Chocolate Bars
Which popular candy bar, introduced in 1932 and widely enjoyed in the 1950s, consists of nougat topped with caramel and covered in milk chocolate?
Mars bar. From 1939 to 1945, Mars bars were distributed to troops in the UK and prisoners of war in Germany.
This 1989 flick won thanks in part to the charming performance of Jessica Tandy, who plays the title character.
What is Driving Miss Daisy? The movie is based on the real story of Will Coleman. Some of Coleman’s descendants make cameo appearances in the film.
No collection of 1960s albums is complete without this British Fab Four, consisting of John, Paul, Ringo, and George.
Who are the Beatles? Twenty Beatles tunes hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Those hits include “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Come Together,” and “Let It Be.”
George Orwell’s “other” book, not 1984, was once mandatory reading in high school.
What is Animal Farm? Some call it allegory; others call it satire. Either way, it addresses the Stalinist revolution and life under the tyrannical regime that unfolded afterward.
What classic gelatin desert became a household staple in the 1950s?
Jell-O. There is an entire museum dedicated to Jell-O in Le Roy, New York, where it was invented.
Which chocolate bar, originally introduced in the UK in 1935 and later launched in the United States in 1969, is known for its distinctive wafer layers and the slogan “Have a break, have a…”?
KitKat. Nestlé owns KitKat in most countries, while the Hershey Company has the rights to manufacture and sell KitKat in the United States.
Ben Kingsley, a British actor of Indian descent, plays the title role in this Best Picture winner from 1982.
What is Gandhi? The biopic of Mahatma Gandhi was funded in part by the Indian government.
Brian Wilson formed this band, mostly remembered for songs reflecting California beach life in the 1960s, such as “Surfer Girl,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and “California Girls.”
Who are the Beach Boys? Despite their hit surf songs, the only member of the Beach Boys that could surf was drummer Dennis Wilson.
This Tennessee Williams classic is set in New Orleans.
What is a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? You might remember the quote “Whoever you are—I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Those words are spoken by Blanche DuBois, who never relied on herself.
What layered dessert, featuring cake, custard, and fruit, became especially popular at parties in the 1960s?
Trifle. The Italian variation is called zuppa inglese, which features sponge cake and is layered with pastry cream.
What out-of-this-world chocolate bar features a unique combination of milk chocolate and a smooth, creamy center?
Milky Way. Frank Mars created the candy bar in 1923. In 1926, two varieties were available: chocolate nougat with milk-chocolate coating and vanilla nougat with a darkchocolate coating. Now, there are many different varieties of Milky Ways.
This winner, released in 1991, stars Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster
What is The Silence of the Lambs? The FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit assisted in making the movie.
Mick Jagger leads this British band sensation, and they’re still performing.
Who are the Rolling Stones? Their greatest hits include “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” “Angie,” and “Paint It Black.” Jagger can still make it through his intense dance routines on stage despite being in his 80s. He follows an intense diet and workout schedule for six weeks before a tour and travels with a cardiologist just in case.
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times,” begins this novel by Charles Dickens.
What is A Tale of Two Cities? The two cities are London and Paris, and the classic opens in 1775, leading up to the French Revolution. You may remember the character Madame Defarge, who knits a list of revolutionaries who should be executed.
What popular 1950s dessert is flipped before serving, placing the fruit on top?
Pineapple upside-down cake. Canned pineapple became widely available in the early 1900s, thanks to the Dole Company. This accessibility—and its affordability—made the upside-down baked dessert more popular.
Which candy bar, introduced in 1967, features a biscuit base topped with caramel and covered in milk chocolate and is known for its “Two for me, none for you” tagline?
Twix. The Twix bar was first introduced in the UK and several other European countries as the “Raider,” but it was changed to Twix in 1991 to match the American branding of the bar.
The Best Picture of 1977 was this film, cowritten and directed by star Woody Allen.
What is Annie Hall? In the film, Truman Capote makes a cameo appearance as the winner of a Truman Capote look-alike contest.
This duo recorded hits including “Scarborough Fair,” “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy),” and “I Am a Rock.”
Who are Simon & Garfunkel? In 1953, they met in sixth grade when they performed together in the school play Alice in Wonderland.
The Importance of Being Earnest was written by this author.
Who is Oscar Wilde? If you didn’t read this while in high school, it’s worth the read as an adult. It has nothing to do with being earnest in character. It’s quite the opposite—an amusing tale about an imaginary Ernest, a satire on Victorian-era life.
Which frozen dessert, introduced in the 1960s, was celebrated for its convenience and included swirls of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry?
Neapolitan ice cream. The first original flavors were pistachio, vanilla, and cherry, inspired by the colors of the Italian flag.
What iconic chocolate bar, introduced in the 1900 and famous for its simple milk-chocolate taste, is often referred to as “The Great American Chocolate Bar”?
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar. Milton Hershey ran a successful caramel company before experimenting with milk and chocolate, which shifted his focus.
The 1971 winner, The French Connection, stars Gene Hackman alongside this actor, who portrays Buddy Russo.
Who is Roy Scheider? The stars patrolled with police officers for a month to get a feel for their characters.
Lead singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, members of this British band, were household names in families with teens during the 1960s.
What is the Who? Their greatest hits include “Pinball Wizard,” “I Can See for Miles,” and “You Better You Bet.” Many remember them for their rock opera Tommy.
The Diary of a Young Girl’s author began most of her entries with this inscription.
What is “Dear Kitty”? The book is also known as The Diary of Anne Frank. During World War II, Anne Frank wrote in her diary for two years while in hiding from the Nazis.
Which cold dessert, made with layers of cake and ice cream, was a showstopper at 1960s dinner parties?
Baked Alaska. Baked Alaska defies the expectations that ice cream would melt when put in the oven thanks to the meringue covering, which helps trap the air to act as an insulator.