The Periodic Table
8 | O
Oxygen
This invention by Alexander Graham Bell changed the way people communicated forever.
Telephone
Known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” this artist made waves with hits like “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock.”
Elvis Presley
Despite their size, shrimp have this many legs.
Ten
This film came from James Cameron's fascination with shipwrecks.
Titanic
2 | He
Helium
The first computer, ENIAC, took up an entire room and was used during this war.
World War II
This 2010s pop star made history by releasing the first music video to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.
Lady Gaga
This sea creature can change the colour and texture of its skin in an instant, making it the master of disguise.
Octopus
Spielberg was inspired by the experiences of multiple soldiers for this war film.
Saving Private Ryan
11 | Na
Sodium
This woman, born in 1815, is often considered the first computer programmer.
Ada Lovelace
This British band’s 1969 rooftop concert was their final public performance as a group.
The Beatles
Known for their ability to create “sound waves” to communicate, this species of whale has the longest and most complex songs in the animal kingdom.
Humpback Whale
The Social Network
80 | Hg
Mercury
In 1971, this invention became the first commercially available microprocessor.
Intel 4004
In the 1980s, this electronic instrument became a staple in mainstream music, producing everything from drum beats to laser zaps.
Synthesizer
When threatened, this marine animal can eject its internal organs to startle predators, and then regrow them later.
Sea Cucumber
The actions of William S. Bowdern, a Jesuit priest, inspired the plot of this 1973 film.
The Exorcist
74 | W
Tungsten
Before Morse code and telegraphs were used, this 18th century invention used towers with moving arms to send messages across long distances.
Optical Telegraph | Chappe Telegraph
This traditional Korean string instrument, with only two strings, is played vertically and has been played since at least 918.
Haegeum
This deep-sea creature can produce light and bioluminescent mucus as defence mechanisms.
Vampire Squid
Casey Affleck kills an American outlaw in this 2007 western.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford