random
science
1950s trivia
1940s
Slang Phrases and Expressions From the '50s
100
  • How many continents are there on Earth?

  • Answer: Seven
100
  1. True or false: your hair and your nails are made from the same material.



True

100

1: Who was known as The King of Rock and Roll?


Elvis Presley.

100

Which actress starred in "Gone with the Wind"?


Answer: Vivien Leigh

100
  • having a ball -

 having a really good time

200
  • Who discovered America in 1492?

  • Answer: Christopher Columbus
200
  1. What is the hardest known natural material?


Diamonds

200

What famous comic strip featuring a boy and a dog debuted on October 2, 1950?


Peanuts.

200

What is the name of the Disney film released in 1940 featuring a wooden puppet?


Answer: Pinocchio

200
  • cooking with gas 

- doing something the best way

300
  • What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

  • Answer: Avocado
300
  1. Who is regarded as the man who invented the telephone?



Alexander Graham Bell

300

 What was the lipstick color of choice?


Bright red.

300

What were the women's fashion trends in the 1940s?


Answer: Pencil skirts, blouses

300
  • nifty 

- great or cool

400
  • Which famous British playwright wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?

  • Answer: William Shakespeare
400
  1. True or false: male seahorses give birth to their young, not the females.



True

400

3: Would men wear tight or loose-fitting suits?


Loose.

400

What type of shoes were popular among women in the 1940s?


Answer: Platform shoes

400
  • big tickle -

 something that’s really funny

500
  • What is the name of Mickey Mouse’s dog?

  • Answer: Pluto
500
  1. Who was the scientist to propose the three laws of motion?



Isaac Newton

500

Who released 'I Walk The Line' in 1956?


Johnny Cash.

500

Which actor starred in "It's a Wonderful Life"?


Answer: James Stewart

500
  • big deal -

 so what? who cares?

M
e
n
u