Fashion
Name a 1990s mens hairstyle that required them to dye the tips of their hair.
Frosted tips!
Moon walking became popular in what decade?
1980s! This dance became popular from Michael Jackson.
Which toy consists of a light box with small coloured plastic pegs?
Lite Brite! A Lite Brite is a toy that many children used in the 90s. It consists of a light box with small coloured plastic pegs that fit into a panel to create a picture that lit up.
What McDonalds item was introduced in 1981?
Chicken nuggets!
What is the name of the world's first successful talking doll?
Chatty Cathy! It was invented by Ruth and Elliot Handler. This doll could speak 11 phrases when you pulled the cord on its back.
Wearing a Peter Pan collar was popular in what decade?
1960s! This was often seen on dresses, blouses and shirts. It is a small, rounded collar that lies flat against the neckline. It was popular for its elegant look. This look is still used today on clothing.
Which band released the song "Dancing Queen" in 1976?
ABBA!
Which decade was the Rubik's Cube invented?
1970s! Professor Erno Rubik created the Rubik’s Cube to help his students learn about shapes and space. He never planned for it to be a toy, but by 1979, it became super popular. Now, over 350 million have been sold!
What type of bed was popular in the 1980s?
Waterbeds! In 1987, 20 percent of all mattress sales were waterbeds.
What 1960s toy could cook food?
The Easy Bake Oven!
Wearing tie-dye clothing became very popular in what decade?
1970s! Tie-dye a huge trend in the ‘70s, often paired with crochet. It was popular with rockers, heavy metal fans, and free-spirited fashion lovers alike.
Who was the most successful artist from the 1980s that is still well known today?
Michael Jackson!
What ball was invented in the 1960s and was known as the world's first indoor ball?
The Nerf Ball! It is a four inch foam ball that was known for being the world's first indoor ball. It came in the colours blue, green, red, orange, purple and yellow.
1990s! Google was founded on September 4th, 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
What do the letters in the band name "ABBA" stand for?
The first letter of each band members first names! The letters in the name ABBA stand for the band member’s first names: Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn, and Anni-Frid.
What are loafers?
Shoes from the 1980s!
Name 1 dance from the 1960s.
The Twist, Mashed Potato and Holly Gully.
Name 1 toy from the 1980s.
Cabbage Patch Dolls, Care Bears, Game Boy and an Atari!
What film came out in 1997 and was the highest-grossing film of the decade?
The Titanic! The highest-grossing film of the decade was The Titanic and it came out in 1997.
What is an Atari 2600?
A video game console! This console brought video games to the world! Even though it cost $200 back then (about $800 today), it became a huge part of gaming history.
Wearing leg warmers became popular in what decade?
1980s! Leg warmers were a must-have accessory for all women's attire. Women wore leg warmers with everything in the 80s.
The song "Barbie Girl" by Aqua was released in what decade?
1990s!
What is a Sony Walkman?
A music device! Before smartphones, people used the Sony Walkman to listen to music on the go. Released in 1979, it played cassette tapes and used AA batteries. Sony thought they’d sell 5,000, but in just two months, they sold over 50,000!
What country did the 1960 Valdivia earthquake happen in?
Chile! The strongest earthquake was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile. It had a magnitude of 9.5 and happened on May 22, 1960.
What 60s artist was famous for painting everyday objects such as soup cans?
Andy Warhol! We did a painting craft this month, which is similar to his art!