Back in My Day
Which popular household appliance became widely available in American homes during the 1950s?
A Microwave oven
B Dishwasher
C Electric blender
D Color television
D) Color television
Which 1957 hit by Buddy Holly features the lyrics “That’ll be the day when you say goodbye”?
A. Peggy Sue
B. Rave On
C. That’ll Be the Day
D. Everyday
Answer: C
That’ll Be the Day
Which television show featured the character Samantha Stephens, a witch trying to live a normal suburban life?
A I Dream of Jeannie
B Bewitched
C The Addams Family
D The Munsters
Answer: B – “Bewitched” aired from 1964 to 1972 and starred Elizabeth Montgomery.
Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-red rock and known for its slow, immersive travel experiences?
A Egypt
B Jordan
C Turkey
D Iran
Answer: B. Jordan
Why do socks often disappear in the laundry?
A They dissolve in water
B They get stuck in the washing machine drum
C They teleport to another dimension
D They cling to other clothes unnoticed
Answer: D. They cling to other clothes unnoticed
Which popular toy was first introduced in 1959 and became a cultural icon?
A Slinky
B Barbie
C Etch A Sketch
D Mr. Potato Head
B) Barbie
Which 1960 hit by Chubby Checker popularized a new dance craze across America?
A The Twist
B Let’s Twist Again
C Limbo Rock
D Pony Time
Answer: A
The Twist
Which 1970s detective show starred Peter Falk as a seemingly bumbling but brilliant investigator?
A Kojak
B Columbo
C Magnum, P.I.
D McCloud
Answer: B – Columbo “just one more thing…” became a legendary catchphrase.
The Trans-Siberian Railway, one of the longest train journeys in the world, offers a slow travel experience across which country?
A China
B Russia
C Mongolia
D Kazakhstan
Answer: B. Russia
What causes the “phantom vibration” feeling when you think your phone buzzed but it didn’t?
A Muscle spasms
B Neurological misfiring due to habit
C Electromagnetic interference
D Poor phone signal
Answer: B. Neurological misfiring due to habit
Which company introduced the first mass-produced color television in the United States in the 1950s?
A RCA
B Sony
C Zenith
D Philco
A) RCA
Which 1959 song by The Fleetwoods begins with the line “Come softly to me”?
A Mr. Blue
B Come Softly to Me
C Tragedy
D Since I Don’t Have You
Answer: B
Come Softly to Me
Which classic TV show featured the theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”?
A Cheers
B Friends
C The Mary Tyler Moore Show
D Happy Days
Answer: A – “Cheers” ran from 1982 to 1993 and was set in a Boston bar.
Which Southeast Asian country is renowned for slow-paced river cruises on the Mekong and temple visits in Luang Prabang?
A Thailand
B Vietnam
C Cambodia
D Laos
Answer: D. Laos
Why do we often forget why we walked into a room?
A Air pressure changes
B The “doorway effect” disrupts memory
C Lack of oxygen
D Poor lighting
Answer: B. The “doorway effect” disrupts memory
What was the average cost of a new car in the United States in 1955?
A $1,500
B $2,500
C $3,000
D $4,000
B) $2,500
Which 1962 hit by The Shirelles includes the lyrics “Mama said there’ll be days like this”?
A Will You Love Me Tomorrow
B Soldier Boy
C Mama Said
D Baby It’s You
Answer: C
Mama Said
Which science fiction series from the 1960s featured the starship USS Enterprise?
A Lost in Space
B Battlestar Galactica
C Star Trek
D Space: 1999
Answer: C – “Star Trek” debuted in 1966 and launched a massive franchise.
The Ring Road, famous for scenic drives and geothermal spas, is a slow travel highlight in which island nation?
A Iceland
B Norway
C New Zealand
D Scotland
Answer: A. Iceland
What’s the real reason your voice sounds weird when you hear it recorded?
A Microphones distort sound
B You hear your voice through bone conduction internally
C Your brain rejects unfamiliar tones
D Your vocal cords shift pitch when recorded
Answer: B. You hear your voice through bone conduction internally
Which U.S. president signed the Interstate Highway Act in 1956?
A Harry S. Truman
B Dwight D. Eisenhower
C John F. Kennedy
D Lyndon B. Johnson
B) Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which 1958 instrumental hit by Duane Eddy is known for its twangy guitar sound?
A Rebel Rouser
B Peter Gunn
C Walk Don’t Run
D Apache
Answer: A
Rebel Rouser
Which 1980s TV show followed the lives of the wealthy Ewing family in Texas?
A Dynasty
B Falcon Crest
C Dallas
D Knots Landing
Answer: C – “Dallas” was famous for its cliffhangers, especially “Who shot J.R.?”
Which mountain range, stretching across seven countries, includes iconic peaks like Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn—ideal for slow hiking adventures?
A Andes
B Rockies
C Alps
D Himalayas
Answer: C. Alps
Why do some people always seem to attract mosquitoes more than others?
A They move slower
B They wear bright colors
C They emit more carbon dioxide and body heat
D They eat spicy food
Answer: C. They emit more carbon dioxide and body heat
Answer: C. They emit more carbon dioxide and body heat