Winter Comfort Foods
This is every kid’s favorite boxed dish made with elbow pasta.
macaroni and cheese
Pawns, bishops, and rooks are some of the pieces on this game’s board
chess
This event sparked the United States’ formal entry into World War II.
the bombing (of the USS Arizona) at Pearl Harbor
When you’re hopelessly infatuated with someone, you are said to fall head over these in love with them.
heels
We still have no idea what happened to this Teamster boss who went missing in 1975.
Jimmy Hoffa
This steak patty is smothered in gravy and mushrooms and will transport you back to your childhood.
Salisbury
Origami is the art of this.
folding paper
Color TV shows debuted during this decade.
1950s?
This is a first-time romantic get-together with someone you haven’t met.
a blind date
The Warren Report determined that this single assassin killed President John F. Kennedy, but only a minority of people believe it.
Lee Harvey Oswald
This bread-shaped hamburger is covered in a ketchup and brown sugar sauce.
meatloaf
You can brew this alcoholic drink at home from hops.
beer
“Aquarius” was part of the soundtrack of this 1968 Broadway production.
Hair
Make love, not this
war
Flight 19, composed of five military aircraft, went missing in this triangle on December 5, 1945.
Bermuda
This glazed entrée makes an appearance during the holidays, and frozen leftovers sometimes last through the winter
ham
Numismatic refers to these items.
coins
Babe Ruth hit his last home run on May 25, 1935, for a total of this many home runs in his career.
714
This describes when you can see no faults with your significant other.
love is blind
In 1888, London police were looking for this serial killer who attacked prostitutes
Jack the Ripper
This one-meal dish consists of protein, vegetables, soup, and spices and is topped with a piecrust or biscuit crust.
Chicken pot pie
This is the name for a three-dimensional miniature scene with a painted background
diorama
The People’s Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949, under this Communist leader.
Mao Zedong
This type of affection is said to be expressed by strict parents, sometimes to promote responsible behavior.
tough love
We don’t know where—or even if—this Ancient Wonder of the World existed.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon