Eclipse
Space Race
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Pop Culture References
Planets
100

The two types of eclipses.

What are solar eclipses and lunar eclipses? 

100

The first man to walk on the moon. 

Who is Neil Armstrong? 

100

The candy company most notable for its creation of chocolate treats such as Twix, M&Ms, and 3 Musketeers.

What is Mars (Inc.)? 

100

The debut single by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler of her fifth studio album, Faster Than the Speed of Night (1983). 

(Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit lonely and you're never coming 'round...

What is Total Eclipse of the Heart?

100

Known as the “Red Planet” - it has a chemical called iron oxide (rust) in its soil that causes the surface to take on a reddish appearance.

What is Mars? 

200

This phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface.

What is a lunar eclipse?

200

The two countries involved in the Space Race.

What is the USSR and The United States of America? 

200

It's nougat, topped with caramel and covered with milk chocolate; also a galaxy.

What is a Milky Way?

200

Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets in this television show. 

What is Star Trek?

200

Long considered our ninth planet, it was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006.

What is Pluto? 

300

It is suggested that eclipse-viewers wear these for protection during the event. 

What are eclipse glasses? 

300

The year of the U.S. moon landing. 

What is 1969?

300

This powdered cleanser which bleaches out tough stains on sinks, tubs, tile, stainless steel and stovetops is often found in green, cylindrical packaging.

What is Comet bleach cleanser?

300

The third installment of the Twilight book/film series by Stephanie Meyer in the early 2000s. Also, a recent event.

What is Eclipse?

300

This is the hottest planet in the Solar System, where carbon dioxide traps the heat and causes the surface temperature to reach around 700 Fahrenheit.

What is Venus?

400

This term refers to the point during a solar eclipse when the Moon completely covers the Sun's disk.

What is the moment of totality?

400

In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a public order creating this federal agency dedicated to space exploration. 

What is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?

400

Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, this world-renowned coffee corporation utilizes a stylized depiction of a siren as its logo. 

What is Starbucks?

400

Stanley Kubrick's 1968 science fiction film which has had a significant impact in film, literature, music and technology.

What is 2001: A Space Odyssey?

400

This planet is blue because of the methane gas in its atmosphere and is tipped on its side.

What is Uranus?

500

The Great American Eclipse of 2017 traveled across this number of U.S. states, from Oregon to South Carolina.

What is 14 states?

500

The name of the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon.

What is Apollo 11?

500

This galactic treat by Little Debbie, with its chocolate base topped with rainbow pieces, hit shelves in 1999.

What is a Cosmic Brownie? 

500

This 2016 film tells the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.

What is Hidden Figures?

500

This is the second largest and lightest planet in the solar system. It's so light that its density would allow it to float on water.

What is Saturn?