1970s A–Z
M is for this first female prime minister of the U.K. who served as the “Iron Lady” from 1979 until 1990
Who is Margaret Thatcher? She started her career as a research chemist and first entered politics in 1950.
This is the temperature in Fahrenheit at which water turns to ice.
What is 32 degrees F? The typical freezer is set at zero to five degrees, and it takes three to four hours to make standard ice cubes.
These little powerhouses of nutrients look like miniature cabbages.
What are brussels sprouts? Around an ounce of these veggies provides five grams of protein and five grams of fiber. They can grow all winter in moderate climates.
The UK’s longest-serving monarch, she served her country from February 6, 1952, to September 8, 2022.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II? Her full official name is Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.
Add this part of the egg to cornstarch to make a mask to tighten facial pores.
What is white? Whisking one egg white with some cornstarch forms the paste people use for this cosmetic trick.
B is for this Brit-rock band who announced their split in 1970
Who are the Beatles? Paul McCartney was first to announce the split, though at the time it was uncertain if the split would be permanent.
Dry ice is made of this element.
What is carbon dioxide, or CO2? When it melts, it turns to gas, not liquid.
These red root vegetables are often found in smoothie mixes or cooked and added to salads.
What are beets? Nineteenth-century women in England rinsed their hair in beet juice to give it a red sheen.
He was a legendary actor known for starring in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and In the Heat of the Night.
Who is Sidney Poitier? He was the first African American man to win a Best Actor Academy Award.
You can substitute this guacamole ingredient for butter in recipes.
What is avocado? The avocado should be ripe and creamy. To speed up the ripening process, place it near an apple.
J is for this 1975 hit film about a seaside town beset by a shark
What is Jaws? The film is considered the first summer blockbuster, as it attracted an audience of over 67 million people upon release.
This Nordic country is known as “the land of fire and ice.”
What is Iceland? The fire part of the moniker comes from the more than 100 active volcanoes in Iceland.
This vegetable is full of iron, and its tender leaves are often found in salads.
What is spinach? During the Great Depression, spinach consumption rose 33 percent.
She was an Australian singer-actress best known for starring in the 1978 film Grease in the role of Sandy Olsson.
Who is Olivia Newton-John? She almost turned down the role in Grease that launched her career into the stratosphere.
DIY toothpaste contains this white, powdery substance used in baking and as a cleaning agent.
What is baking soda? You can flavor it with essential oils such as peppermint or clove and add liquid stevia for sweetness.
A is for this NASA mission that landed a rover on the moon for the first time.
What is Apollo 15? In addition to the first lunar rover, the mission broke ground with the first satellite placed in lunar orbit by a crewed spacecraft.
Most uncontrollable fires are caused by one of these two common, burning items found in the home.
What are cigarettes or candles? When smoking was more common, fires were often started by people falling asleep in bed with a cigarette. Lit candles are particularly dangerous around pets’ swatting tails and playful paws.
This is a white carrot look-alike.
What is a parsnip? They’re sweeter when harvested after the first frost.
This Judd of the family of country singers has a daughter named Wynonna.
Who is Naomi? She frequently performed with her daughter.
This citrus fruit will make light work of cleaning a microwave by softening dried food and grease.
What is lemon? Add lemon slices to a bowl of water and microwave on high until the water boils. Leave the lemon water in the microwave until the steam is gone. Then clean as you normally would.
V is for this publication, which in 1974 became the first major fashion magazine to feature a Black cover model.
What is Vogue? Beverly Johnson was the cover model for the August 1974 issue and went on to be a cover model several more times throughout her career.
In an ice crystal, the water molecules are arranged in layers that are this shape
What is hexagonal? Glacier ice is made of ice crystals that are packed tightly together.
Hardy varieties of scallions, also known by this common name, can survive freezing weather.
What are green onions? The entire plant is edible—the green sprouts as well as the bulbous root.
She was president Donald Trump’s first wife.
Who is Ivana (not Ivanka)? She was a successful author and entrepreneur.
Freshen your breath after eating garlic by chewing on one of these two fresh herbs.
What is mint or parsley? Green tea and cinnamon tea also work to remove the garlic smell