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In 1994, scientists witnessed the Shoemaker-Levy 9, one of these celestial objects, impact Jupiter.
What is a comet? This was the first time scientific technology allowed astronomers to predict a planetary impact.
100
In a website browser address bar, what does “www” stand for?
World Wide Web
100
Which weather phenomena is caused by rapidly expanding air?
What is thunder. Thunder is the sound caused by lightning, resulting from the rapid heating and cooling of air during a lightning strike, creating a shock wave we hear as a rumble
100
Perform a random act of this.
What is kindness? It can be something simple. If someone can’t reach an item on a shelf in the grocery store and you can, grab it for them. They will appreciate it, and you will feel good about helping.
100
The 1970s are sometimes known as this decade, referring to a synthetic fabric used in many fashion items.
What is “The Polyester Decade”? Bold colors, slick leisure suits, and the desire for affordable clothing all led to the popularity of polyester.
200
An ophthalmological advancement in 1983 saw the invention of a bifocal type of this eyesight enhancing device.
What is a contact lens? Bifocal glasses had been around for many years, having been invented by Benjamin Franklin.
200
What is the tiny piece at the end of a shoelace called?
An aglet
200
This American city is known for being windy in more ways than one.
What is Chicago? While Chicago gets its nickname for its political “wind,” Antarctica is one of the meteorologically windiest places in the world. Antarctic winds consistently exceed 100 miles per hour (160 kph) each winter
200
Write down your innermost thoughts in one of these.
What is a diary or journal? Jotting down thoughts on your device is a good start, but did you know the act of writing by hand can make you feel better due to the heart-to-hand connection? It also improves memory.
200
In the ’70s, this wide-legged pants style was popular with both men and women.
What are bell-bottoms? The flared-out style was perfect for showing off another fashion fad, platform shoes.
300
This famous physicist advanced science throughout the 1970s, with theories about black holes and a new understanding of the big bang theory.
Who is Stephen Hawking? Famous for his contributions to the big bang theory, Hawking also cameoed in the television series The Big Bang Theory.
300
What was the original purpose of the tiny pocket in jeans?
To store pocket watches.
300
While snowstorms blanket North America and Europe, in the Middle East they have these storms, which also reduce visibility to next to nothing.
What are dust storms? They’re also known as dust devils. They sound and feel like hailstorms, and they can ground airplanes.
300
No one seems to get enough of this at night.
What is sleep? In addition to making you feel happier, proper sleep can keep you safer and healthier.
300
Working women in the ’80s were sporting this type of suit, often with shoulder pads and bold accessories.
What is a power suit? The style was popularized by Princess Diana, Nancy Reagan, and Margaret Thatcher
400
The pocket version of this number-crunching device became popular and mass-marketed during the 1970s.
What is a calculator? The rise in pocket calculators helped pave the way for computers by advancing circuit development.
400
Some of our favorite collective nouns for animals include a congregation of alligators, a business of ferrets, an ostentation of peacocks and a gaggle of what other fowl?
Geese
400
Before we had meteorologists, some people relied on this creature to tell the temperature.
What is a cricket? Crickets chirp faster when it’s hot. Dolbear’s law is a formula that calculates the temperature based on the number of chirps per minute.
400
A deep one of these can whisk away that “fight or flight” feeling.
What is breath? Take a few more breaths to deepen the feeling of relaxation. Breathe in through your nose, down to the deepest parts of your chest, and hold it a few seconds before exhaling through your mouth.
400
In the ’90s, big names in fashion included Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell, who had this profession.
What is a supermodel? Along with Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, they are considered the original supermodels.
500
In the 1980s, meteorologists began to use this weather technology, based on the 19th-century work by Christian Andreas Doppler.
What is Doppler radar? The technology uses energy pulses and helps predict storm movement and weather patterns.
500
What is the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
500
This first weather-measuring gadget is still in use today.
What is a rain gauge? It dates to 500 B.C., when the ancient Greeks used it.
500
This is the quickest—and toothiest—way to release dopamine into the body
What is a smile? Dopamine is the “feel good” chemical. Smiling also reduces cortisol, the stress hormone. Don’t wait to be happy to smile; smile to be happy.
500
Designers like Perry Ellis and Ralph Lauren are synonymous with this style, influenced by Ivy League tradition.
What is preppy? The style was also influenced by British aristocracy and the Seven Sisters style.
600
In 1997, Pathfinder landed here in an event sometimes called the “Big Bounce.”
What is Mars? The Pathfinder probe set a precedent for other Mars rovers that would be launched in the early 2000s.
600
Who was the actor to first portray James Bond?
Barry Nelson
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What kind of biome is Antarctica?
A desert! This continent only gets 2 inches of precipitation each year.
600
Give one of these positive freebie remarks to another person.
What is a compliment? Look someone in the eye and give them a word of appreciation and a smile. Then watch them light up. When you give a sincere compliment rather than flattery, you’ll lift yourself as well as the other person.
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In 1971, Diane von Furstenberg released her timeless signature look, this dress style.
What is a wrap dress? Fashion critics point to the growing number of women in the workforce as one reason for this versatile dress’s immense popularity.