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This 1999 film reveals that the main character, played by Bruce Willis, has been dead the whole time.
What is The Sixth Sense?
This ancient empire, centered in modern-day Iran, was known for its Royal Road and postal system.
What is the Persian Empire?
The capital of Japan, known for its bustling Shibuya crossing and technology.
What is Tokyo?
The 2017 song “Shape of You” topped charts worldwide for this British singer-songwriter.
Who is Ed Sheeran?
This Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple.
What is Hanukkah?
In this 1997 film, the protagonist believes he is living in reality but discovers he is part of a simulated reality controlled by machines.
What is The Matrix?
This 1969 event marked the first humans walking on the moon.
What is Apollo 11?
This city is the capital of Canada and is located in the province of Ontario.
What is Ottawa?
The 2015 song Uptown Funk is a collaboration between Mark Ronson and this singer.
Who is Bruno Mars?
Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, takes place annually in this German city.
What is Munich?
In this series, a seemingly minor character turns out to be central to the main plot, completely rewriting the story’s perspective.
What is Stranger Things?
This 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
The capital of Egypt, located near the Nile River and home to the Egyptian Museum.
What is Cairo?
Kendrick contributed to the soundtrack of this 2018 superhero film.
What is Black Panther?
This Brazilian festival is famous for its elaborate parades, costumes, and samba music.
What is Carnival?
In this thriller, the main character is on the run from assassins, only to find out they are part of an elaborate government experiment.
What is The Bourne Identity?
The 1914 assassination of this archduke sparked World War I.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This capital city is shared by two countries historically but is now the de facto capital of the Netherlands’ constitutional monarchy.
What is Amsterdam?
This city is the birthplace of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
What is Los Angeles?
This Mexican holiday on November 1–2 honors deceased loved ones with altars and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
In this 2001 film, a group of kids believes a treasure hunt is real, only to find it was a long con planned by adults.
What is The Goonies?
In 1494, this treaty split the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.
What is the Treaty of Tordesillas?
The capital of Kenya, known for its national parks and as a hub of East African culture.
What is Nairobi?
This year saw the release of Enter Sandman as part of Metallica’s Black Album.
What is 1991?
In Japan, this festival in March celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms.
What is Hanami?