Famous Brands
What brand was famous for its slogan, "A little dab'll do ya"?
Brylcreem
What device used two rollers to squeeze excess water from freshly washed clothing?
Clothes wringer
What did a shopkeeper use to weigh flour, sugar, or other goods sold by the pound?
Balance scale
What does it mean when someone says you're "barking up the wrong tree"?
You're mistaken or pursuing the wrong idea.
What cartoon family lived in Bedrock?
The Flintstones.
What company sold household products through representatives who went door to door and became known for the phrase "Ding Dong"?
Avon
What was the name of the large cabinet commonly used to store dishes and display fine china?
Hutch, or China Cabinet
What was the name for a book in which a storekeeper recorded customers' purchases made on credit?
Ledger
If someone says "Don't count your chickens before they hatch," what are they warning you against?
Assuming something will happen before it does.
What animated character was known for saying, "I tawt I taw a puddy tat"?
Tweety Bird
What cleaning product was advertised with the phrase "Stronger than dirt"?
Ajax
What household appliance was once called an icebox?
Refrigerator
What type of paper was traditionally used to wrap cuts of meat?
Butcher paper
What does it mean to "burn the midnight oil"?
Stay up late working or studying.
What cartoon character was constantly chased by a coyote, but never caught?
Road Runner
What breakfast cereal featured a cartoon tiger named Tony?
Frosted Flakes
What small metal tool was wound to keep certain clocks running?
Clock key
After kneading bread dough, what do you typically do before shaping it?
Let it rise
What does it mean when someone says a person is "wet behind the ears"?
Young or inexperienced.
What cartoon dog accompanied a group of teenagers who solved mysteries in a van?
Scooby-Doo
What brand of shortening was commonly used in homemade biscuits and pie crusts?
Crisco
What container was often kept near a fireplace for when you cleaned it out?
Ash bucket
After washing freshly picked green beans for canning, what must you remove from the ends?
The stems or tips
If someone says "That dog won't hunt," what do they mean?
That idea or plan won't work.
What was the name of the pig that always came on and said, "That's all folks!"?
Porky Pig