Myth Busters
The Nifty Fifties
Ad Campaigns
Days of the Week
100

This never strikes twice. 

Lightning

100

In 1957, the soviets launched this animal into space. 

Dog 

100

This over-the-counter medication is billed as "plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is." 

Alka-Seltzer

100

TGIF 

Thank goodness it's Friday 

200

We were told as children that if we took part on this summertime activity after eating, we would get muscle camp. 

Swimming 

200

This 1950s invention makes it easier to steer your car when driving. 

Power Steering 

200

This fast-food burger restaurant was famous for its "Where's the beef?" 

Wendys 

200

Hump Day 

Wednesday 

300

Some say adding this to water makes it boil faster. 

Salt 

300
In 1955, these two labor organizations merged to form the huge umbrella organization under which most labor unions fall.
AFL and CIO 
300

"A little dab'll do ya" 

BrylCreem

300

Federal election day in the US 

Tuesday 

400

We have been told this French military leader and emperor is short. In fact, we have named a " Short man's complex" after him. 

Napoleon 

400

In 1959, the airlines were launched into this age. 

Jet 

400

Owners believe this Bavarian auto's slogan should be "bring money or walk" instead of "Ultimate Driving Machine". 

BMW

400

Presidents' Day and Martin Luther King's Birthday 

Monday 

500

Tv shows have taught us that we must wait at least this long before reporting a missing person. 

24 Hours 

500

The four-minute mile was first achieved by this person in 1954.

Roger Bannister

500

This car rental company proudly admitted they weren't No. 1 when they ran with the tagline " We try Harder" 

Avis

500

Seventh day Adventists' sabbath 

Saturday 

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