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The 1980s biopic Raging Bull centers around the life of Jake LaMotta, a star in this high-contact sport.
What is boxing? Robert De Niro portrays the famously temperamental LaMotta.
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Vertical lines run this way.
What is up and down, or from top to bottom? The straight legs on the average dinner table are vertical lines.
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We moved from watching them in theaters and drive-ins to collecting them on VHS and DVD formats; now kids stream them on the internet.
What are movies? They’re available on various internet streaming channels such as Prime Video, the Roku Channel, and Netflix.
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The occupation of the seven dwarves in Snow White.
What are miners? Snow White was first published in Grimms’ Fairy Tales in 1812. It is one of the most well-known fairy tales in the world.
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This U.S. holiday honors military veterans and is observed each November.
What is Veterans Day? A National Day of Gratitude for those who served in the armed forces.
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This country’s flag features red and white stripes with 50 stars in the corner.
What is the United States? The stars represent the 50 states, and the stripes honor the original 13 colonies.
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On January 19, 1985, his single “Born in the U.S.A.” peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard charts.
Who is Bruce Springsteen? He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, the first year he was eligible.
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This visual line separates the ocean from the sky.
What is horizon? The water doesn’t really meet the sky on the horizon; it’s an optical illusion. The beach is a great place to see the horizon unobscured.
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They used to stop by for a visit, but now we can also communicate with them on screens and social media.
What are friends/loved ones? Increasingly, families communicate today via group text, ensuring everyone gets heard.
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This is the main ingredient in hummus.
What are chickpeas? The word hummus is Arabic in origin and means, "chickpeas".
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This iconic car model, introduced in 1964, became a symbol of American style and freedom.
What is the Ford Mustang? A sporty, affordable car that defined the “muscle car” era.
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This country’s flag has a red maple leaf in the center.
What is Canada? The maple leaf has long been a symbol of the nation’s natural beauty and identity.
400
Based on a book by Tom Wolfe, this ’80s film portrays the Mercury 7 astronauts.
What is The Right Stuff? Sam Shepard plays Chuck Yeager alongside other big names like Dennis Quaid (Gordon Cooper).
400
White lines that run across the street at an intersection are known as this.
What is a crosswalk? The lines indicate pedestrian walkways for crossing the street.
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This electronic communication device was once used strictly for audio communication between two parties; today, it’s a multifunction device.
What is a phone? Today’s smartphones do everything for us but clean the house. They serve as clocks, flashlights, calendars, cameras, education centers, nutrition counselors, and more.
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This kind of fungus has a poisonous variety called, "death cap".
What are mushrooms? Death caps are found throughout Europe.
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This household appliance, popularized in the 1950s, changed how families preserved leftovers.
What is the refrigerator/freezer combo? A modern convenience that replaced iceboxes and transformed home kitchens.
400
This island nation’s flag includes a red circle representing the rising sun.
What is Japan? A simple, elegant design symbolizing light, energy, and new beginnings.
600
In 1985 sports news, Lou Brock and Hoyt Wilhelm were inducted into this Hall of Fame.
What is the Baseball Hall of Fame? Brock was an outfielder for the Cardinals, while Wilhelm was a pitcher known for knuckleballs.
600
This letter is made up of two diagonal lines that cross in the center.
What is X? The alphabet comprises many letters that are formed solely of straight lines. Other letters are made of curved lines or a combination of straight and curved.
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We were told one of these a day keeps the doctor away, now, it’s a top computer and smartphone brand.
What is Apple? Other major tech brands include Microsoft and Samsung.
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This is the largest cat species in the world.
What are Tigers? They can grow as large as 11 feet and weigh up to 675 pounds.
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This amusement park, opened in 1955, was created by Walt Disney.
What is Disneyland? The original Disney theme park, known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
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This European country’s flag is blue with a yellow cross, often associated with Vikings and Nordic heritage.
What is Sweden? The bright colors reflect the country’s history and its long northern traditions.
800
On June 27, 1985, this iconic route from Chicago to Santa Monica was decertified.
What is Route 66? A huge cultural landmark associated with music, literature, and, of course, Burma Shave, parts of the route can still be visited.
800
These equidistant lines never cross; for example, railroad tracks.
What are parallel lines? Above-ground electrical wires are another example of parallel lines.
800
This was once a time to party, club hop, and flock to the hottest new restaurant, but today many use it as a time to unwind and relax from a harried week.
What is a weekend? Many people use the weekend to prepare for a busy week ahead by cooking entire meals for the coming week.
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This element has the chemical symbol "K".
What is Potassium? K comes from the Latin word kalium which means potassium.
800
This popular 1950s–60s pastime involved families piling into the car to watch movies outdoors on a giant screen.
What is a drive‑in theater? A beloved weekend outing where families enjoyed films under the stars often with snacks from the car window.
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This African nation’s flag features green, yellow, and red stripes with a black star in the center.
What is Ghana? The black star symbolizes African freedom and unity.
1000
His final appearance as James Bond was in A View to a Kill.
Who is Roger Moore? Moore stars in seven Bond films, released between 1973 and 1985.
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Some believe these imaginary straight lines connect sacred places, such as Stonehenge and the Giza Pyramids.
What are ley lines? Some believe ley lines are energetic and are associated with magnetic fields.
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Transactions used to be completed using cash and credit or debit cards; this popular cryptocurrency is emerging as an alternative payment option.
What is Bitcoin? While most transactions still are completed using credit or debit cards, Bitcoin is gaining traction. Vendors such as Microsoft and AT&T are now accepting Bitcoin for payment.
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This blood cells protect the human body from infectious diseases and foreign bodies.
What are white blood cells? An elevated white blood cell count means that the body is fighting an infection.
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This 1969 event brought half a million people to New York for a legendary music festival.
What is Woodstock? A defining moment of the 1960s counterculture, remembered for peace, music, and muddy fields.
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This country’s green flag features white Arabic script above a horizontal sword, symbolizing justice and faith.
What is Saudi Arabia? The inscription is the Islamic declaration of faith, and the sword represents strength and the nation’s historical heritage.