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Among this nation’s long list of prime ministers are John Turner, Pierre Trudeau, and Brian Mulroney.
What is Canada? Trudeau’s son Justin became Canada’s 23rd prime minister in 2015.
A zany children’s story with many made-up words, There’s a Wocket in My Pocket was written by this author famous for his rhymes.
Who is Dr. Seuss? In 1984, Seuss was awarded a Pulitzer Prize citation for his contribution to children’s education and entertainment.
Arnold Schwarzenegger helped popularize this sport and athletic competition in the 1970s and ’80s.
What is bodybuilding? The sport was recognized in 1998 by the International Olympic Committee.
This cartoon family’s address changes throughout the television series’ run, but you can always find them in the town of Bedrock.
Who are the Flintstones? Two of their addresses were 245 Cave Stone Road and 222 Rocky Way.
This term from 1975 does not actually refer to one who quantifies legumes, but more often to an accountant or bureaucrat.
What is bean counter? Some sources believe the term comes from a German word that was also used to mean “a nitpicker.”
Indira Gandhi was the first female prime minister of this South Asian nation.
What is India? Gandhi served a total of four terms as the Indian prime minister, from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984, when she was assassinated.
Published in 1982 by Puffin Books, the Roald Dahl book The BFG stands for this.
What is “the big, friendly giant?” The story centers around a girl befriending the BFG and helping him stop the evil giants.
This popular sport of the 1970s was invented by Joseph Sobek, an avid tennis player who wanted to find a use for rubber balls.
What is racquetball? Tracing its roots back as far as the 12th century, this sport took off with national tournaments in the early ’70s.
The real-life Kirkeby mansion in Bel Air, California, was the filming site for this TV show starring the Clampett family.
What is The Beverly Hillbillies? In 2019, the mansion sold for around $150 million, a record-setting price in the state.
From 1972, this tech term refers to a small and flexible plastic disk used for storing information.
What is floppy disk? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the earliest evidence of the word floppy is found in the writings of George Eliot.
Mao Zedong (MOW tseh-DONG), known as Chairman Mao, ruled this country from 1949 until his death in 1976.
What is China? Famously, President Nixon visited China in 1972 and met with Chairman Mao.
Husband and wife Stan and Jan wrote a series of books featuring this bear family, including The Spooky Old Tree and The Big Honey Hunt. There was a Papa Bear, a Mama Bear, a Sister Bear, and a Brother Bear...
Who are the Berenstain Bears? The authors named the bear family after their own last name.
This iconic exercise fad incorporates jazz dancing and music.
What is Jazzercise? The popular exercise of the 1970s and ’80s was invented by Judi Sheppard Missett.
The series Full House starred Bob Saget, John Stamos, Jodie Sweeting, and the Olsen twins. They had a tv saga about raising three girls in the city of...
What is San Francisco however the sitcom itself was taped at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles.
This two-word term refers to the “authorized absence from employment” granted to a father when his child is born.
What is paternity leave? The term can be traced back to the Guardian in 1973.
This nation’s leaders have included King Juan Carlos I and Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez, both in power in the early ’80s.
What is Spain? Juan Carlos I is credited for his role in Spain’s peaceful transition to democracy.
This 1985 classic centers around a magical train to the North Pole.
What is The Polar Express? Written by Chris Van Allsburg, in 2004 it was adapted to a film that features the voice of Tom Hanks.
In the 1960s and ’70s, this was a popular exercise for many, especially double Dutch games.
What is jump rope? Although originally popular with boys, girls began to jump rope for exercise when they were excluded from sports like football and hockey.
This American Western historical drama television series about the Ingalls family, who live on a farm on Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s–90s
What is Little House on the Prairie.
This term was defined in 1974 and refers to a display screen that works by tactile input.
What is touch screen? An early touch screen was created by Dr. G. Samuel Hurst in 1970.
This country’s leaders have included Georges Pompidou (JORI PAAM-pi-doo) from 1969–1974 and Valery Giscard d’Estaing (vah-leh-REE zhees-KAR deh-STANG) from 1974–1981.
What is France? During Pompidou’s presidency, he notably strengthened the nation’s economy.
This British author wrote a seven-volume fantasy series published from 1997 to 2007. She was working as a researcher and bilingual secretary for Amnesty International in 1990 when she conceived the idea for this series that focused on wizardry and took the world by storm.
Who is JK Rowling and the series was the Harry Potter series.
Conceived by Dr. Kenneth Cooper and meaning “using oxygen,” this type of exercise was popularized by Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons.
What is aerobics? In the 1980s, step aerobics emerged as an offshoot of aerobics classes.
This super star was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States. and died on August 16, 1977 (age 42 years), Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
Who is Elvis Presley.
Also called “docs,” the Oxford English Dictionary traces this shoe brand to 1969. It was popular throughout the ’70s.
What are Dr. Martens? The name of this heavy footwear comes from a real person, Dr. Klaus Maertens.