Invented in the '70s
These bite-sized peanut butter candies were invented in 1978 and featured in the movie E.T
What are Reese’s Pieces? Sales of the candy increased by around 60 percent thanks to its status as E.T.’s favorite candy.
Charlotte Stewart played Laura Ingalls’ teacher on this TV show.
What is Little House on the Prairie? For her portrayal of schoolteacher Eva Beadle, Stewart was nominated for a TV Land “Teacher of the Year” award.
) “_______ Takes Oath as 40th President, Promises an ‘Era of National Renewal,’” reads the New York Times front page on January 21, 1981.
Who is Reagan? The inauguration ceremony was the first to be held on the western front of the Capitol.
This is the number of rotations Earth makes in a day.
What is one? It takes 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.2 seconds for a complete rotation on its axis
Park Avenue, Reading Railroad, Marvin Gardens, and jail
What is Monopoly? The game is still going strong, and there are many new versions as well as the classic version.
In 1970, this popcorn mogul unveiled his hybrid strain of gourmet popping corn
Who is Orville Redenbacher? His namesake popcorn was lighter and fluffier than anything else on the market. It took him nearly 20 years to develop.
Some of the Little Rascals had a crush on this schoolteacher.
Who is Miss Crabtree? She was played by June Marlowe and was one of the show’s most popular characters despite appearing in only six shorts
A headline from July 30, 1981: “Amid Splendor, Charles Weds _______.”
Who is Diana? Newspapers around the world reported on the royal wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Canada might switch to year-round observation of this type of time that we currently observe between the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What is daylight saving time (DST)?
“Come on down!”
What is The Price Is Right? Longtime host Bob Barker retired in 2007 but returned on April 15, 2015, for a one-day appearance as an April Fool’s prank. Bill Cullen was the first host.
This simple and beloved toy that gets kicked around was invented in 1972 by friends Mike Marshall and John Stalberger.
What is a hacky sack? The hacky sack game is also called footbag
Helen Crump was Opie’s teacher (and later, dated his dad!) on this 1960s show.
What is The Andy Griffith Show? Writers intended her to appear for only one episode but were so impressed with Aneta Corsaut’s portrayal that they gave her a larger role.
From January 29, 1986: “Space Shuttle __________ Explodes Shortly After Lift Off.”
What is Challenger? After the explosion, crew members’ families founded the Challenger Center for Space Science Education program.
This round, outdoor timepiece tells time on sunny days.
What is sundial? When a sundial is properly oriented, it is accurate to within five minutes.
Colonel Mustard did it with the candlestick in the conservatory.
What is Clue? The board game was made into a film by the same name.
Arthur Fry of the 3M company invented this re-stickable stationery item as a bookmark for his hymnal.
What is the Post-it Note? The adhesive Fry used was invented by fellow 3M scientist Dr. Spencer Silver.
Theodore Cleaver had quite the crush on his second-grade teacher, Miss Canfield, in this beloved TV series.
What is Leave It to Beaver? Diane Brewster reprised her role in the 1983 TV movie Still the Beaver.
On March 24, 1989, the Washington Post reported, “Millions of Gallons of _______ Spill into Alaskan Sound.”
What is Oil? The Exxon-Valdez oil spill was the worst oil spill North America had seen to date.
Our calendar is called the Gregorian calendar. It used to be this calendar
What is Julian? In 1752, the United Kingdom and its colonies—including the United States and Canada—dropped 11 days from the calendar. It took from 1582 to 1923 for all countries to switch to the Gregorian calendar, with countries dropping from 10 to 13 days. Currently, the world is 13 days behind the Julian calendar.
“Survey says…”
What is Family Feud? Richard Dawson was the longtime host of the show.
This Hungarian teacher and puzzle lover invented his famous puzzle cube in 1974.
Who is Erno Rubik? Since 2003, the World Cube Association has hosted contests to see who can solve a Rubik’s cube the fastest.
The teachers at Bayside High School had to keep up with rowdy teens in this late ’80s/early ’90s sitcom.
What is Saved by the Bell?
From the Seattle Times on May 19, 1980: “________ still spewing ash, but scientists believe worst is over.”
What is St. Helens? The 1980 explosion sparked advances in our understanding of volcano science and improved scientists’ ability to predict volcanic eruptions.
People who love happy hour proclaim it’s this time somewhere.
What is five o’clock? TV cooking show hosts often use the phrase when they prepare cocktails. It’s also used when people want an alcoholic beverage before five o’clock.
Vanna White turns the cards on this show
What is Wheel of Fortune? Pat Sajak is the host. The show has aired since 1981. Sajak was once a weatherman for WSM TV in Nashville, Tennessee.