Social Media Platforms
Originally called "TheFacebook" this social media platform was created in a Harvard dorm room to compare students' photos.
What is Facebook?
This "King of Pop" broke history in 1983 when his music video for "Thriller" became a worldwide cultural event.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This brand’s "Swoosh" logo was designed by a college student in 1971 for only $35.
What is Nike?
This Italian dish was originally "peasant food" in Naples before Queen Margherita had a version made with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
What is Pizza?
This basketball legend wore the number 23 for the Chicago Bulls and won six NBA championships in the 90s.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This bird-themed platform originally had a 140-character limit because it was designed to work via SMS text messaging.
What is Twitter?
This singer made history as the most awarded artist in Grammy history and is known for hits like "Single Ladies" and "Halo."
Who is Beyoncé?
This German brand was founded by Adolf "Adi" Dassler after a feud with his brother, who went on to start the brand Puma.
What is Adidas?
This breakfast "pop" treat was originally called "Fruit Sconces" before being renamed after 1960s pop culture.
What are Pop-Tarts?
This event, held every four years, was canceled only three times in modern history—all due to World Wars.
What is the Olympics?
This app’s logo is a ghost named "Ghostface Chillah," and it became famous for messages that disappear after they are viewed.
What is Snapchat?
This British band caused "Mania" in 1964 when they performed on The Ed Sullivan Show, changing rock history forever.
Who are The Beatles?
This luxury brand started in 1854 as a trunk-maker in Paris, creating stackable luggage for elite travelers.
What is Louis Vuitton?
This sparkling water brand, famous for its colorful cans, was founded in 1980 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
What is LaCroix?
In 1947, this player made history by breaking the "color barrier" in Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This site, famous for "re-pinning" ideas, was founded in 2010 and was originally a "virtual catalog" called Tote.
What is Pintrest?
This 2020s superstar is the first artist in history to have five separate albums each sell over 1 million copies in their first week.
Who is Taylor Swift?
Known for its "Performance Fleece" and flag t-shirts, this family-friendly store was founded in 1994 as a more affordable version of Gap.
What is Old Navy?
This candy bar was named after the founder's favorite family horse, not a laugh.
What is a Snickers bar?
This sport was originally called "Mintonette" before someone noticed the players were hitting the ball back and forth over a net.
What is Volleyball?
This video platform was the first to reach 1 billion views on a single video, which was "Gangnam Style" in 2012
What is Youtube?
Known as the "King of Rock and Roll," this 1950s star caused a scandal with his "swinging hips" during his first TV performances.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This high-end athletic brand is famous for its "Omega" symbol logo, its reusable red shopping bags, and for making leggings that are ridiculously soft.
What is Lululemon?
These "explosive" spicy chips were invented in Mexico in 1999 and are famously shaped like a small, rolled-up corn tortilla.
What is Takis?
In 2023, this NBA superstar made history by scoring his 38,388th point, officially passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
Who is LeBron James?