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Where Were You in 1982?
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This classic construction toy, created in 1916, consists of interlocking wooden logs that can be used to build miniature structures
What are Lincoln Logs?
John Lloyd Wright was inspired by the interlocking wooden beams of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, which his father, Frank Lloyd Wright, designed to withstand earthquakes.
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Happy Days takes place in this chilly state.
What is Wisconsin?
The characters attend the fictional Jefferson Highschool in Milwaukee. In honor of the show, the city of Milwaukee commissioned a bronze statue of Fonzi, dubbed "The Bronze Fonz", which is located on the riverfront downtown.
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In 1903, These brothers are credited with the first powered flight of a vehicle.
Who are the Wright Brothers?
The Wright brothers' first flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. The plane, called the Wright Flyer I, had a gasoline engine and wooden propellers.
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Name that Christmas tune #1
What is Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow by Dean Martin?
Martin recorded his version of the song in August 1959, during a heat wave that was affecting most of the United States.
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Makers Mark, Wild Turkey and Jim Beam are all brands of this spirit.
What are Whiskeys (or more specifically Bourbon)?
The earliest known reference to bourbon is from an 1821 newspaper advertisement. The name comes from Bourbon County, Kentucky, where it was first created.
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On January 1st, 1982, this pope famously defended the Solidarity movement and spoke out against martial law in Poland.
Who is Pope John Paul II?
He also released a message that day to celebrate the Day of Peace.
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Introduced in 1946, this toy answers yes-or-no questions through a liquid-filled window that reveals a 20-sided die with various responses?
What is a Magic 8 Ball?
The Magic 8 Ball was originally designed as a fortune-telling device called the “Syco-Seer.”
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M*A*S*H was set during this war.
What is Korean War?
MASH stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, a type of field hospital used by the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
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In July, 1969, this man became the first person to set foot on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Only two astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, even though three went on the mission. The third Astronaut, Mike Collins, stayed aboard their spaceship in lunar orbit while the other two walked on the surface of the moon.
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Name that Christmas tune #2
What is White Christmas?
Bing Crosby first performed his rendition of "White Christmas" on the radio show The Kraft Music Hall in 1941, just days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The song became popular with troops during World War II.
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Grey Goose, Absolut and Smirnoff are popular brands of this liquor.
What is Vodka?
The word "vodka" comes from the Russian word "voda" which means water. The Russian name is thought to have stuck in English because it was easier to pronounce.
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On April 19th, 1982, she became the first American woman assigned to a space mission.
Who is Sally Ride?
That day, NASA announced that Ride would be a mission specialist on their upcoming STS-7 mission. Sally Ride originally applied to be an astronaut after seeing an article in the Stanford Student Newspaper.
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This iconic fashion doll, introduced in 1959, was created by Ruth Handler and became a symbol of style and imagination for generations of children
What is Barbie?
Barbie was inspired by a German fashion doll named Bild Lilli that was based on a comic strip.
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The Golden Girls raise a ruckus in this city.
What is Miami?
One nickname for the show is Miami Nice, a play on the show Miami Vice.
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In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Before becoming famous, Amelia Earhart worked as a nurse's aid in Toronto and a social worker in Boston. She also delivered lectures and wrote books about her flights. July 24th is Amelia Earhart Day, which honors her many accomplishments.
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Name that Christmas Tune #3
What is Feliz Navidad?
Jose Feliciano wrote "Feliz Navidad" while feeling homesick at Christmas, missing his family in New York City as he sat in a studio in Los Angeles. He remembered celebrating Christmas Eve with his brothers, eating traditional Puerto Rican foods, drinking rum, and going caroling
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Admiral Nelson and Captain Morgan are two popular brands of this spirit.
What is Rum?
Rum has a long history with pirates. Rum was a favorite drink of pirates, who would often drink it straight or mixed with water to make a drink called “grog”. Some even believed that rum was medicinal and would drink it to prevent illness.
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In March 1982, the single "Ebony and Ivory" was released, sung by Paul McCartney and this man.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
The song was partially inspired by a disagreement Paul had with his wife Linda. Processing conflict and reconciliation led him to thoughts of "Why can't we get it together? Our piano can".
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Launched in 1964 by Hasbro, this action figure became the first toy to be marketed specifically to boys, featuring military-themed figures with moveable joints?
What is G.I. Joe?
It was the first 12-inch action figure designed specifically for boys by Hasbro and inspired by the popular World War II soldier.
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Both Columbo and CHiPS are set in this state.
What is California?
CHiPS refers to the California Highway Patrol.
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This man broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball by becoming the first black man to play in the MLB.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. He was also posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2003.
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Name that Christmas Tune #4
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas?
Gene Autry's version of the song was number one on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1949. It sold 2.5 million copies in its first year, and eventually sold 25 million in total.
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This mixed drink, often served with brunch, is made with equal parts champagne and orange juice.
What is a mimosa?
The Mimosa was an adaptation of the already popular Buck's Fizz cocktail, invented in 1921 at Buck's Club in London. The only difference between these two drinks is the ratio of ingredients. A Buck's Fizz calls for twice as much champagne as juice.
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On March 29, 1982, this film, starring Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, won best picture at the 54th Academy Awards.
What is Chariots of Fire?
The film also won awards for writing, music and costume design.
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This classic toy dates back to ancient Greece but became widely popular in the 1950s. It involves a spool attached to a string that is spun up and down to perform tricks.
What is a Yo-Yo?
The yo-yo is considered the second oldest toy in history, after the doll. In ancient Greece, yo-yos were made from wood, metal, and terra cotta, and were often decorated with pictures of gods.
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Fantasy Island is a fictional destination in this body of water.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Much of the show was filmed in California, though the waterfall in the opening sequence is in Kauai, Hawaii.
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On March 10, 1876, this inventor of the telephone made the first phone call to his assistant, Thomas Watson.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
In the first ever phone call, Bell said, "Mr. Watson, come here—I want to see you"
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Name that Christmas Tune #5
What is Jingle Bells?
"Jingle Bells" was first performed at a Thanksgiving church service in Boston on September 15, 1857. Also, "Jingle Bells" was the first song to be broadcast from space on December 16, 1965, during NASA's Gemini 6A space flight.
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This drink, often associated with Jimmy Buffett, has variations, including strawberry, blue, and golden.
What is Margarita?
The US is the margarita’s biggest market: Americans drink 185,000 margaritas an hour.
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In March, 1982, this president declared economic sanctions against Libya.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Strained relations with the nation date back to the 1960s.
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This sports game, invented in 1953, features a perforated plastic ball and a lightweight bat that allowed for safe backyard games of baseball.
What is Wiffle Ball?
It was invented by David N Mullany, who was trying to create a safer, more manageable version of baseball for his son and his friends.
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The Waltons live in this southern state.
What is Virginia?
The "goodnight" routine gag in the show was inspired by the creator's own family and their routine.
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In 1953, this famous explorer became the first person to climb Mount Everest
Who is Sir Edmund Hillary?
He was accompanied by Tenzing Norgay – a Sherpa from Nepal. Since then, over 9000 people have climbed to the summit of Everest.
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Name that Christmas Tune #6
What is We Wish you a Merry Christmas?
The song is thought to have originated in the 16th century in the West of England. The song's reference to figgy pudding is a nod to the Christmas tradition of wealthy people giving carolers treats. The carolers would demand figgy pudding from the wealthy as payment for their singing, and would not leave until they received it.
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This cocktail is made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive and/or a lemon twist.
What is a Martini?
The fictional character James Bond famously prefers his Martini's shaken, not stirred.
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In April, 1982, Argentina and Great Britain fought a 74-day war over this territory.
What are the Falkland Islands?
Argentina has contested ownership over them since 1833 and calls them the Islas Malvinas.