How Random Can It Get?
1985
Earth Wind & Fire
Retro Recipes
Animals
100

Used to flavor stews & stuffing, this aromatic leaf comes from a laurel tree

Bay Leaf

100

On January 21, 1985, this person was inaugurated as President of the U.S. for the second time.

Ronald Reagan

100

This phrase is used to describe a person who is realistic and relatable.

"Down to Earth"

100

This powdered gelatin product was a mainstay of 1960s aspics, like the iconic Perfection Salad.

Jell-O

100

 It's the state mammal of Wyoming & the official national mammal of the United States

Bison

200

A Big Mac consists of 7 items between the sesame seed buns: 2 beef patties, cheese, lettuce, onions, sauce & these

Pickles

200

On February 19, 1985, Coco-Cola introduced the canned and bottled version of this drink

Cherry Coke

200

This phrase is a temporary end to hostilities in war.

"Cease fire"

200

This ooey-gooey, dippable cheese became a popular favorite after it was featured in the Switzerland exhibit of the 1964 New York World's Fair.

Fondue

200

 This pack animal is the largest domesticated South American member of the camel family

Llama

300

Some say to always split aces or 8s when playing this game, but 5s, not so much

Blackjack

300

On May 16, 1985, this famous basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls was named NBA Rookie of the Year.

Michael Jordan

300

When someone has had way too much to drink, we say they are "four ____  __  __  _______"

Four sheets to the wind

300

This Hormel canned meat product gained popularity during the 1960s as a breakfast side dish and in sandwiches. 

Spam

300

The six species of these long-necked birds are born gray or white; their diet turns them pink

Flamingo

400

This "game that ties you up in knots" became a hit when Johnny Carson played it with Eva Gabor on "The Tonight Show" in 1966

Twister

400

This 1985 film features a teenager who accidentally travels from the 1980s to the 1950s using a modified sports car.

Back to the Future
400

Moving ___ & ___ is doing everything possible to make something happen.

Heaven and Earth

400

During the 1960s, Swedish meatballs became a wildly popular appetizer, and the most popular gravy choice was this canned soup.

Cream of mushroom

400

Featured on the reverse of the state flag, it's the state animal of Oregon

Beaver

500

If a Hawaiian woman wears a hibiscus flower behind her left ear, it means she's... 

Taken; not single
500

On October 19, 1985, this iconic video rental store opened its first store in Dallas, Texas

Blockbuster

500

This expression means to manage to survive or cope with a difficult situation

Keep your head above water

500

Sales of this donut shaped cake pan soared in late 1960s/70s, after the "Tunnel of Fudge" cake recipe won second place at Pillsbury Bake off.

The Bundt pan

500

 During WWI, one of these animals, was used to deliver a message that saved a trapped U.S. battalion under fire

Pigeon

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