The Human Body
Which part of the body has no blood supply and gets oxygen directly from the air?
The cornea
The cornea, the transparent front part of the eye, is unlike the other three options because it has no blood supply.
It was Camelot at the White House in the early 60s. But what sort of jousting was likely to be taking place on the White House lawn?
Touch football
Can you remember Camelot - Jackie in her pillbox hats, JFK's special chair for his bad back, the comedic record album entitled "The First Family"?
The Righteous Brothers were not real brothers, but consisted of Bill Medley and which other singer?
Bobby Hatfield
Medley's voice was a baritone, while Hatfield sang tenor, making an unmistakable combination.
On what early TV western might Rowdy Yates have helped the trail boss round up some cattle rustlers?
Rawhide
Clint Eastwood got his first big break portraying assistant cattle driver Rowdy Yates in this early TV western.
What singer was substituted for Brian Wilson during the Beach Boys' 1965 tour?
Glen Campbell
During the Beach Boys' 1965 tour, Glen Campbell was substituted for Brian Wilson as the lead vocalist.
What's the strongest muscle in the human body by force exerted?
Masseter (jaw muscle)
The masseter muscle, located in the jaw, is considered the strongest muscle in the human body by force exerted.
Americans were innocently enjoying the King, Bobby Vinton and Fabian. Then THEY invaded. From which English city did the Beatles originate?
Liverpool
Flanagan and Allen were a British duo who combined both singing and comedy in their act. Among other things, this led to a very successful recording career. They are associated with which war in particular?
World War II
Bud Flanagan (1896-1968) and Chesney Allen (1893-1982) first met and paired up in 1926 in a revue organised by Florrie Forde, one of the greatest music hall stars of the 20th century.
On what 1950s TV sit-com would you likely have heard one of the characters exclaim, "What a revoltin' development this is!"?
The Life of Riley
William Bendix assumed the role of Chester Riley after Jackie Gleason's departure and had a five season run portraying a blue-collar family man constantly flustered by his wife, kids and neighbors.
The Rosetta Stone was found by a French soldier in 1799. What is the name of the country, famous for Pharaohs, where he found it?
Egypt
The study of The Rosetta Stone has allowed linguists to decipher Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs because the stone contained text written in three different languages, one of which was Ancient Greek.
Which bodily organ can regenerate itself like a lizard's tail?
Liver
The liver is unique among human organs because it has the remarkable ability to regenerate itself even after significant damage or surgical removal.
The grandchildren of baby boomers may feel that their grandparents are older than dirt. But back in the sixties, which laundry detergent claimed to be "stronger than dirt"?
Ajax
How many hours a day of TV did you watch? I'm betting you know that Cheer was "new and blue", that Sugar Frosted Flakes were great and that Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch.
Which duet performed the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" after it was selected for the finale of the movie "Dirty Dancing"?
Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
The song was created by Franke Previte (lyrics), John DeNicola and Don Markowitz (music).
Which highly rated early medical-themed show featured a knowledgeable, ambitious and handsome young intern and his mentor, Doctor Gillespie?
Doctor Kildare
Richard Chamberlain played the lead as Dr. Kildare. Raymond Massey portrayed his medical counselor, Dr. Gillespie, in this early 1960s hospital drama.
The Blue Whale is the largest mammal ever known, but which small creature does it mostly eat?
Krill
Krill are small prawn-like or shrimp-like creatures that mostly feed on plankton.
What's the only human body part incapable of self-repair?
Teeth
Teeth are the only part of the human body that can't naturally repair themselves, unlike bones, skin, or muscles.
A product begun in the 50s found increasing favor in the early 60s - so much so that in 1964 a "Professional Model" became available. A professional model of which of the following devices was introduced in 1964?
Frisbee
Walter Morrison and Warren Franscioni began tossing discs to one another in 1948.
Charlie and Craig Reid were identical twins from Scotland. They achieved chart success under which name?
The Proclaimers
The brothers had hits with 'Letter from America', which made number three on the UK Singles chart in 1987 and 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)', which charted in both the UK and USA the following year.
In what early courtroom drama might you have seen Paul Drake rushing to the courtroom with startling new evidence to help his friend win a trial case?
Perry Mason
A long-running courtroom drama, the title character was played by Raymond Burr whose staff consisted of his lovely secretary, Della Street (Barbara Hale) and his hard-working investigator, Paul Drake (William Hopper).
Sherpa Norgay Tenzing from Nepal and the person I am thinking of, were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Who is this New Zealander?
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary
In 1953 Tenzing and Hillary became the first to reach Mount Everest's summit.
What part of the body has the highest concentration of sweat glands?
Soles of the feet
The year 1963 found Peter O'Toole allied with Omar Sharif nominated for best actor and best supporting actor respectively for their roles in which 1962 film?
Lawrence of Arabia
Although both men were nominated, neither O'Toole nor Sharif won Oscars in 1963
George and Ira Gershwin created the song "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" for the movie "Shall We Dance". Who performed the number?
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
A funny song comparing the pronunciation of the same words. Fred and Ginger performed this song while on roller skates!
On what early TV drama might detective Stu Bailey have given career advice to young Gerald Kookson?
77 Sunset Strip
"77 Sunset Strip" followed the adventures of private detectives Stuart Bailey (Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.) and Jeff Spencer (Roger Smith).
What does the state flag of Alabama have in common with the flag of Scotland?
Saint Andrew's Saltire cross
The Scottish flag was adopted in the 16th century.
Alabama's current flag was adopted in 1895.
What's the only bone in the human body not connected to another bone?
Hyoid
The hyoid bone is unique because it's the only bone in the human body not directly connected to any other bones. Instead of being connected to any bones, it is suspended in the neck by ligaments and muscles, specifically supporting the tongue, voice box (larynx), and swallowing movements.
In 1964, Ford introduced what many considered "a poor man's corvette". What feature did the two cars share?
Available fourspeed transmission
Did your family have a 1964 Mustang? Which did your parents do first, sell the Mustang or throw out your baseball card collection? Did they at least keep the car long enough for you to have a chance to drive it? Did they give it to your brother instead of you? OK, confess - it had an automatic transmission didn't it?
Released in 1983, "Islands in the Stream" was made famous by the singing duet, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Which famous band wrote the song?
Bee Gees
The song was written by the Gibb brothers, Barry, Robin and Maurice.
On what kid-oriented early TV adventure show would Penny and Clipper have helped their uncle, who also happens to be a pilot, bring outlaws to justice?
Sky King
Skyler (a.k.a Sky) King (Kirby Grant) was a modern rancher who used a Cessna twin-engine plane (The Songbird) instead of a horse to help keep law and order in and around the Flying Crown Ranch where he lived with his niece Penny and nephew Clipper.
Which is the world's oldest currency that is still in use today?
the British pound
The British pound has been in continuous use since Anglo-Saxon times making it approximately 1200 years old.
Which internal organ is the most energy-consuming?
Brain
The brain is the most energy-demanding organ in the human body, using about 20% of total energy despite making up only around 2% of body weight.
If you had taken a minimum wage job in 1960, what would you have been paid per hour?
$1.00
Things sure were cheap in the early 60s - new cars for $2,000, new houses for $20,000... and laborers for $1.00 an hour! Adjusted for inflation, the minimum wage climbed almost 20% between 1960 and 1965.
Which instrumental duet was performed in the movie "Deliverance"?
Dueling Banjos
The song "Dueling Banjos" was written in 1955 by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith. It was originally called "Feudin' Banjos".
Bud might have feared Betty would tell their parents that he cheated on a history test on what 1950's family sit-com?
Father Knows Best
"Father Knows Best" followed the daily lives of the Anderson family - father Jim, mother Margaret and their three children (Betty, Bud and Kathy).
What of the following animals is related to the giraffe?
Okapi
The okapi is the only living relative of the giraffe. The okapi has a similar body shape to a giraffe, but with a much shorter neck in relation to its body size. Like a giraffe, an okapi has large, upright ears and a long, dark, prehensile tongue, like a giraffe's, to help it strip leaves from plants in its rainforest home.
Which of these body parts appears to continue growing, even in old age?
Nose
The nose is one of the few parts of the body that continues to grow throughout life, but not in the way you might think.
In 1964, about what threat did the Surgeon General of the United States issue his first warning?
Smoking cigarettes
While we cowered under our desks fearful of nuclear annihilation, approximately 50% of our parents regularly smoked the cigarettes that would be the foremost reason for our parents dying before reaching their life expectancy.
Which duet by Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond made it to number one on the Billboard charts in 1978?
You Don't Bring Me Flowers
All of these songs can be found on the 2002 album "Duets".
On what popular western might Lucas have enlisted the help of Marshal Torrance when illegal squatters began to settle on the North Fork ranch?
The Rifleman
Tall, rugged Chuck Connors starred as Lucas McCain, widowed owner of the North Fork ranch who was also raising his son, Mark (Johnny Crawford).
In which part of the ancient world was lettuce first farmed?
Egypt
Lettuce was first cultivated in ancient Egypt for the production of oil from its seeds and for its edible leaves as early as 2680 BC