1950s
In 1950, this agency released the first 10 MOST WANTED list
the FBI
When Royal women are on official engagements and wear a dress or skirt, they must wear hose or tights of one of two colors.
Nude or Black
This is the US Emergency Phone number
911
This Asian plant is the fasted growing woody plant. Pandas LOVE this!
Bamboo
Comb, Brush, Razor
Razor
(Cuts hair, not grooms it)
Home entertainment was transformed with the introduction of this vibrant electronic
Color TV
This classic real estate board game is off limits (maybe you don't go to jail for it, but it is not allowed)
Monopoly
(the prohibition is because the game can become vicious)
Old-style analog phones used this feature to input the phone numbers
Dial (also known as Rotary phones)
During the 1600s, these Dutch Bulbs were worth more than gold
Tulips
Salmon, Crab, Tuna
Crab
(Not a fish)
This "Rebel without a Cause" became the symbol of rebellion in his movies
James Dean
Royals don't give autographs for the potential of someone faking their signature, also know as...
Forgery
Before callers could complete calls themselves, they relied on these people to connect the calls for them
Switchboard Operators
Avocado, Pumpkin and tomatoes are classified as this type of plant because they have seeds
Fruits (not vegetables!)
Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire
Pearl
(not a precious gemstone)
This woman refused to give up her seat on the bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks
(Fun fact: the owner of Little Ceasar's helped pay her rent in her later years in Detroit)
Married royals replace hats with these shiny head pieces at 6pm
Tiaras
(unmarried royals do not wear these crown jewels)
Alexander Graham Bell suggested this Pirate-y greeting to answer the phone (Thomas Edison suggested "Hello," which was the winner)
"Ahoy"
This South American country is named after a tree & nuts
Brazil
Wimbledon, Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes
Wimbledon
(Not a horse race)
The term "Rock N Roll" was first used on a radio station in this Ohio city, now home to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland
While on official engagements, the royals never eat this protein from the sea
Shellfish
(they avoid it due to the risk of food poisoning)
What decade was the last Telegraph sent by Western Union: 1960s, 1980s, 2000s
2000s (2006)
Garlic, Onions, Leeks and Chives are all part of this flower's family: Carnation, Lily, Zinnia
Lily
(Asparagus was once in the family as well!)
Canis, Arbor, Rosa
Canis
(Not a plant - Canis is Latin for "Dog", while Arbor is "Tree" and Rosa is "Rose)