20th Century Solo Artists
He made his debut with four of his siblings. As a solo artist, he recorded the Thriller album.
Who is Michael Jackson? Thriller is one of the top-selling albums of all time. One of the most popular singles on the album is “Billie Jean.”
Molded salads are made with this jiggly ingredient.
What is Jell-O? These dishes were once a big hit in church basements after the Sunday service.
Colonel Sanders now calls this brand KFC.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken? The company officially shortened the name in 1991.
When it was built in the 1930s, this building was the tallest building in New York City.
What is Empire State Building? It was built in a year and a half, and it stands at 1,250-feet tall, but it is no longer the tallest building in the city.
EST (time)
What is eastern standard time? The world has a total of 24 time zones.
This trumpeter and singer is best known for the classics “What a Wonderful World” and “Hello Dolly!”
Who is Louis Armstrong? He gained wide exposure from his Broadway appearance in the revue “Hot Chocolates,” and he toured until his death.
This brand’s box of ingredients is added to hamburger and cooked on the stovetop.
What is Hamburger Helper? It usually consists of pasta and flavorings.
We used to call it Dunkin’ Donuts, but today it is known by this one word.
What is Dunkin’? They still sell donuts, but the emphasis now is on drinks, and it has streamlined its donut offerings.
This Italian structure leans no matter how many times it undergoes renovation.
What is Leaning Tower of Pisa? It was built in 1173.
PR
What is public relations? Simply put, marketing is focused on sales, and public relations is focused on keeping a positive reputation of a company or person.
This folk, rock, and pop singer is known for his Grammy-winning hit “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Handy Man.”
Who is James Taylor? He was inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Frozen dinners used to be named for what people would watch while eating them.
What are TV dinners? They were cooked in the oven, not the microwave.
Walmart used to be spelled differently before it took this punctuation mark out of its name.
What is hyphen? Its internet traffic soared after the hyphen was removed.
Fred and Wilma Flintstone live in this cartoon city.
What is Bedrock? The address has varied among the episodes: 345 Cave Stone Road, 1313 Cobblestone Way, and 222 Rocky Way.
NFL
What is National Football League? The other major leagues are MLB (Major League Baseball), NBA (National Basketball Association), and NHL (National Hockey League).
This British superstar pianist, performer, composer, and multiple Grammy award winner has recorded and performed “Your Song,”
Who is Elton John? His Elton John AIDS Foundation hosts a Grammy Awards viewing each year to fund patient care and AIDS prevention education.
This kind of ham comes in a can.
What is deviled? It’s similar to a canned version of ham salad.
Hugh Hefner originally named and almost published his magazine as Stag Party.
What is Playboy? The name was changed when the publisher of Stag magazine threatened legal action.
It is the largest desert in the United States.
What is Mojave? It spreads across Nevada, Arizona, and California and receives less than two inches of rain per year.
MBA
What is master of business administration? People who pursue an MBA are often hoping to fast-track a career in upper management.
This blind artist dropped the “Little” from his name when his voice changed and is known for hits such as “I Just Called to Say I Love You,”
Who is Stevie Wonder? He has had more than 50 hit singles, many hitting multiple charts.
This Hormel canned mystery meat contains pork and ham, salt, water, potato starch & sugar; is shaped like a brick; and can be baked, fried, or eaten out of the can.
What is SPAM? A Hormel vice president’s brother won $100 for the name SPAM in a naming contest.
These kitchen items used to be called pressure cookers; today’s modern, electric version is called this.
What is instant pot or “instapot”? People who were scared to use pressure cookers rely on these appliances to cook in no time flat.
This is the Chicago Cubs’ field.
What is Wrigley Field? Built in 1914, the field is the second-oldest field in MLB.
OTC, as in medication
What is over-the-counter? You do not need a prescription for over-the-counter medications.