The 1950s
In 1950, this agency released the first 10 Most Wanted list.
What is the FBI? The previous year, the International News Service ran a story on “the worst of the worst” fugitives, and a tip from someone who saw a photo led to the conviction of a three-time murderer.
When royal women are on official engagements and wear a dress or skirt, they must wear hose or tights of one of these two colors.
What is black or nude? This is not a written rule, but it is expected.
Old-style analog phones use this feature to input the phone number.
What is a dial? The dial was invented in 1891. These phones are called rotary phones.
This is the fastest growing woody plant.
What is bamboo? There’s no need to fertilize bamboo; it self-fertilizes. Its leaves act as a mulch when they drop, and as they decompose, they return nutrients to the soil.
Comb, brush, razor
What is razor? Combs and brushes style hair; razors remove hair.
This tennis tournament begins in June.
What is Wimbledon? It’s the oldest tennis tournament, part of the Grand Slam, and played on grass.
Home entertainment was transformed with the introduction of this electronic.
What is color TV? RCA was the first to invent and bring color TV to market. Color was first broadcast in 1953 but became more widely adopted in the 1960s.
This classic real estate board game is off limits.
What is Monopoly? The prohibition is because the game can become vicious.
This is the United States’ emergency phone number.
What is 911? It’s easy to remember, and it was introduced in 1968.
During the 1600s, these bulbs were worth more than gold.
What are tulips? At the peak of Tulipmania, the price for one tulip bulb was around 5,200 guilders. In today’s dollars, the bulb sold for around $250,000.
Ben Casey, Dr. Kildare, Perry Mason
What is Perry Mason? It is the only TV show that isn’t a TV medical drama; it’s a legal drama.
This is June’s most common birthstone.
What is pearl? The other two are Alexandrite and moonstone.
This “Rebel Without a Cause” became the symbol of teenage rebellion.
Who is James Dean? His three films are Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. He was also an auto racer, and he died because of injuries sustained in a car crash on his way to a racing event.
Royals don’t give autographs for this reason.
What is the risk of forgery? Kate broke the rules by signing “Catherine” to an official letter.
This invention inspired the telephone.
What is the telegraph? Telegraphs were used for written messages. Western Union delivered its last telegram in 2006.
Avocado, zucchini, and pumpkin are classified as this type of plant because they have seeds.
What is fruit? Fruits can contain a single seed, like an avocado, or many seeds, like a zucchini or pumpkin.
Salmon, crab, tuna
What is crab? Crab is the only shellfish on the list.
This is one of June’s two birth flowers. (Name one of them.)
What is rose or honeysuckle? The primary birth flower is the rose, but people can choose the one they prefer.
This movement gained momentum after the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What is the Civil Rights Movement? Rosa Parks’ arrest sparked the boycott when she refused to give up her seat on the bus.
Married royals replace hats with these at 6 p.m.
What are tiaras? Unmarried royals do not wear these crown jewels.
This feature on a smartphone suggests the next word you might want to type.
What is a keyboard? That’s one use of AI we can all cheer. It’s called predictive text, and it makes composing a message so much easier than entering every word on a tiny keyboard.
Saffron comes from this plant.
What is the crocus? Specifically, it comes from the stigma of the fall-blooming crocus. It is hand-harvested, and the stigma is also removed by hand, which contributes to its high cost.
Peridot, ruby, sapphire
What is peridot? Ruby and sapphire are precious stones; peridot is not. The diamond is the rarest gemstone. The only precious gemstones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald.
In June 1215, this monumental charter was signed by King John of England.
What is Magna Carta? It extended a slate of liberties to the English people.
Men’s fashion evolved to the Ivy League look, featuring these shirts and loafers.
What is a button-down? Some of the fashions, such as Oxford button-down shirts and khakis, remain popular.
While on official engagements, the royals never eat this protein from the sea.
What is shellfish? They avoid it due to the risk of food poisoning. They rarely eat garlic and avoid rich sauces.
Before callers could complete calls themselves, they relied on these women to make the calls for them.
Who are switchboard operators? As automatic switching took over, the number of switchboard operators declined. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 1,460 operators remained in 2019.
This South American country is named after a tree.
What is Brazil? The Brazil nut tree is one of the tallest trees in the rainforest.
Persea americana, Lepus, Rosa
What is Lepus? It’s the name of the genus of animals that includes rabbits. The other two belong to the plant kingdom. Persea americana is an avocado, and Rosa is a rose.
June was once this month of the year.
What is fourth? Before Julius Caesar moved June to the sixth month, the calendar had only 10 months.
This folk artist had her first art exhibition in Europe at 89 years old.
Who is Grandma Moses? Her art was first introduced to Europe in 1950, with stops in Vienna, Munich, Salzburg, Berne, the Hague, and Paris.
Queen Mary, wife of King George V, had a dollhouse collection that featured these modern conveniences. Name one of them.
What is plumbing or electricity? The dollhouses were miniature palaces and featured real, miniature books.
Alexander Graham Bell suggested this greeting when answering the phone.
What is “ahoy”? Thomas Edison suggested “hello,” and it’s the most common greeting in English-speaking countries.
Ferns and mosses are two common plants that reproduce through these.
What are spores? Most plants reproduce via seeds. Spores travel through the air to procreate. Algae are marine plants that reproduce by releasing spores that are carried by water.
Dog, cat, rabbit (The one that is not a Chinese zodiac animal)
What is cat? The 12 animals are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
This is the name for June’s full moon.
What is strawberry moon? The Algonquin tribe named it for the month during which wild strawberries were harvested.