What was the most common baby girls name in the 1940s
Mary!
The 1950s saw the astonishing rise in popularity in which kind of heeled shoe?
Stiletto
What percentage of their lives do cats spend sleeping?
70%
What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
Halifax
True or False -
Studies have shown that classical music helps plants grow faster?
False!
What 1946 film features an angel named Clarence?
It's a Wonderful Life
Initially the movie received mixed reviews, it was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and has since become a Christmas classic.
What famous comic strip featuring a boy and a dog debuted on October 2, 1950?
Peanuts
What is the main reason frogs croak?
To attract a mate
Many species have evolved to have distinct features to help them find a mate. For example, the feathers of a peacock and the feet of a blue footed booby
What is the currency of Turkey?
Turkish Lira
What is the day after Christmas known as?
Boxing day
What is the name of he Swedish born actress famous for her roles in Casablanca, Gaslight and The Bells of St. Mary's
Ingrid Bergman
Which fast-food franchise opened its first restaurant in 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah
KFC
What do you call a group of crows?
A murder
Which continent is Cambodia located in?
Asia
The country boarders Vietnam, Thailand and Laos
What is the name of the English rock band formed in London in 1968.
Led Zeppelin
The original Broadway production of this stage musical, which made its debut in 1943, was performed 422 times. Written by the multi-gifted composer Cole Porter, and starring Ethel Merman, this show was particularly designed to show support for soldiers fighting overseas
Boys
Which recipe did Campbell invent and tin in the 50s that's still going strong today?
Green Bean Casserole
What creature has a tongue that can measure the length of its body?
Chameleon
What season does Australia experience in December?
Summer
Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are opposite to those in Europe and North America.
What is the world’s biggest island?
Greenland
What company began production of Italian sports cars in 1947?
Ferrari
What was Sam Cooke's first hit, in 1957, that established him as a global superstar?
You Send Me
The age of a lion can be determined by its....
Nose!
When a lion is born, it has a pink nose. As it ages, small, black spots appear. These grow in size and number as the lion gets older.
What country does the Rhine River run through?
Germany
But, the river also touches Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France and the Netherlands.
Before the Beatles were formed, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison were originally members of which group?
The Quarrymen