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100

Fashion statement from the 1960's was created by twisting fabric and adding dye

What is Tie-dye?

100

True or False

The Slinky was initially designed as a child's toy

What is True?

The Slinky was invented when a spring fell off a table.

100

 On "I Love Lucy" the word "pregnant" was banned from being said on air but was replaced with saying...

What was saying "in the family way"?

100

This iconic rock star turned down a chance to perform at Woodstock

Who was Bob Dylan?

100

This popular route connected Chicago to Santa Monica and became a symbol of the American road trip

What was Route 66?

100

This device, introduced in the 1970s allowed families to record and watch TV shows at home

What was the VCR?

Video Cassette Recorder

200

Sunglasses became iconic thanks to Hollywood stars like James Dean and Marilyn Monroe

What are Ray-Ban Sunglasses?

200

This TV Show first aired in 1947, and became a hit with Boomers?

Was was Howdy Doody?

200

True or False:

The first televised kiss happened on "I Love Lucy"

What is False?

The first televised kiss happened on a 1896 silent film by Thomas Edison

200

First song ever performed live via satellite in 1967?

What was "All I Need Is Love"?

200

The first fast food chain to feature a drive thru window

What was In-N-Out Burger?

200

True of False:

Velcro was inspired by burrs sticking to dog fur

What is True?

400

Iconic 1950's fashion trend featured appliques of French Poodles?

What is a Poodle Skirt

400

Baby Boomers were born between these years

What was 1946-1964?

400

This famous TV show used a laugh track because live studio audiences were banned during filming

What was The Honeymooners?

400

This Beatles song was rumored to have a hidden message that Paul McCartney was dead

What was "Strawberry Fields Forever"? (rumored but untrue)

400

Year the Ford Mustang was first introduced

What was 1964?

400

The first color TV broadcast took place in this year

What was 1954?

600

Popular in the 1960's, reflected the futuristic fashion of the Space Race era

What are Go-Go Boots

600

This appliance changed cooking for Boomer-era families?

What is the Microwave?

600

This famous group made their famous US debut on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964

Who were The Beatles?

600

This band was famously known for putting a cow on the cover of their album, with no text or title.

Who was Pink Floyd ("Atom Heart Mother")?

600

Iconic car nicknamed the "Bug"

What is Voltz Wagon Beetle?

600

First video game released

What was Pong?

800

Debuting in the 1960's, this caused scandal but became a symbol of youth and liberation

What is the Miniskirt

800

Orange Drink mix that became famous for being used by astronauts

What is Tang?

800

This TV show was considered the first-ever sitcom which debuted in 1947?

What was The Goldbergs? 

It aired in 1947 as one of the first sitcoms.

800

He recorded the hit song "American Pie" about the day the music died

Who is Don McLean?

800

This gas station chain introduced a rewards program to encourage road trip stops

What was Shell?

800

True or False:

The home computers were introduced in the 1970's

What is True?

1000

True or False

Mood rings "revealed' emotions in the 1970's as a fashion accessory

What is True?

They changed color with body temperature.

1000

A favorite at family dinners, combined gelatin, fruit and marshmallows 

What is Jell-O Salad?

1000

True or False

The first televised commercial ever aired was for a watch 

What is True?

The first TV commercial, aired in 1941 for Bulova watch

1000

True or False:

Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Zimmerman

What is True?

He chose his stage name after poet Dylan Thomas.

1000

This 1950s car was known for its oversized tailfins 

What was the Cadillac Eldorado?

1000

This event was broadcast live in 1969 captivating the world

What was the first Moon Landing?

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