Screen Start-Ups
The Social Network depicts the origin of this company, highlighting its founder's time as a Harvard student.
A symbol of freedom and democracy, this iconic New York landmark was given to the United States as a gift from France.
The Statue of Liberty
A favorite in Korea, this savory pancake is made from a batter of flour and water, mixed with chopped kimchi and scallions, then pan-fried until crispy.
Kimchijeon (Kimchi Pancake)
In 2023, this AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI became a household name, sparking a global debate on the future of coding and academic writing.
ChatGPT
In Agile development, this short, daily meeting is used by the team to synchronize activities and report any 'blockers' preventing progress.
"Daily Stand-up" / Daily Scrum
After losing their livelihoods, two watch salesmen find themselves as unlikely trainees at Google in this 2013 comedy.
The Internship
Now a global symbol of cinema, this famous Los Angeles sign was originally an advertisement for a real estate development.
The Hollywood Sign
Commonly found in the street markets of South Asian countries, this savory snack consists of a fried potato patty dipped in batter and deep-fried.
Aloo Pakora / Aloo Tikki / Aloo Bonda / Batata Vada
This short-form video platform, which surged in popularity during 2020, is known for its algorithmic 'For You Page' and viral dance challenges.
TikTok
This stage of development involves releasing a functional version of the software to a limited group of external users for real-world testing before the final public launch.
Beta
This television show follows a low-level programmer who builds a revolutionary compression algorithm and suddenly has to transition from a coder to a CEO.
Silicon Valley
This official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center is the site associated with the famous phrase, "Houston, we have a problem".
Space Center Houston
In China, this regional specialty from Sichuan consists of poached fish in a spicy, numbing broth flavored with Sichuan peppercorns.
Shui Zhu Yu
Starting in 2021, this 'game' involving a small, colorful squid-like creature became a global phenomenon, leading to a massive surge in the popularity.
Among Us / 'Sus' meme
In engineering, this term refers to the practice of creating a simplified, small-scale version of a product to test a concept before committing to full-scale development.
"Proof of Concept (PoC)" / Prototype
A protagonist in the film Hidden Figures, this "human computer" was renowned for her mastery of manual computation.
Katherine Johnson
Designed by Thomas Jefferson, this Charlottesville estate is considered both his primary plantation and an architectural masterpiece.
Monticello
Originating from Mexico, this rich, complex sauce often contains chocolate, chili peppers, and various spices, and is typically served over poultry.
Mole Poblano
This slang term describes the perceived decline of cognitive function caused by consuming vast amounts of low-quality, hyper-stimulating short-form content, such as 'Skibidi Toilet'.
Brain Rot
This term refers to a software bug that is known to the developers but is deemed low-priority or acceptable enough to be left in the current release.
"Known Issue" / "Won't Fix" / Technical Debt
This series depicts the early days of three young Swedish entrepreneurs who turned their passion for file-sharing into a global digital empire and a legal nightmare.
The Pirate Bay
This 2.5-mile walking path in Boston leads visitors through 16 historically significant sites related to the American Revolution.
The Freedom Trail
A regional staple of the Southern United States, specifically Louisiana, this hearty stew is made with a dark roux, the 'holy trinity' of vegetables, and often features seafood and sausage.
Gumbo
This 2021 internet trend involved users filming themselves 'glitching' or dancing in a specific way to a sped-up version of a song, often associated with the 'POV' caption style.
POV (Point of View) meme / NPC Streaming / NPC Trend
This phrase describes the process of adding more features or complexity to a project beyond the original scope, often leading to delays in the delivery date.
"Scope Creep"