Our Changing Lives & Language
We moved from watching them in theaters and drive-ins to collecting them on VHS and DVD formats; now kids stream them on the internet.
What are movies? They’re available on various internet streaming channels such as Prime Video, the Roku Channel, and Netflix.
Official record of your school grades or a written record of spoken words, such as from court proceedings
What is a transcript? One of the threats we often heard from our teachers was, “This will go on your permanent record.” Of course, most of it didn’t, but the threat worked.
The Barbie doll was released in this decade.
What are the 1950s? The doll was released in 1959 and was the first mass-produced doll. Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
He is Mayberry’s beloved sheriff.
Who is Andy Taylor? Barney Fife is his right-hand man. But who really runs the show in Mayberry? Aunt Bee.
This lighter-colored chocolate is often found in candy bars.
What is milk chocolate? It contains more milk solids and milk fats than dark chocolate, and it’s sweeter than dark chocolate.
The American Virgin Islands are St. Thomas, St. Croix, and this.
What is St. John? St. Croix is the largest of the three islands. If you are focused solely on outdoor activities and nature, St. John is the Virgin Island for you.
They used to stop by for a visit, but now we can also communicate with them on screens and social media.
What are friends/loved ones? Increasingly, families communicate today via group text, ensuring everyone gets heard.
A coast-to-coast flight
What is transcontinental? Also known as a transcon, the eastbound night flight is an all-nighter or red-eye flight.
Eight squared equals this.
What is 64? A squared number is multiplied by itself. Eight times eight equals 64 and is written 8 X 8 = 64 or 8² = 64. The square root of 64 is eight, the number multiplied by itself.
On Hawaii Five-O, Steve McGarrett tells this person, “Book ’em.”
Who is Danno? Danno’s full name in the series is Danny Williams.
This candy bar company shares its name with a planet.
What is Mars? The company produces Milky Way bars. Mars also sells Galaxy bars in the UK.
The majority of the world’s coral reefs and islands are found in this ocean.
What is the Pacific? Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems, and the majority are found in Pacific waters. Locals and tourists dive to see this exquisite environment.
This electronic communication device was once used strictly for audio communication between two parties; today, it’s a multifunction device.
What is a phone? Today’s smartphones do everything for us but clean the house. They serve as clocks, flashlights, calendars, cameras, education centers, nutrition counselors, and more.
To change
What is transform? For example, when ice melts, it transforms into water. Another example is a caterpillar that transforms into a butterfly.
Ben Franklin used a kite and a key to experiment with this.
What is electricity? Franklin attached a wire to the top of a silk kite and connected a key to a hemp string, which was attached to a silk string and hung from the kite. Standing in a shed door, he held the silk string. Thankfully, the kite escaped a lightning strike. When he noticed the hemp string standing upright, he moved his hand near the key and felt a spark.
If you love mystery novels, you probably grew up reading books about this female amateur sleuth.
Who is Nancy Drew? Young boys had their own amateur sleuth series: The Hardy Boys.
This chocolate cake is named for a man with the same last name as a European country.
What is German chocolate cake? German chocolate cake was named after Samuel German, an American baker who created a special type of dark baking chocolate in 1852. German chocolate cake is layered and topped with coconut pecan frosting.
This is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea.
What is Cuba? Americans can visit Cuba, but they cannot go there as traditional tourists. An American must fit into one of 12 categories to visit the island nation, such as professional journalists or those holding a “Support for the Cuban People” license.
We were told one of these a day keeps the doctor away; now, it’s a top computer and smartphone brand.
What is Apple? Other major tech brands include Microsoft and Samsung.
A violation or infringement of law, duty, principle, or command
What is transgression? A soldier who goes AWOL commits a serious transgression.
The standard dinner fork and salad fork have this number of tines.
What is four? The salad fork is shorter than the dinner fork and is placed outside the dinner fork.
Jim is the private detective protagonist in this 1970s series, and his father Rocky and friend Angel add color and implied off-color to the show.
What is The Rockford Files? Jim Rockford is an ex-convict who always seems to find himself in trouble through no fault of his own. His problems come with the territory of being a private detective. Often, he and his morally questionable friend Angel help each other when they find themselves in a jam.
This essential small or built-in appliance was initially marketed as the Radarange and has a history entwined with a chocolate bar.
What is a microwave? A Raytheon engineer who worked around radar equipment noticed that his chocolate bar had melted in his pocket. He went on to invent the microwave by discovering that radar emitted microwaves that could heat food. The first microwaves were around six feet tall, weighed 750 pounds, and were marketed to restaurants and labs.
These American Islands are almost entirely volcanic.
What are Hawaiian? Active volcanoes include Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
This was once a time to party, club hop, and flock to the hottest new restaurant, but today many use it as a time to unwind and relax from a harried week.
What is a weekend? Many people use the weekend to prepare for a busy week ahead by cooking entire meals for the coming week.
A medium that permits diffused light to come through without providing a clear view of the object behind it
What is translucent? Examples include bathroom lighting, shower curtains, and paper lanterns.
Collectively, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as these.
What are Jewish High Holy Days? Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement.
He is Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective creation.
Who is Hercule Poirot? Poirot is highly sought-after in retirement and can solve most any case, including the case of the Murder on the Orient Express.
This chocolate company opened a theme park in Pennsylvania.
What is Hershey? Hershey Park (now known as Hersheypark) opened in 1906 so that Hershey employees and their families would have a place to relax, boat, and picnic. Today, it’s a full-fledged theme park open to the public.
This city built three man-made islands in the shape of a palm tree.
What is Dubai? The Palm Islands were built to expand the city’s coastline and host luxury resorts, residences, and entertainment venues.
Transactions used to be completed using cash and credit or debit cards; this popular cryptocurrency is emerging as an alternative payment option.
What is Bitcoin? While most transactions still are completed using credit or debit cards, Bitcoin is gaining traction. Vendors such as Microsoft and AT&T are now accepting Bitcoin for payment.
A person who consistently moves from place to place
What is transient? A modern example is the digital nomad, or remote worker, who can relocate frequently due to the nature of their work.
“Sea cow” and “teddy bear of the sea” are nicknames for this marine animal.
What is a manatee? “Sea cow” is the nickname for the animals in the order Sirenia, which includes manatees, dugongs, and the now-extinct Steller’s sea cows. Manatees are the largest marine herbivores and typically weigh between 800 and 1,200 pounds.
He is the stout, intellectual, crack detective created by Rex Stout.
Who is Nero Wolfe? Fer-de-Lance, the first book in a series of 33 about Wolfe, was published in 1934. Nero Wolfe, a 1981 TV drama series based on the book, stars William Conrad.
This ingredient is missing from white chocolate.
What are cocoa solids? The cocoa solids are responsible for chocolate’s brown color. Cocoa butter is the primary ingredient that gives white chocolate its flavor.
This tiny island nation in the Mediterranean Sea has been occupied by the Roman Empire, Napoleon’s soldiers, and the British Empire.
What is Malta? The tiny country encompasses the islands of Gozo, Malta, and uninhabited Comino, collectively known as the Maltese Islands or Malta. It’s one of the world’s smallest and most densely populated countries. The capital city of Valletta occupies less than one square mile.