When Phones Had Cords
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These metal devices were often placed on top of TVs to get reception from broadcast signals.
What are antennas?
They were also called rabbit ears, and reception could be spotty during storms.
100
A graham cracker or plain piecrust with a mixture of cream cheese are the basic ingredients for this dessert.
What is cheesecake?
Cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece, where versions of it were served to athletes during the first Olympic Games nearly 2,500 years ago.
100
A red rose traditionally symbolizes this emotion.
What is love?
The tradition of giving red roses as a symbol of love dates back centuries and is often linked to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.
100
This long, buoyant board is used to ride waves while standing on the ocean surface.
What is a surfboard?
Early surfboards could weigh over 70 kg and were carved from solid wood.
100
The yellow No. 2 Ticonderoga is a popular example of this writing tool.
What is a pencil?
Pencils don’t actually contain lead, the “lead” is graphite, a form of carbon. The “No. 2” designation refers to the graphite hardness grade.
200
Old metal ice trays had these on top.
What is a lever?
You pulled the lever to remove the ice from the tray.
200
Fresh strawberries and whipped cream are traditionally served on this type of cake to make a classic summer treat.
What is shortcake?
Despite its name, traditional shortcake is closer to a tender biscuit than a layer cake, giving it a crumbly texture that's perfect for soaking up sweet strawberry juice.
200
When a thunderstorm is nearby, you will almost always see this before you hear the thunder.
What is lightning?
Light travels faster than sound, so you see lightning before you hear thunder.
200
The first account of surfing took place in these islands.
What is Hawaii?
It was reported in 1778 by Captain James Cook.
200
Every pencil case needs a Pink Pearl, this type of school supply used to correct writing mistakes.
What is an eraser?
Pink Pearl erasers were first introduced in the early 20th century and became popular because their soft texture removes graphite neatly without tearing most paper.
300
Before built-in camera flashes, you often used these single-use light sources for brighter photos.
What are flash bulbs?
Film and flash bulbs were consumables, and the most expensive part of the equation was developing the film. Today, it’s all provided with smartphones.
300
This Italian pastry features a crisp, tube-shaped shell filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and other flavourings.
What are cannoli?
Cannoli originated in Sicily and fillings can range from chocolate chips to orange flavouring and anything in between.
300
The deepest point on Earth is located in this ocean.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Known as Challenger Deep, it is nearly 11 km deep and is located in the Mariana Trench.
300
This term describes a wave going over a surfer.
What is barreling?
The surfer rides a wave until the wave forms a barrel over and around them. The surfer cannot move the board left or right, only forward.
300
You carry your books and supplies in this bag, commonly used by students.
What is a backpack/knapsack?
The modern backpack design became widely popular in schools in the mid-20th century, replacing heavier shoulder bags and briefcases for students.
400
Before the 1980s, these one-way radio devices were primarily used by doctors.
What are pagers?
Early pagers could only display a phone number, prompting the recipient to find a telephone and return the call.
400
This classic Southern dessert is made by layering bananas, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers.
What is banana pudding?
Some restaurants mix it all together except for the whipped cream, but you'll want to layer it if you’re serving it for company.
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400
When wearing a man’s shirt, the buttons are on this side.
What is right?
One theory for this placement is because most men dressed themselves and were right-handed while wealthy women had dressers, making opposite button placement more convenient.
400
This insulating suit is worn by surfers in colder regions to stay warm in icy water.
What is a wetsuit?
Wetsuits trap a thin layer of water that the body warms, helping maintain core temperature.
400
Get your favourite colour! It has 3 metal rings inside for holding loose pages in place.
What is a binder?
The three-ring binder was created in the late 19th century and helped make it easy to organize and rearrange notes.
500
These wall- or desk-mounted devices could be found in schools and places of business and featured a detachable compartment and a hand crank.
What is a pencil sharpener?
They’ve been replaced by electric or small handheld sharpeners.
500
This classic French dessert is a rich egg custard topped with a burnt toffee crust.
What is crème brûlée?
The name crème brûlée means “burnt cream” in French, referring to its signature caramelized sugar topping that cracks when tapped with a spoon.
500
This is the shape of a stop sign.
What is an octagon?
Globally, many stop signs are red with white lettering on an octagon sign. However, there are exceptions: In Hawaii, there is a stop sign near Diamond Head that has a blue background and white lettering.
500
This Canadian province has growing surf communities, especially along its Pacific coastline.
What is British Columbia?
Tofino, on Vancouver Island, is one of Canada’s most popular cold-water surfing destinations.
500
This semicircular tool made of transparent plastic is used to measure and draw angles.
What is a protractor?
Protractors became widely used in navigation and surveying long before they appeared in classrooms, helping mapmakers and engineers measure precise angles in their work.
