Technology in the Eighties
This camera company produced its first disposable cameras in 1987.
What is Kodak? The camera was designed for tourists who wanted to take vacation
photos, but it had widespread appeal due to its convenience and affordability.
This Hasbro doll was introduced in 1973 and was advertised as “the doll that eats, drinks, and wets.”
What is Baby Alive?
The doll swept the nation with its realism and would even get a voice in later versions (much to the annoyance of parents everywhere).
You should do this if RSVP appears on the invitation.
What is respond?
You should usually do this whether you’re asked or not. Sometimes, regrets only is printed on the invitation. In that case, honor the sender’s wishes.
What famous waterfalls are found in both the United States and Canada:
Angel Falls or Niagara Falls?
What is Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls is three falls in one. Their namesare Horseshoe Falls (also known as the Canadian Falls), American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.
What animal spend spend approximately 30% of their waking hours grooming themselves?
Dog, cat or
What is Cat?
Cats spend approximately 30% of their waking hours grooming themselves. So they de-tangle and remove mats in their fur as they bathe. The process also helps them stay comfortable Cat whiskers are so sensitive they can detect the slightest change in air current.
Apple first introduced this computer in 1984 and changed the future of personal computing for good.
What is the Macintosh?
Mac computers are still popular today, but they look littlelike the original clunky and low-resolution Macintosh.
Kids in the 1970s didn’t have to worry about feeding or walking this pet, invented by Gary Dahl.
What is a pet rock? The fad of pet rocks was fading by the late ’70s, though you can sometimes still find pet rocks for sale today.
At the table, this goes on your lap.
What is napkin?
While it is useful for discreetly wiping one’s hands, at a fine restaurant it is also considered poor etiquette to use your napkin to wipe your face.
What human-made canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in Central America: the Suez Canal or the Panama Canal?
What is The Panama Canal? It is an artificial 82 km (51 mi) waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean and divides North and South America.
Who built the Panama Canal and why? President Theodore Roosevelt oversaw the realization of a long-term United States goal—a trans-isthmian canal. Throughout the 1800s, American and British leaders and businessmen wanted to ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
Which animal is known to spend 90% of its day sleeping?
Bear, Koalas or Pandas
What is Koalas?
They've been reported to sleep up to 22 hours a day in captivity, over 90% of their lives. In the Australian wild, that figure may be closer to 14.5 hours of sleep daily, boosted by 5 additional hours of rest and inactivity.
This portable music player from Sony was first introduced in June 1980, meaning people could take a stereo with them anywhere.
What is the Walkman?
This battery-operated personal cassette player remained popular throughout the decade, with the company branching out into CDs and MP3s as well.
This Atari video game released in 1972 was based on the sport of tennis.
What is Pong?
In just two years, Atari had sold over 8,000 Pong games.
Your mother probably warned you that these should never go on the table while eating.
What are elbows?
Today, it is still considered improper to have elbows on the table when plates of food are on it. However, between courses or after the meal, this rule is no longer considered necessary according to etiquette experts.
Where would you find gondolas: Ireland or Venice?
What is Venice?
Gondolas are small boats that navigate the canals of Venice. They are controlled by gondoliers.
What is the size of a newborn kangaroo?
One inch, 10 inches or 100 inces
What is One inch?
When they are born, babys are only about an inch long (2.5 cm), or about the size of a grape. After birth, the baby travel, unassisted, through their mom's thick fur to the comfort and safety of the pouch. A newborn baby can't suckle or swallow, so the kangaroo mom uses her muscles to pump milk down its throat.
On December 2, 1982, a dentist named Barney Clark became the first person to receive the Jarvik 7, a permanent replacement for this internal organ.
What is the heart?
The Jarvik 7 represented a huge step forward in artificial heart technology. Today, artificial hearts can support a patient for months or even years.
Famously, these toys of the ’70s “wobble, but don’t fall down.”
What is a Weeble?
Inspired by the kids’ show Romper Room, Weebles were brightly colored characters that appealed to children and parents alike for their durability.
During an earlier era, we didn’t wear this color after Labor Day.
What is white?
Depending on where you live, white wasn’t worn either before Easter . These days, anything goes.
What is the only American state to border Canada on one side and water on the others: California or Alaska?
What is Alaska?
Fun fact: Alaska is home to the third-longest river in the world, the Yukon, and has the highest mountain peak in America, Denali.
What is the only mammal that can’t jump?
Elephant, Hippotamus or Byson
What is Elephant?
In the case of the elephant, in fact, it's impossible. Unlike most mammals, the bones in elephant legs are all pointed downwards, which means they don't have the "spring" required to push off the ground.
In 1987, a disposable version of this alternative to eyeglasses was invented, a revolutionary concept at the time.
What are contact lenses?
Previous to disposable lenses, contact wearers had to carefully clean and maintain their lenses, and misplacing a lens was a costly mistake.
This educational toy was a lot more fun than a spelling test, though it taught the same skills.
What is the Speak & Spell?
The toy was created by Texas Instruments, a brand often associated with calculators, and had a library of commonly misspelled words to teach children.
Once upon a time, a man should not have worn this in the house.
What is hat?
It’s still perfectly proper to remove the hat when
entering a building.
What is the name of the clock that sits at the top of Elizabeth Tower in London: the London Eye or Big Ben?
What is Big Ben? Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, and the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower.The tower has over 300 steps to get to the belfry,which stands 96 meters tall.
What kind of turtle can’t retract into its shell?
Sea turtle, Green Turtle or Tortoises
What is Sea turtle?
Sea turtles, unlike land turtles, cannot retract their heads and flippers into their shell. As a result, they are more vulnerable to predators and other threats such as entanglement in marine debris.
There are over 250 species of turtle, broken into three main groups: land turtles, aquatic turtles and marine turtles.