Call Me, Not-So-Smart
Before online search engines, this thick yellow book listed businesses by category so you could find a plumber or pizza place.
What are The Yellow Pages?
In Henry’s first summer interning at the Makerspace, his fellow intern/friend said, “I wonder if this will be our ‘Summer of ’69.’” Can you name this Canadian singer who performed the song Summer of ’69?
Who is Bryan Adams?
This American Rock band invited listeners to "check out anytime you like" in their 1976 hit Hotel California.
Who are The Eagles?
This creepy, pine-barrens-dwelling creature is said to have wings, hooves, and a scream that chills the night air.
What is the Jersey Devil?
The part of the soldering iron you should never touch, unless you enjoy pain and a smell of burnt fingertips.
What is the tip?
Before smartphone contacts, this spinning desktop device kept business cards or index cards in alphabetical order for quick reference.
What is a Rolodex?
This actor won an Emmy for his portrayal of a former high school chemistry teacher Walter White.
Who is Bryan Cranston?
This Vermont jam band is known for marathon live shows, a Halloween tradition of covering entire albums and song like Bouncing Around the Room.
Who is Phish?
Clinton Road in West Milford is rumored to be haunted; travelers claim to see this shimmering figure near a ghostly bridge.
Who is the ghost boy?
This 3D printer material is made from corn starch and sugarcane.
What is PLA?
If you wanted someone’s phone number before Google, you could dial 4-1-1, a service known as this.
What is Directory Assistance?
Star of Deadpool, this Ryan is known for his quick wit on and off screen.
Who is Ryan Reynolds?
This Connecticut jam band's name matches a migratory bird for flying in V-formations during seasonal journeys.
Who is Goose?
This bizarre roadside attraction in Margate is a 65-foot-tall animal you can actually walk inside.
What is Lucy the Elephant?
This term describes the process of removing excess material from a workpiece until your design emerges.
What is subtractive manufacturing?
Before call waiting, if someone tried calling you while you were already on the phone, they would hear this tone.
What is a busy signal?
In the 2023 blockbuster Barbie, this Ryan played a beach-loving Ken.
Who is Ryan Gosling?
This English rock band's 2013 album AM features hits "Do I Wanna Know?" and "R U Mine?"
Who are Arctic Monkeys?
Known as New Jersey’s “Stonehenge,” this mysterious cluster of boulders in Sussex County sparks theories about ancient civilizations.
What is the Tripod Rock?
This machine can cut intricate designs out of vinyl, paper, and fabric — but it’s not a kitchen appliance.
What is a Cricut?
Before unlimited calling plans, you paid extra when you called someone far away, a charge known as this.
What is Long Distance?
This country superstar is also American Idol judge.
Who is Luke Bryan?
This number was the total count of different songs Phish played during their 13-night "Baker's Dozen" run at MSG, and it's also the haunted hotel room number in the movie version of The Shining.
What is 237?
In Asbury Park, this abandoned, rusting structure once hosted concerts, roller skating, and a famous carousel.
What is the Palace Amusements building?
The first 3D-printed object in space was this simple tool, made in 2014.
What is a wrench?