Breaking Stalin's Nose
How did Sasha break Stalin's plaster nose?
He accidentally hit the statue with the metal tip of the Communist banner.
Harlan (Col.) Sanders is most associated with what popular fast food chain?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
What was the name of Hopalong Cassidy's horse on the popular western TV show Hopalong Cassidy?
Who performed the iconic 1950's song, "Rock Around the Clock?"
Billy Haley and the Comets
In the 1950's, what were school dances held in the gymnasium called?
Sock Hops
In a letter, who does Sasha thank for his "happy childhood?"
This fast food burger chain is considered to be the first to develop a drive-thru dining business.
Jack in the Box
Singer and band leader, Desi Arnaz, was a part of the cast of which television show?
I Love Lucy
Finish the name of TEXAN Buddy Holly's band: Buddy Holly and The _________.
Crickets
What was the leading toothpaste brand in the 1950's?
Colgate
What is a komunalka?
Sonic
What state is the setting of the movie, Giant, starring James Dean?
TEXAS
Jerry Lee Lewis was famous for playing this instrument.
Piano
Television "rabbit ears" is the nickname for which part of a television set?
antennae
Where did Sasha's father tell Sasha to go if anything ever happens to him?
to his aunt's (his father's sister's) apartment
This fast food chain was the first to develop an assembly line method for making their food, allowing for much faster service.
McDonald's
Where did TV and movie star Gene Autry "The Singing Cowboy" purchase his first guitar?
the Sears and Roebuck catalog
Elvis Presley, "The King of Rock 'N' Roll," was born in Tupelo, ___________.
Mississippi
What is the royal residence of the ruling monarch (queen) in London, England?
Buckingham Palace
Who is the PROTAGONIST of this story?
Sasha
What city hosted the very first Whataburger franchise?
Famous anchorman (and TEXAN) Walter Cronkite appeared on what major network throughout the 50's, 60's, and 70's?
CBS
Which Texas city was the start of Buddy Holly's musical career?
Lubbock, Texas
In the 1950's, which sport was known as "the national pastime?"
baseball