1950s Trivia
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Animal Trivia
100
Who was on the cover of the first Playboy magazine
Marilyn Monroe
Published in December 1953, the first issue was undated, as Hefner was unsure there would be a second. He produced it in his Hyde Park kitchen. The first centerfold was Marilyn Monroe, although the photograph used had been taken for a calendar rather than for Playboy. The first issue sold out within weeks. The cover price was 50¢ and known circulation was 53,991
100
Where did candy canes originate?
Germany
1670: Legend says a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany bent straight sugar sticks into a shepherd's crook shape. He handed them to restless choir children to keep them quiet during Christmas services.
100
What's the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches
18 inches
1936 (Standardization): The 18-inch hoop diameter and backboard dimensions were officially standardized worldwide just as basketball debuted at the Olympic Games
100
Havana is the birthplace of what cocktail?
The Mojito
The mojito originated in Havana, Cuba, during the 16th century, beginning as a crude medicinal tonic for sailors before evolving into a world-famous cocktail
100
What is a group of cats called?
A clowder
Origin: The word dates back to the late 18th century as a variant of the word "clutter" or "clot," meaning a lumped mass or collection of things
200
What was the name of the ranch on TV's Bonanza?
The Ponderosa
is an American Western television series that ran on NBC from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 431 episodes. Bonanza is NBC's longest-running Western, the second-longest-running Western series on American network television (behind CBS's Gunsmoke), and one of the longest-running, live-action American series.
200
Which reindeer is named after thunder?
Donner: the German word for thunder is Donner
200
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
Turkey
Three consecutive strikes in bowling is called a "turkey" because bowling alleys historically rewarded players with a real turkey for achieving this difficult feat
200
Haggis is the national dish of which country?
Scotland
Haggis is a savory pudding and sausage containing sheep's pluck (heart, liver, and lungs), minced with chopped onion, oatmeal, suet, seasonings, and salt, mixed with stock, and cooked while traditionally encased in the animal's stomach
200
Which animal has the thickest fur of any mammal?
Sea Otter
native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. Adult sea otters typically weigh between 30–100 lbs, making them the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals. Unlike most marine mammals, the sea otter's primary form of insulation is an exceptionally thick coat of fur, the densest in the animal kingdom. Although it can walk on land, the sea otter is capable of living exclusively in the ocean.
300
Name the TV crime drama headed by Elliot Ness
The Untouchables
An American crime drama television series produced ran from 1959 to 1963 on the ABC television network. Based on the memoir, it fictionalizes the experiences of a Prohibition agent fighting crime in Chicago in the 1930s with the help of a special team of agents handpicked for their courage, moral character and incorruptibility, nicknamed the Untouchables.
300
In 1979, women's groups protested which Christmas song?
Grandma got run over by a reindeer!
The Gray Panthers, an advocacy group for seniors, protested the 1979 holiday novelty song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" because they viewed it as ageist and hostile toward elderly women.
300
How many dimples does an average golf ball have?
336
Smooth Beginnings: In the mid-1800s, golfers used a solid rubber-like ball called a "gutty," which started out completely smooth. The Accidental Discovery: Golfers noticed that older balls covered in nicks, scuffs, and scratches actually flew straighter and farther than brand-new smooth balls
300
How many floors are in the Empire State Building?
102 with a secret floor 103
Floors 1 to 85: Commercial and office spaces spanning over 2.1 million square feet.
Floor 80: Gift shops, exhibits, and the famous Valentine's Day wedding venue.
Floor 86: The iconic, open-air 360-degree main observation deck.
Floor 102: The newly enclosed, floor-to-ceiling glass indoor observatory.
Floor 103: A small, restricted-access utility and balcony area reserved mostly for celebrities, dignitaries, and staff.
The Spire: The remaining upper height reaches a total of 1,454 feet including the 204-foot broadcast antenna
300
How do you determine the age by a lion
By its nose
You can estimate a lion's age by looking at the amount of black pigment and freckles on its nose, which changes from bright pink to solid black as the animal gets older
400
Four days after he was killed in a car crash, the film "Rebel Without a cause was released. Who was he?
James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955)
was an American actor. He became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood in the 1950s, and his impact on cinema and popular culture was profound, although his career lasted only five years.
400
What was the name of the Angel who told Mary she would have a child?
Gabriel
400
Which golf tournament did Tiger Woods win by 12 strokes cementing his first-ever major championship win?
The Masters
The Masters Tournament was founded in 1934 by legendary amateur golfer Bobby Jones and investment banker Clifford Roberts at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia
400
How many islands does Spain have?
179 islands
Primarily split between the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, alongside several smaller islets and plazas de soberanía near North Africa.
400
How far away can a wolf smell its prey?
Two miles
A wolf's nose has up to 280 million to 300 million scent receptors, compared to only 5 million to 6 million in humans. Also, independent nostrils: Each nostril can move separately. This helps wolves figure out the exact direction a smell is coming from.
- Deep Tracking: Wolves can even smell a carcass or prey buried deep under snow
500
Who sang the popular song from the 1950s titled Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).
Harry Belafonte
500
What bird is the most common bird to see on the Christmas cards and why?
Robin.
It's said the Red Robin was at the foot of the cross when Jesus was crucified and a drop of Jesus's blood fell onto the Robin's chest.
500
What color are football goalposts?
Yellow
Up until 1966, professional football goalposts were traditionally painted white. The NFL changed the rule in 1966—mandating bright gold/yellow starting with the 1967 season—coinciding with the introduction of the modern single-stanchion "slingshot" design.
500
Where is the Parthenon located?
Athens
The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BC in thanksgiving for the Greek victory over the Persian invaders during the Greco-Persian Wars.[10] Like most Greek temples, the Parthenon also served as the city treasury.
500
What animal has the most powerful bite?
A hippopotamus
has a crushing bite force of 1,800 to 2,000 PSI (pounds per square inch), making it the strongest bite of any living land mammal