Word Origins
This Japanese word meaning “harbor wave” became the global term for a devastating ocean surge.
What is Tsunami?
This gas makes up most of the Earth’s atmosphere.
What is Nitrogen?
Dr. Seuss serves breakfast to Broadway's favorite founding father.
What is Green Eggs and Hamilton?
He built an ark to survive a great flood.
Who is Noah?
This streaming service uses a red “N” logo.
What is Netflix?
This Greek word meaning “circle of animals” is used for the 12 astrological signs.
What is Zodiac?
The powerhouse of the cell.
What is Mitochondria?
A beloved TV scientist takes a detour from the lab to Flavortown with a spiky-haired chef.
Who is Bill Nye the Science Guy Fieri?
This disciple famously denied knowing Jesus three times.
Who is Peter?
This singer’s albums 1989, Reputation, and Folklore broke worldwide sales records.
Who is Taylor Swift?
A word meaning “a sudden insight,” it comes from the Greek for “manifestation.”
What is Epiphany?
This fundamental force is responsible for holding the nucleus together.
What is The Strong Nuclear Force?
Spielberg's DNA-cloned dinosaurs take up residence in Monopoly's second-most-expensive property.
What is Jurassic Park Place?
This Old Testament figure wrestled with an angel and had his name changed to Israel.
Who is Jacob?
This long-running competition show features hidden identities singing in full costume.
What is The Masked Singer?
This German word for “lightning war” was used to describe rapid military assaults in WWII.
What is Blitzkrieg?
This law states that pressure and volume of a gas are inversely related.
What is Boyle's Law?
E.B. White's most helpful arachnid launches a medical website.
What is Charlotte's WebMD?
This queen saved her people by revealing a plot to her husband, King Xerxes.
Who is Esther?
This sci-fi series’ character “Eleven” helped make Eggo waffles iconic again.
What is Stranger Things?
From Old French meaning “to pledge,” this word now refers to stealing someone’s ideas or words.
What is Plagiarize?
This quantum mechanic’s equation describes how particles behave as waves.
What is Schrodinger's Equation?
The contestants in a deadly Korean survival show win the Wimbledon final.
What is Squid Game Set Match?
This prophet's vision included a valley of dry bones coming back to life.
This 2024 Oscar-winning film explored multiple timelines through a chaotic family drama.
What is Everything Everywhere All at Once?