GUM
What bubble gum brand, introduced in 1947 and popularized in the 1950s, is known for its comic strip wrappers?
Bazooka Joe
Bazooka Bubble Gum was introduced in 1947 and reportedly was named after the bazooka, a weapon used in the World War II. Their first comic strip was released in 1953.
What popular 1950s dessert is flipped before serving, placing the fruit on top?
Upside-down cake
Canned fruit became widely available in the
early 1900s, thanks to the Dole Company. This accessibility—and its affordability—made the
upside-down baked dessert more popular
The popular food fishes marketed as Chilean sea this are actually species of toothfishes.
Bass
American fish wholesaler, Lee Lantz, first came into contact with the fish in Chile in 1977 and mistook it for a bass. He thought it had a mild, non-fishy taste that would appeal to American diners, and he renamed it to make it more appealing to the American market.
At Christmas couples may steal a kiss beneath a sprig of this
Mistletoe
The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe stems from ancient beliefs associating the plant with fertility, peace, and love, particularly in Norse mythology where the goddess Frigga was linked to mistletoe, making it a symbol of her protective power; therefore, kissing under it signifies a moment of romantic connection and good fortune during the festive season.
These are small insects that always seem to bother you in the summer time
Gnat
A gnat is any of many species of tiny flying insects the most often they fly in large numbers, called clouds
In the 1960s, which gum brand became one of the first to introduce sugar-free gum in the United States?
Trident
Trident was marketed as beneficial for dental health because it helped increase saliva production, which can neutralize acid and prevent tooth decay. I was also the first gum in space!
Which frozen dessert, introduced in the 1960s, was celebrated for its convenience and included swirls of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry?
Neapolitan ice cream
The origins of this desert come from Italy, and the original flavors were pistachio, vanilla, and cherry, inspired by the colors of the Italian flag.
This is shark that gets its name from the shape of the shape of its head
Hammerhead shark
Due to the shape of its head, these sharks have 360 vision! They also utilize their distinctive wide heads to effectively trap stingrays by pinning them down to the ocean floor, allowing them to easily feed on the ray
In court if a jury can't come to a unanimous decision, the judge may declare this
Mistrial
The term mistrial was first used in 1628. A mistrial does not mean the charges are acquitted. Without a judgment dismissing the case, a mistrial can result in a retrial.
Bakers do it to prepare dough & masseuses do the same to your knotty muscles to make you feel better
Knead
comes from the Old English word cnedan, which means "manipulate by squeezing or pressing". Cnedan comes from the Proto-Germanic word knedan, which comes from the Proto-Indo-European word gnet- which means "to press together".
Which gum, introduced in the 1950s, became known for its long-lasting flavor and was advertised as “double your pleasure, double your fun”?
Doublemint Gum
Jayne and Joan Boyd were the
first “Doublemint Twins” in the brand’s long-running “double” commercials
Which cake, made with sweetened cream cheese and canned cherries, was a popular treat in the 1960s?
Cherry cheesecake
National Cherry Cheesecake Day is celebrated on April 23 every year.
Several small species of the herring family go by this name, particularly when they're canned in oil
Sardines
The canning of Sardines dates back to 1834 in France. New York importer Julius Wolff began canning small herring in Eastport, Maine, and sold the first canned sardines in the United States on February 17, 1876.
149 YEARS AGO TODAY!
This is a movie franchise that began in 1996 staring Tom Cruise about executing dangerous objectives
Mission Impossible
Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) who is framed for murder. There have been 7 movies released with another one slated to release this year.
Whether it begins with a silent "T" or a silent "C", it's the title for a former ruler of Russia
Czar or Tsar
Czar/Tsar which comes from the Gothic word kaisar. Kaiser comes from the Greek or Latin word Caesar
What iconic gum brand introduced the first commercially available bubble gum tape in the 1988?
Hubba Bubba
Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape made it easy to tear off just the right amount for the bubble you wanted to make. The brand’s biggest selling point was that it was
less sticky, making it easier to blow large bubbles without the gum sticking to your face.
What layered dessert, featuring cake, custard, and fruit, became especially popular at parties in the 1960s?
Trifle
The Italian variation is called zuppa inglese, which features sponge cake and is layered with pastry cream.
Originally from the Pacific, this venomous fish with a big cat in its name has become an invasive species in the Atlantic
Lionfish
It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red or black bands and ostentatious dorsal fins tipped with venomous spines.
This is a Broadway musical based on the music of Fats Waller is called "Ain't" this
Misbehavin'
It is named after the song by Fats Waller, "Ain't Misbehavin'". The musical is a tribute to the music of Fats Waller
As a noun, it is a tool in your toolbox; as a verb, it refers to something you don't want to do to your back
Wrench
Wrench like tools have been dated to be as old as 400BC!
Which chewing gum brand, introduced by Wrigley in 1893, is known for its distinct fruity flavor and was heavily marketed in the 1960s with the slogan “The taste is gonna move ya”?
Juicy Fruit
A pack of Juicy Fruit gum became the first product ever scanned using a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode, at a Marsh Supermarket in Ohio in 1974
What classic gelatin desert became a household staple in the 1950s?
Jell-o
The first four JELL-O flavors were orange, lemon, strawberry, and raspberry. Lime was introduced in 1930. There is an entire museum dedicated to Jell-O in Le Roy, New York, where it was invented.
This name for a flatfish with both eyes on the same side of its head is also a verb meaning to struggle ineffectively
Flounder
They are demersal fish, found at the bottom of oceans around the world.
This is a crime that is less serious than a felony and is punishable by a fine and/or jail time
Misdemeanor
A misdemeanor is typically a crime punishable by less than 12 months in jail. Community service, probation, fines, and imprisonment for less than a year are commonly issued punishments.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want", begins No. 23 of these in the Bible