Puzzle 1

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Across
  1. 2. Culturally resonant idea or image that spreads rapidly online
  2. 7. Resistive force encountered when two surfaces move against each other
  3. 8. Iconic Nintendo mascot often seen rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser
  4. 9. Invisible force responsible for planetary orbits and falling objects
  5. 11. Long-term alteration of Earth's weather patterns, often human-induced
  6. 13. British-Albanian pop singer known for disco-infused dance tracks
  7. 14. Sci-fi film set on the alien moon Pandora, featuring Na'vi culture
  8. 17. Foundational document outlining the principles of U.S. governance
  9. 19. Political system where citizens exercise power by voting
  10. 20. Marvel superhero with arachnid-inspired abilities and a red-and-blue suit
  11. 21. A proposed explanation formed as a starting point for investigation
  12. 22. Grammy-winning artist known for narrative songwriting and re-recorded albums
  13. 24. Systematic arrangement of elements based on atomic number
  14. 26. Breakout rapper recognized for her Bronx roots and viral flow
  15. 27. Small pictograph used to convey emotions or ideas in digital communication
  16. 28. Interconnected web of organisms and their physical environment
  17. 29. Morbidly witty daughter of the Addams Family with psychic visions in her spin-off
  18. 30. Fashion doll franchise and subject of a feminist reimagining in 2023
Down
  1. 1. Visual-centric app used for curated photo grids and reels
  2. 3. Sandbox game allowing players to mine, craft, and survive in pixelated worlds
  3. 4. Social media platform centered around looping short-form video content
  4. 5. Geological vent through which molten rock and gases erupt
  5. 6. Philanthropic YouTuber known for viral stunts and large-scale donations
  6. 10. Mathematical system involving unknown variables and symbolic expressions
  7. 12. The biochemical process converting solar energy into glucose in plants
  8. 15. Online battle royale game featuring building mechanics and seasonal updates
  9. 16. Life-sustaining element that supports combustion and respiration
  10. 18. Literary device comparing two unlike things using “as” or “like”
  11. 23. Iconic Elizabethan dramatist of Hamlet and Macbeth fame
  12. 25. Organelle responsible for cellular energy production via ATP