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100

What was the name of the plane Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic?

Spirit of St. Louis

100

 In 1961, what did Pampers introduce, much to the joy of mothers (where they were available)?

Disposable diapers

100

This snack food is colored black and white, and you dunk them in milk! Some varieties are "Doublestuffed" and "Mint" flavors.

Oreos

100

Starts with H:

remarkably hot chili pepper

Habanero

100

George Jefferson on 'The Jeffersons': what was his profession/business?

Dry cleaner owner

100

"____ on My Mind" was a song performed by Ray Charles. Fill in the blank to see just what was on his mind.

Georgia

100

 If you are feeling ill, you can be described as being 'as sick as' which animal?

Dog

200

What is the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War?

Treaty of Paris (1783)

200

By 1962 which of these did 90% of American families own?

A television set

200

What food is the favourite of Garfield the Cat?

 Lasagna

200

Starts with H: A small oily salt-water food fish

Herring

200

 In what year did "Little House on the Prairie" make its debut?

1974

200

Little Sister" was a hit by which singer?

Elvis Presley

200

Health experts claim that people need six to eight glasses of water a day. If you eat fruits and vegetables, does this contribute to your daily water intake?

Yes

300

In 1800, the US capital moved to Washington D.C. from where?

Philadelphia

300

What point and click device did Douglas Engelbart invent which forever changed the electronic workplace?

A computer mouse

300

Which of these foods on TV's "The Simpsons" is usually depicted with pink icing and sprinkles?

Donut

300

Starts with H: A large white-fleshed salt-water fish

Halibut

300

On 'Happy Days', what was the name of Richie and Joanie's older brother?

Chuck

300

Who sang "It's My Party"?

Lesley Gore

300

 Which vitamin is added to many skin creams and lotions, with its main purpose being to protect against sun damage (UV light)?

Vitamin E

400

In the age of Camelot, what idea of a group of young people acting throughout the world did a youthful president introduce during his presidential campaign in 1960?

Peace Corps

400

What did Sony introduce in 1964 which allowed people to program their televisions so as to never miss any of their favorite television shows.

VCR recording system

400

 In North America, what frozen waffle brand do ads demand you 'leggo' of?

Eggo

400

Starts with B: European miniature cabbage

Brussels sprouts

400

What were the call letters of the TV station where Mary Richards('The Mary Tyler Moore Show') worked?

WJM-TV

400

"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" was written by which duo?

Gerry Goffin and Carole King

400

Children often suffer from this when a parent disappears?

Separation anxiety

500

On July 4th, 1826 two founding fathers and former presidents die, ending the revolutionary era in America. Who were they?

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

500

What did Lyndon B. Johnson create in 1965 that forever changed health insurance for retirees in America?

Medicare

500

Preserved Sturgeon eggs

Caviar

500

Starts with P: root vegetable shaped like a carrot

Parsnip 

500

Where was Happy Days set?


Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the 1950s. However, the show was filmed in Los Angeles.

500

Which group were originally founded as the Primettes?

 The Supremes

500

 Osteoporosis is a disease that results in weak bones. Eating what foods would help prevent this disease?Hint

a. Cheese

b. Salmon

c. Yogurt

d. All of these

d. All of these

600

What was the name of the pilot that flew the plane that dropped the plutonium bomb on Nagasaki, and what was he flying?

Major Charles Sweeney in "Bock's Car"

600

 What substitute for the iron lung was introduced in 1965?

Ventilator

600

A mixture of ground pepper and spices --starts with C

Chili powder

600

Starts with H-- egg yolk, butter, lemon juice

Hollandaise sauce

600

Where was the show "Eight is Enough" set?


The TV show "Eight is Enough" is set in Sacramento, California. Although filming primarily took place in the Los Angeles area

600

Who sang "Be My Baby" in the 1960s

The Ronettes

600

Who discovered that blood circulates around the body?

William Harvey

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