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100

Before razors were normal, women sometimes removed leg hair by scrubbing with this rough volcanic rock.

What is a Pumice Stone?

100

This precious metal caused Montana's population to boom in the 1800s.

What is gold?

100

Boomers answer this immediately, while Gen Z waits to emotionally prepare. 

What is a phone call?

100

This salty liquid from pickles is a popular old trick for these.

What are cramps?

100

This 1970s pattern-heavy fabric trend made many outfits look like your grandma's couch.

What is a Paisley pattern?

200

Before adhesive pads, many women used this waist-worn item with clips to hold a menstrual pad in place, and it was common into the mid-1900s.

What is a sanitary belt?

200

People wave at strangers on the road in Montana. In many countries, this would be seen as what?

Confusing or unusual.

200

Boomers tend to print this, while Genz Z prefers to keep it on their phone.

What are directions/tickets/documents?

200

If you see cows laying down in a field, it means this is coming soon.

What is rain?

200

This boot style rose to just below the knee and became iconic in 1960s.

What are go-go boots?

300

In the 1950s, this deodorant style became popular after being inspired by a totally different invention: the ballpoint pen.

What is roll-on deodorant?

300

Seeing wildlife on the road is common in Montana, in many other major cities this is the most common "wildlife" that is seen.

What is a pigeon?

300

Boomers still use this to pay bills, while Gen Z is like “what even IS that?”

What is a check?

300

If your hand itches, you’re about to receive this.

What is money?

300

This accessory was worn over leggings and under sweatshirts to "complete the look" in the 1980s.

What are leg warmers?

400

In the 1700s, women used pomade made from this to help hairstyles last for days.

What is animal fat?

400

In Montana makeup is often minimal for daily life. In places like South Korea, women often follow this many skincare steps.

What is 10 or more steps?

400

Boomers give directions using landmarks and “turn left at the old gas station,” while Gen Z simply does this.

Uses Google Maps.
400

According to folklore, if you sneeze, it means someone is doing this to you.

What is thinking about you?

400

This early 2000s fashion trend involved wearing denim from head to toe.

What is a Canadian Tuxedo?

500

In the 1700s, some women wore hairstyles so tall and heavily powdered that stories claimed they struggled with this in their hair. 

What are bugs (and even mice)?

500

In Montana weather is a top conversation topic but In many countries, small talk focuses more on these two things.

What is food or family?

500

Boomers see this punctuation as polite, while Gen Z sees it as aggressive.

What is a period at the end of a text? (Bonus points for "Thumbs Up Emoji".

500

Spilling salt brings bad luck—unless you do this.

What is throwing it over your shoulder?

500

This hairstyle in the 1960s involved a rounded, teased shape worn high ont he head.

What is a "beehive"?

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