Co-star Multiple Times
This iconic Hollywood pair stars in many films together, including 1971’s Under Milk Wood and 1963’s Cleopatra
Who are Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton? The two met while filming Cleopatra and famously were married twice—in 1964 and again in 1975
Founded in the 1960s, this sandwich shop became a franchise in 1974 and still encourages customers to “Eat Fresh” today
What is Subway? The founder opened his first location to pay off his college tuition.
They won the 1986 Super Bowl, beating the New England Patriots 46–10 and returning victorious to the Windy City
Who are the Chicago Bears? Defender Richard Dent was named the MVP of that game
This common kitchen slow-cooking appliance was unveiled by the Rival Manufacturing company at a 1971 housewares show.
What is the Crock-Pot? The slow cooker originated in 1936 in a Lithuanian village, where Jewish families prepared stews slowly on Fridays
Though these land areas can be cold, they are usually known for their hot, dry climate.
What are deserts? The Antarctic continent is the outlier; it’s a huge desert, even though it’s cold.
Robert Redford stars alongside her in several films, including 1967’s Barefoot in the Park and 1979’s The Electric Horseman.
Who is Jane Fonda? The pair reunited for a picture in 2017 called Our Souls at Night.
This bite-sized McDonald’s favorite was introduced nationally in 1982 and is still a dippable bestseller today
What are McNuggets? A classically trained French chef created the recipe for the nuggets.
In October 1974, he knocked out George Foreman and took back the heavyweight boxing champion title.
Who is Muhammad Ali? Ali had lost his world heavyweight title in 1967 after refusing to fight in the Vietnam War
In 1986, Panasonic began selling this domestic baking machine, which allows users to create rye, sourdough, and other recipes
What is a bread machine? An industrial version has existed since the 1890s, but Panasonic’s was a first for home bakers.
Pottery is fired in these hot ovens
What are kilns? Temperatures for home kilns typically range from 2,000º to 2,400º Fahrenheit (1,093º to 1,316º Celsius).
Many of Al Pacino’s films co-star this screen legend, including The Godfather series, Goodfellas, and Dog Day Afternoon.
Who is Robert De Niro? They both appear in 2019’s The Irishman, which was Pacino’s first collaboration with filmmaker Martin Scorsese
In 1995, this chain introduced its stuffed crust pizza, advertised as a crust so good you “eat it backwards.”
What is Pizza Hut? The chain also boasts the first outer-space pizza delivery to the International Space Station.
In 1981, this team (formerly from New York themselves) beat the Yankees 4–2 in the World Series.
Who are the Los Angeles Dodgers? It was their fifth World Series title
Emerging in the 1970s, these coffee machines were promoted by Joe DiMaggio and became popular Christmas gifts
What is Mr. Coffee? The machine claimed to use an ideal 200ºF (93.3ºC) setting for the water, producing a strong but not bitter coffee.
This once powered trains.
What is steam? Hot steam under immense pressure powered the trains
This comedic duo appears together in Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
Who are Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder? Despite their on-screen chemistry, the two had a tumultuous friendship.
This chain discontinued its McDeluxe (aka the McDLT) burger in the 1990s because of its complex packaging
What is McDonald’s? The unique burger came in a two-sided Styrofoam container, which did not meet the company’s new environmentally friendly standards.
At the 1972 Summer Olympics, held in this city, swimmer Mark Spitz won a recordsetting seven gold medals.
What is Munich? His record was not broken until 2008, when swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics.
This former heavyweight champ began selling his “lean, mean grilling machine” in the mid-’90s.
Who is George Foreman? The grill was created by Michael Boehm, who wanted the fat to drip off the grill’s angled surface.
Magma is made of these melted or partially melted materials
What are rocks? The liquefied rock is called magma when it is below Earth’s surface. Upon eruption, it is called lava. Temperatures range between 1,300º and 2,400º Fahrenheit (700º to 1,300º Celsius).
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan act in many films together, including this 1993 Nora Ephron romantic comedy about a widower in Seattle.
What is Sleepless in Seattle? The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
In November 1970, this chain introduced the first modern drive-thru, serving square patties and Frosty desserts through a window.
What is Wendy’s? The drive-thru concept was so new that customers needed instructions on how to order.
1960s and 1970s winners of this championship race have included Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg LeMond, and Miguel Induráin.
What is the Tour de France? Merckx, Induráin, and Hinault have each won the Tour de France five times.
A 1980 Ginsu commercial for these products popularized the catchphrase “But wait, there’s more!”
What are knives? The commercials became popular because of their over-the-top hawking of the products.
The heat of peppers is measured on this scale.
What is the Scoville scale? Bell peppers are in the 2,000-unit range. The hottest pepper, the Carolina Reaper, can reach 2.2 million Scoville units.