It's A Numbers Game
The World in 1950
U.S. States
Condiments
Sheep
100

This is the number of states in the United States that begin with the letter "M" 

8 states: Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Missouri, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Minnesota, and Maine 

100

This popular musical film starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds was released in 1950 and featured the song "Make 'Em Laugh" 

Singin' in the Rain

100

This state was an independent republic before joining the United States in 1845.

Texas

100

Invented in the 1920s, this creamy, tangy sauce is made from mayonnaise, ketchup, and other seasonings and is a popular topping for fries.

Fry Sauce

100

This is the term for a female sheep, commonly used in farming terminology.

Ewe

200

This is the number of planets in our solar system:

8 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. 

9 if you count pluto :)

200

In 1950, this country became the first to successfully detonate an atomic bomb, joining the U.S in the nuclear club. 

Soviet Union

200

This state is home to the first permanent English settlement in America, Jamestown, founded in 1607.

Virginia 

200

This fermented condiment, often used in Asian cuisines, is made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and sometimes sugar, and has a salty umami flavor.

Soy Sauce

200

This famous sheep, cloned in 1996, was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell.

Dolly the Sheep

300

This is the number of zeros in one trillion

12 zeros

300

In 1950, this MLB tam won the World Series, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in four games. 

New York Yankees 

300

The "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is this state's nickname, and it's capital is St. Paul. 

Minnesota

300

Known for its role in BBQ sauces, this tangy condiment is made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, often with a smoky flavor.

Ketchup

300

This term describes a group of sheep, often seen grazing together on farms or in pastures.

Flock

400

This is the number of colors in a standard rainbow:

7 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. 

400

In 1950, this groundbreaking rock-and-roll song by Big Joe Turner was released, later becoming a huge influence on the genre. 

Shake, Rattle, and Roll

400

This state is known as the "Garden State" and is famous for its boardwalk, particularly in Atlantic City. 

New Jersey

400

This Mediterranean condiment is made from tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, commonly served with falafel or pita.

Hummus

400

Sheep have this many stomachs, which they use to help digest tough plant material through a process called rumination.

Four stomachs

500

This is the number of players on a standard soccer team, including substitutes: 

11 players

500

In 1950, this British Monarch celebrated her 24th birthday and began her reign as Queen of the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth ll

500

This state famous for its historic gold rush and became the 31st state in 1850

California

500

This Japanese condiment, often served with sushi, is made from horseradish and mustard seeds, creating a sharp, spicy flavor that clears the sinuses.

Wasabi

500

This classic children's nursery rhyme begins with the line, "Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any..."


Wool

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