Indie Darlings
This 2017 metroidvania features a cast of anthropomorphic bugs descending through an ancient, dreaming kingdom
What is Hollow Knight?
Often dismissed by skeptics as a photo of an elephant, this sea monster is believed to dwell in the deep waters of the Scottish Highlands
What is the Loch Ness Monster/Nessie?
On 3 August, 1492, this navigator departed from Spain in search of a new water route to Asia
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Commonly abbreviated as Au, this element is 79th on the Periodic Table
What is gold?
This three-legged tower was originally constructed for the 1962 World's Fair
What is the Space Needle?
This alphanumeric film company has produced several modern classics, including The Backrooms, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and The Whale
What is A24 Studios?
The advanced encryption standard (AES) uses a key with this many bits for its ciphers
What is 128/192/256?
On June 21, 1788, this American legal document was officially ratified by a majority of states
What is the Constitution?
Winning more gold medals than any other athlete in history, this swimmer is often regarded as the greatest Olympian of all time
Who is Michael Phelps?
Tourists flock to this market to see the gum wall, thrown fish, and other oddities
What is Pike Place?
This eclectic and zany IFC show parodies everyday life in the PNW
What is Portlandia?
Originally sighted flying over Point Pleasant, WV, this shadowy, humanoid cryptid reportedly terrorized locals with burning red eyes
What is Mothman?
On December 13, 1989, this mega popstar was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania
Who is Taylor Swift?
Gold has served as an enduring storehouse of wealth due to its ability to resist this natural chemical process
What is rust/corrosion?
A defining member of the 90's grunge scene, this band's multi-platinum albums include Ten, Vs., and Vitalogy
What is Pearl Jam?
This self-taught Norwegian musician is now an international queer icon due to hit songs like "i want to be your girlfriend" and "girls"
Who is Girl in Red/Marie Ulven Ringheim?
This Russian politician's mausoleum and body have been on nearly continuous display since their death in 1924
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
On May 29, 1453, this Byzantine city was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, signaling the final days of the Roman Empire
What is Constantinople/Istanbul?
This monetary system was partially phased out with the creation the Federal Reserve before being formally abolished by Nixon in 1971
What is the gold standard?
This downtown skyscraper was the tallest building west of the Mississippi until 1931
What is Smith Tower?
The American designer of several grotesque and genre-defining games, including The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy, and Mewgenics
Who is Edmund McMillen?
Chinese farmers discovered the lost tomb of emperor Qin Shi Huang who was buried at the center of this statuary
What is the Terracotta Army?
On September 28, 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered this life-saving drug with the help of moldy bread
What is penicillin?
This specialized unit of measurement is used almost exclusively for expressing the weight of precious metals
What is a troy ounce?
This artist is renowned as Seattle's most prolific muralist and has painted over 1000 "Sassy Sasquatches" across the city
Who is Ryan Henry Ward/henry?