The Rainbow Flag
Designed as a symbol for the LGBT community.
1978
Lascaux Cave Paintings
World’s oldest cave paintings.
17,000 BCE Oprah
Famous female TV host who first appeared in ____.
1986
Rent
Rock musical about struggling young artists in New York City.
1996 Brie Cheese
Soft french cheese popularized in the _____.
8th Century
Skateboarding
Wooden board with wheels invented in _____.
1940s The Mullet
Long in the back; short in the front. A haircut popular from the _____.
1980s
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austin book turned into a movie.
1913 Bed Bugs
Tiny bugs that live in your bed. First documented in the _____.
400 BCE
The Internet
Connection to the web that first started in _____.
1969 Cosmopolitan
Women’s magazine. First published in _____.
1886
I Love NY
New York logo.
1977 Swing Dancing
Jazz and dancing. Became popular in the _____.
1920s
Paris
Capital of France.
12th Century Moby Dick
Book about a whale.
1851
The Sopranos
TV drama about the mob.
1999 The Big Mac
Famous McDonald’s burger.
1967
Levi’s 501 Jeans
Popular jean brand.
1873 Facebook
One of the first widely-popular social networks.
2004
Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Dark childhood stories first published in _____.
1812 The Electric Slide
Popular line dance.
1976
Seinfeld
TV show with Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer.
1989 Smurfette
Most famous girl smurf.
1958
Starbucks Coffee
To-go coffee founded in _____.
1971 American Gothic
Famous painting of a woman, a man, and a pitchfork.
1930
AK-47 Assault Rifle
Military assault gun.
1947 Google
Popular search engine.
1998
Dianetics
Book that shaped Scientology.
1950 Viagra
The little blue pill. Invented in _____.
1998
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue . Built in _____.
1800 The Hunger Games
Movie based on a book. “May the odds be ever in your favor.”
2008
Labradoodle
Mixed dog breed; part-lab and part-poodle.
1988 4’ 33”
Silent piano piece by John Cage.
1952
The Meta Game
This game.
2015 Super Bowl
Popular football game. The first was in _____.
1967
Das Kapital
Karl Marx’s book.
1867 The Theory of Relativity
Albert Einstein’s famous theory.
1915
The Lord of the Rings
Epic fantasy novel and film series. “My precious.”
1954 The Nutcracker Suite
Music from the famous Christmas ballet.
1892
My Heart Will Go On
Celine Dion song played in the movie “Titanic.”
1997 Tarot Cards
Cards that tell your future. Invented in the _____.
15th Century
A Cosmopolitan
Cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice.
1970s The Olympic Games
Athletic competition held in summer and winter. Began in _____.
1896
Fox News
Conservative news channel that first broadcasted in _____.
1996 Fountain
Sculpture by Marcel Duchamp.
1917
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Wall with names and dates to commemorate war heroes.
1982 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Island of trash in the Pacific Ocean. Found in _____.
1997
VW Beetle
Compact car first popularized in _____.
1938 Hungry Hungry Hippos
Children’s board game made in _____.
1978
Dirty Dancing
Movie where the main character falls in love with her dance teacher.
1987 Legos
Mini bricks used as toys. Patented in _____.
1958
The Nike Swoosh
Sneaker logo. “Just do it.”
1971 Jell-O
Gelatin dessert.
1845
LOL Cats
Funny cat memes.
2007 Unicorns
Horse with a horn. First mentioned in _____.
390 BCE
Vogue
Fashion magazine f irst published in _____.
1892 Rubik’s Cube
Colorful puzzle box. Invented in _____.
1974
Knitting
Needle and yarn activity.
3rd Century Peanuts
Charles Schulz comic with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Lucy.
1950
Crocs
Popular foam shoes.
2002 Big Gulp
Giant 7-Eleven drink.
1980
Wagner’s Ring Cycle
Singing giants with viking hats.
1869 Titanic
Movie about a sinking ship, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
1997
The Spork
Fork and spoon in one that was patented in _____.
1874 The Declaration of Independence
Historical document. “We hold these truths to be self-evident.”
1776
Vaseline
Petroleum-based jelly, used for skin care.
1870 Hula Hoop
Toy you spin around your waist.
1958
Tofurky
Fake turkey made with tofu.
1995 The Wonderbra
Modern bra. Invented in _____.
1935
The iPhone
Smartphone produced by Apple.
2007 The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Musical with a cult following.
1975
Tattoos
Permanent body art first recorded in _____.
3000 BCE Nevermind the Bullocks...
Studio album recorded by the Sex Pistols.
1977
Playboy
Hugh Hefner’s magazine.
1953 The Wizard of Oz
Musical film. “Todo, we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
1939
Elvis Impersonators
People who dress up as the King of Rock. Started in _____.
1950s Corvette
Racecar by Chevy. First produced in _____.
1953
The Breakfast Club
Movie about a weekend in detention.
1985 Smells Like Teen Spirit
Song by Nirvana.
1991
Space Shuttle
First spaceship; flown in _____.
1981 The Treachery of Images
This is not a pipe. Rene Magritte painting.
1929
Saturday Night Fever
Disco film featuring John Travolta.
1977 Thriller
Michael Jackson song with dancing zombies.
1982
The Brady Bunch
TV sitcom about a large family.
1969 Starry Night
Famous nighttime painting by Van Gogh.
1889
Survivor
Reality TV show where competitors vote each other off the island.
2000 Pong
Original tennis videogame.
1972
IKEA Furniture
Swedish furniture store with a cafeteria.
1943 Elves
Creatures of the woods. First mentioned in the _____.
5th Century
James Bond Films
Film series about a spy.
1962 Bikini
Two piece swimsuit. Invented in _____.
1946
Death of a Salesman
Famous play by Arthur Miller.
1949 Powerpoint
Microsoft program used for presentations. Released in _____.
1990
Tennis
Hit the ball over a net. Sport invented in _____.
1873 The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Painted by Michaelangelo in the _____.
16th Century
Water Polo
Swim and catch the ball. Sport invented in the _____.
19th Century Cats
Andrew Weber musical about human-like cats.
1981
The Electric Chair
Shocking replacement for hanging. Approved in _____.
1880 New York City Subway
One of the largest subway systems in the world.
1904
Alice In Wonderland
Famous fairytale novel by Lewis Carroll.
1865 Ray-Ban Wayfarers
Famous sunglasses style.
1952
Dodgeball
Throwing balls at each other.
1900 The Simpsons
Homer and Marge. Comedy cartoon show.
1989
The Bible
Religious book about God.
Dates vary Happy Birthday
Congratulations! This song was written in _____.
1893
Brunch
Meal that is both breakfast and lunch.
1896 Tron
Science fiction movie.
1982
Citizen Kane
Movie about the way power ruins a man.
1941 The Brooklyn Bridge
Bridge in New York City. Built in _____.
1883
Port-a-potty
Portable toilet.
1962 The New York Times
Well-known newspaper founded in _____.
1851
Pabst Blue Ribbon
One of the oldest beer makers.
1844 Woodstock
Music festival started in _____.
1969
Doom
Video game about fighting demons in hell.
1993 North Korea
Country in East Asia. Established in _____.
1948
The Star Wars Franchise
Science fiction film series by George Lucas.
1977 Barbie Doll
Popular toy that can do anything!
1959
The Statue Of Liberty
Gifted to America by France in _____.
1886 The Mona Lisa
Famous painting of a woman, by Leonardo da Vinci.
1506
The American Flag
The red, white, and blue national symbol of the US. Designed in ___.
1777 Like A Virgin
Name of an album and song by Madonna.
1984
Al Jazeera
Media company in the Middle East.
1996 Poker
Gambling card game. First noted in _____.
1829
The Great Wall Of China
Big wall built across Asia.
7th Century BCE Campbell’s Soup Can
Painted by Andy Warhol in _____.
1962
The Muppet Movie
Puppet comedy film created by Jim Henson.
1979 Hello Kitty
Japanese cartoon cat. Made in _____.
1974
Post-it Notes
Sticky paper used for short messages or reminders.
1974 Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles album, released in _____.
1967
World Of Warcraft
Popular online game released by Blizzard.
2004 Action Comics #1
First superhero comic, made in _____.
1938
The Thunderdome
Appears in the film Mad Max.
1985 Riverdance
The Irish music and dance show.
1994
Speedo Bathing Suit
Type of swim clothing.
1928 Psycho
Popular horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
1960
The Home Pregnancy Test
Stick used to test if you are pregnant.
1977 Coca-Cola
Popular soft drink invented in _____.
1886
Professional Wrestling
Performance sport that combines athletics and theatrics.
1830 Dungeons And Dragons
Popular role-playing game.
1974
Nascar
Car-racing sport company.
1948 The Moon Landing
One giant leap for mankind. July 20th, _____.
1969
The Cabbage Patch
Popular children dance.
1987 Project Runway
Fashion TV show created in _____.
2004
Medical Marijuana
Cannabis prescribed by doctors for health-related reasons.
1996 Disneyland
California amusement park by Walt Disney.
1955
MTV
Music TV show.
1981 Enron
Infamous energy company. Founded in _____.
1985
Hamster Wheel
Spinning exercise tool used by hamsters.
1949 The Little Black Dress
Dress made popular by Coco Chanel.
1926
The Scream
Famous scary painting by Edvard Munch.
1895 Eames Lounge Chair Wood
Chair famous for its modern design.
1946
Wonder Woman
Female superhero once known as Diana, princess of the Amazons.
1941 Doc Martens 8-eye Boots
Iconic boots designed by Klaus Marten.
1947
Comic Sans
Informal text font.
1994 Cirque Du Soleil
Biggest current circus show. Founded in _____.
1984
Prozac
Anti-depressant drug.
1987 I Love Lucy
Popular romance TV comedy starring Lucille Ball.
1951
Harry Potter
Fantasy novel series written by JK Rowling.
1997 Journey
Don’t stop believing. First album in _____.
1973
Heinz Ketchup
Tomato dressing produced by Kraft Heinz.
1869 Wikipedia
The internet’s encyclopedia. Founded in _____.
2001
Social media platform with a 140-character limit.
2006 Ms. Pac-Man
Sequel to Pac-Man.
1982
E.T. The Extraterrestrial
Film about a lost alien.
1982 Sesame Street
Popular TV show with Big Bird and company.
1969
The Guggenheim Museum
Popular art museum in New York City, founded in _____.
1959 Lasers
Beams of light. Invented in _____.
1960
The Cosby Show
Bill Cosby’s comedy TV show.
1984 Gone with the Wind
“Frankly my dear....” Civil war period film.
1939
Soccer
Sport where you kick a ball into a net to score goals.
1863 Jackson Pollock
Famous artist known for splattering paint. Died in _____.
1956
Twilight
Stephanie Meyers’ book series about vampires.
2005 Spin the Bottle
Kissing game. First played in _____.
1950
The Pyramids Of Giza
Huge structures made out of stone.
2500 BCE Leg Warmers
Clothes just for your legs. First made in _____.
1980
Saved By The Bell
NBC sitcom that aired in _____.
1989 Email Spam
Unwanted email. First seen in _____.
1990
The World- Trade Center
New York City’s twin towers; originally built in _____.
1973 Marlboro Cigarettes
Popular American cigarette brand started by Philip Morris in _____.
1904
Spam
Meat in a can used in World War II.
1937 Walmart
Giant retail store. Started by Sam Walton.
1962
The Daily Show
Late night comedy show.
1996 Atari 2600
One of the first video game systems.
1977
West Side Story
Broadway musical about gangs and forbidden romance.
1957 Atlas Shrugged
Science fiction novel by Ayn Rand.
1957
Maus
Graphic novel that uses cats and mice to symbolize Nazis and Jews.
1991 Monopoly
“Own it all” board game.
1933
The Berlin Wall
Big wall built in Germany.
1961 Rapper’s Delight
Popular song by the Sugar Hill Gang.
1979
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Vampire drama TV show.
1997 The Vagina Monologues
Feminist play written by Eve Ensler.
1996
Romeo And Juliet
Romantic tragedy written by William Shakespeare.
1597 Playgirl
Female-marketed version of Playboy.
1973