: "I didn't finish."
3: "Sounds like you did."
Who are Mar, Darren, and John?
In the entire world, there are only two doubly landlocked countries, meaning they must cross two international borders to reach open water,
What are Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan?
"Pensaba que contigo iba a envejecer
En otra vida, en otro mundo podrá ser
En esta solo queda irme un día
Y ver pa'l cielo a ver si te veo caer
Si me ven solo y triste, no me hablen
Si me ven solo y triste, soy culpable
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"La vida es una fiesta que un día termina
Y fuiste tú mi baile inolvidable"
Baile Inolvidable - Bad Bunny 2025