1800's
In 1888, he famously severed part of his own ear in Arles, France, during a period of intense artistic productivity and personal struggle.
Vincent Van Gogh
These three actors have all played superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: one wields a hammer, one carries a shield, and one leads a team through space.
Hemsworth, Evans, Pratt
Before: A woven container used to hold fruit or laundry.
During: A round object you might kick, throw, or catch in sports.
After: The place where a judge and jury make legal decisions.
Basketball Court
This is the only country that uses Yen as its official currency.
Japan
A brightly colored van driven by a group of teens and their talking Great Dane as they solve mysteries.
Mystery Machine
Created by 1800's author, Arthur Conan Doyle, this cunning detective was accompanied by his helper Watson.
Sherlock Holmes
This left-hander led MLB in ERA in 2017 and followed it up by striking out Manny Machado to clinch the World Series later that season.
Chris Sale
Before: The opposite of cold
During: A domesticated animal known for barking and chasing balls.
After: A soft baked item of bread, often used to hold sandwiches or sausages.
Hotdog Bun
The birthplace of tango and Lionel Messi.
Argentina
A special car that must reach exactly 88 miles per hour to activate its flux capacitor.
The Delorean
His observations of finches on the Galápagos Islands helped shape his theory of natural selection.
Charles Darwin
Known for blending R&B and pop, he made headlines with his debut album in 2005 and a controversial personal life.
Chris Brown
Before: Water that falls from the sky in drops during a storm.
During: A curved weapon used to shoot arrows.
After: A freshwater fish prized by anglers and chefs alike.
Rainbow Trout
Ozzie Albies and Jurickson Profar are both from this Caribbean country.
Curacao
This hidden departure point at King’s Cross Station requires running through a brick wall to reach the train to Hogwarts.
Platform 9 3/4
In 1876, he successfully transmitted the first clear words over his invention: the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell
This Saturday Night Live alum created the motivational speaker Matt Foley, and was originally cast as Shrek, recording dialogue for the role before his death led to the character being recast.
Chris Farley
Before: The bright star at the center of our solar system.
During: The colorful part of a plant that blooms to attract pollinators.
After: A small edible or plantable kernel that can grow into a new plant.
Sunflower Seed
This Middle Eastern country contains Petra.
Jordan
This heavily modified starship famously completed the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.
Millenium Falcon
A Native woman, she served as a translator and guide on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, helping establish peaceful relations with various tribes while carrying her infant son.
Sacagawea
As the frontman of Coldplay, this singer has delivered global hits like “Yellow” and “Viva La Vida.”
Chris Martin
Before: The part of your body that contains your brain, eyes, and ears.
During: A device you hold to speak to someone far away.
After: A type of connector used to attach devices together.
Headphone Jack
The smallest country in the world by land area.
Vatican City
Captain Jack Sparrow’s fast, black-sailed ship, often cursed and nearly impossible to outrun.
Black Pearl