Culture in Music
This 1981 launch of a 24-hour music TV channel changed how artists reached audiences and made music videos a cultural force.
What is MTV
Required on construction sites, this protective gear helps prevent head injuries from falling objects and hazards.
What is a hard hat.
This wizarding boy became a global phenomenon after the release of the first book in 1997.
Who is Harry Potter.
This 1952 novel by J.R.R. Tolkien follows a hobbit named Frodo as he carries a powerful ring across Middle-earth.
What is Lord of The Rings.
He is the North America Head of Siemens’ Electrical Products business, led a $4 billion business unit, founded the Siemens Manufacturing Council in the U.S., and has served as Treasurer for NEMA.
Who is Barry Powell.
This technological shift in the 2000s, marked by platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, changed how people access music and reduced physical album sales.
What is Music Streaming
This federal agency, created in 1971, transformed workplace conditions in the U.S. by enforcing safety standards and reducing occupational hazards.
What is OSHA.
This Marvel Cinematic Universe film, released in 2018, became the first superhero movie to gross over $2 billion worldwide.
What is Avengers: Infinity War
This American author, famous for works like The Great Gatsby, is associated with the Jazz Age.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald
Japanese engineer and father of the Toyota Production System (TPS). He is also the key figure behind lean manufacturing and just-in-time production.
Who is Taiichi Ohno.
In an early TV performance in 1956, this artist drew over 60 million viewers and ignited national controversy over his dance style, symbolizing a generational shift toward youth-driven popular culture.
Who is Elvis Pressley
Created in 1946 and now part of the Department of Health and Human Services, this federal agency leads national efforts to prevent disease outbreaks and promote public health.
What is the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
This fantasy drama, based on George R.R. Martin’s books, featured dragons, kings, and epic battles, becoming a global phenomenon from 2011–2019.
What is Game of Thrones
Published in 1977, this Stephen King novel about a small town besieged by supernatural forces features a writer named Ben Mears and an ominous old hotel.
What is The Shining
Founder of Tesla, reshaping automotive manufacturing with electric vehicles, automation, and Gigafactories.
Who is Elon Musk.
This Puerto Rican artist became the first non–English language performer to top the U.S. year-end album chart, signaling a major shift toward global acceptance of Spanish-language music in mainstream pop culture.
Who is Bad Bunny
This invention, introduced in the late 1800s by Edwin Holmes, became the first widely used household device to warn people about fires.
What is the fire alarm.
This animated sitcom, created by Matt Groening, has been satirizing American family life and pop culture since 1989.
What is The Simpsons
Published in 1937, this novel by Zora Neale Hurston follows Janie Crawford’s journey of self-discovery in the all-Black town of Eatonville, Florida, and is considered a classic of the Harlem Renaissance.
What is Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Revolutionized manufacturing with the moving assembly line for automobiles. He made cars affordable for everyone.
Who is Henry Ford.
This genre, rooted in Afro-Cuban rhythms and popularized globally in the 1970s by artists like Celia Cruz and Willie Colón, reshaped Latin identity and became a symbol of Hispanic pride worldwide.
What is salsa.
Implemented widely after machinery-related injuries in the mid-20th century, this safety practice requires workers to shut off and secure equipment before maintenance, preventing accidental start-ups.
What is Lock Out Tag Out
Premiering in 2004, this AMC drama about a high school chemistry teacher turned meth manufacturer is widely praised for its storytelling, cinematography, and complex antihero.
What is Breaking Bad
This 1953 Ray Bradbury classic depicts a future society where firemen burn books and independent thinking is forbidden.
What is Fahrenheit 451.
Former CEO of IBM, influential in manufacturing technology, automation, and industrial AI initiatives.
Who is Ginni Rommety