Surf's Up
This band was synonymous with sun and fun in the 1960s.
Who are the Beach Boys? Some of their hits include “Surfer Girl,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and “Surfin’ Safari.”
In 1976, candy maker Goelitz introduced the first eight flavors of this bean-shaped treat.
What are Jelly Belly jelly beans? The flavors included root beer, licorice, and tangerine.
This 1950s TV series launched a rough collie by the same name to fame.
What is Lassie? Lassie was the most popular dog of the 1940s and 1950s. Every Lassie role since the TV series has featured a collie from the original bloodline.
X marked the spot one fine day in 1950 when this copy machine was introduced for the first time.
What is a Xerox machine? Although the photocopying process had been invented sometime prior, this was the first time it was used commercially.
PhD stands for this.
What is doctor of philosophy? This is a degree at the highest academic level that is earned after a course of rigorous study and research.
This is the term for one with a remote who flips rapidly through TV channels.
What is channel surfer? There was no need for remotes in the old days; there were only three channels, and children would run up to the TV to change the channel when their parents wanted to watch something else.
These mouth-puckering candies were invented in Canada in the 1970s; they were originally called Mars Men.
What are Sour Patch Kids? Their sour flavor comes from tartaric and citric acids.
In The Wizard of Oz, Toto is this type of dog.
What is a cairn terrier? Toto was played by a female cairn terrier named Terry. She was adopted by Hollywood’s unofficial dog trainer and appeared in 17 films during her short life of 11 years.
In 1959, these two non-mainland U.S. states joined the union
What are Alaska and Hawaii? The Alaska territory had been purchased in 1867, and Hawaii annexed in 1898, but they weren’t made official states until the ’50s.
This nut is used to make marzipan.
What is the almond? Almonds have been used in world-class confectionaries for more than 1,000 years. They’re also a secret ingredient used to elevate homemade baking.
Unsurprisingly, surfing first took place in the water around these islands.
What are the Hawaiian Islands? The first recorded mention of surfing was made by Captain James Cook in 1778.
The first batch of this baseball lovers’ bubble gum was made on February 6, 1979, Babe Ruth’s birthday.
What is Big League Chew? It was created by former baseball player Rob Nelson.
This famous Disney dog is part of the Mickey Mouse stable of characters.
Who is Pluto? The bloodhound first appeared in the 1930 film The Chain Gang, in which Mickey escapes from a chain gang.
Kicking the space race into high gear, in 1957 the Soviet Union launched this artificial satellite into space
What is Sputnik? The history-making object was about the size of a beach ball and weighed nearly 184 pounds.
This country owns every panda in the world.
What is China? The Chinese government sometimes loans pandas to friendly countries as a gesture of goodwill unofficially known as panda diplomacy.
In the hit Beach Boys tune “Fun, Fun, Fun,” her daddy took this model of car away.
What is T-bird or Thunderbird? The chorus states, “And she’ll have fun, fun, fun till her daddy takes the T-bird away.
Starting in 1979, Americans were able to “Taste the Rainbow” with these fruity candies.
What are Skittles? The candy was created in the UK around 1974 and brought “across the pond” a few years later.
Rin Tin Tin was not only a Hollywood star but also was discovered in a pile of rubble during this war and was saved by an American soldier
What is World War I? When the German shepherd moved to Los Angeles, it starred on the silver screen just under 30 times. It became the unofficial mascot of Warner Bros. and is credited with saving the studio from bankruptcy.
He was elected president of the United States in 1952, the same year that Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in Britain.
Who is (Dwight) Eisenhower? The British monarch stayed with the Eisenhowers at the White House in October 1957
This is the world’s biggest island, not including the continents of Australia and Antarctica.
What is Greenland? It’s more than 772,204 square miles (two million square kilometers). The next-largest island is New Guinea, which is just over 303,090 square miles (785,000 square kilometers).
When surfers talk about “men in gray suits,” they are referring to these feared sea creatures.
What are sharks? Sharks are cartilaginous fish, not mammals.
Launched in 1977, these candies are also a wearable (though sticky) piece of jewelry for your hand.
What are Ring Pops? The original candies were available in strawberry or grape and came from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
This endearing 1992 dog movie stars a Saint Bernard that shares its name with a famous German composer from the 18th century.
What is Beethoven? The dog walks into the home and lives of the Newton family, but the local vet has other plans for Beethoven. The dog outsmarts the vet through a series of hilarious maneuvers.
A 1956 conflict named for this canal was fought between Israeli and Egyptian forces and was a pivotal part of the Cold War.
What is the Suez Canal? This crisis was the first time a UN peacekeeping force was used.
This is the brightest star in the sky.
What is Sirius? It’s part of the Canis Major constellation, and it’s 20 times brighter than the sun.