DECADES OF DISCOVERY
In 1969, an estimated 600 million people watched this man take "one small step for man" on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This "secret" ingredient is often added to chocolate cake to make it extra moist—some say it’s better than milk.
What is Buttermilk (or sour cream)?
In this 1939 masterpiece, Dorothy Gale reminds us all that "there's no place like home."
What is The Wizard of Oz?
A bird in the hand is worth two in the_____.
What is the bush?
This cheerful red bird is a frequent visitor to winter feeders and is the state bird for seven different U.S. states.
What is The Northern Cardinal?
This 1970s "disco" invention allowed people to record TV shows on a tape to watch later.
What is the VCR?
Before vegetable oils became popular, many bakers relied on these two types of solid fats to make biscuits and fried chicken.
What is shortening (or lard)?
This "blonde bombshell" and icon of the 1950s famously stood over a subway grate in a white dress
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
If someone was told to "dial" a number, they were likely using this type of phone.
What is a rotary phone?
The gardening term for removing "spent" or dead flowers from a plant to encourage it to bloom again.
What is Deadheading?
In 1981, this "Royal Wedding" was watched by 750 million people worldwide.
Who are Prince Charles and Lady Diana?
This classic "one-pot" comfort meal usually features beef, carrots, and potatoes, slowly simmered in a heavy pot.
What is pot roast?
Known as the "Duke," this legendary actor starred in over 140 Westerns throughout his career.
Who is John Wayne?
This six-word phrase was the signature sign-off of news anchor Walter Cronkite..
What is "And that's the way it is"?
These tall, bright flowers "track" the sun across the sky and can produce up to 2,000 seeds in one head.
What are Sunflowers?
This 1960s "Peace Corps" founder famously said, "Ask not what your country can do for you..."
Who is John F Kennedy?
When making a roux for gravy or sauce, you whisk together equal parts of fat and this pantry staple.
What is flour?
In 1965, Julie Andrews sang about "My Favorite Things" while overlooking the Austrian Alps.
What is The Sound of Music?
In the 1950's, if something was "the cat's pajamas," it meant it was this.
What is excellent or wonderful?
This "miracle" garden amendment is often called "Black Gold" and is made from decomposed kitchen scraps and leaves.
What is Compost?
Before the internet, this "Yellow Pages" for the home was delivered to every doorstep annually.
What is The Phone Book?
This "colorful" 1950s salad involves shredded carrots, pineapple, and often lime-flavored gelatin.
What is Jell-O-Salad?
This 1952 musical featured Gene Kelly dancing with an umbrella during a literal downpour.
What is Singin' In The Rain?
This common phrase meaning "to be very happy" involves a cloud and the number nine.
What is "On Cloud Nine"?
In the 1600s, these flower bulbs were so highly valued in Holland that they were actually worth more than gold.
What are Tulips?