Kitchen Gadgets
What was the name of the hand-cranked tool used before the electric mixer?
Egg Beater
Who invented the airplane in 1903, first and last name
The Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur)
The U.S. declared its independence from Britain in what year?
1776
What is the center of an atom called?
Nucleus
Which car is often called the first "Muscle Car"?
Pontiac GTO
This glass metal container had a plunger and was used to make coffee before drip coffee makers, what is it called?
Percolator
The cotton gin.
Which city was the first to be attacked with an atomic bomb in 1945?
Hiroshima, Japan
Water boils at what temperature in Fahrenheit?
212 F
What car is known for its "woodie" paneling popular in the 40's - 50's
Station Wagon
Before nonstick pans, what heavy metal cookware was most common for frying and baking?
Cast Iron skillet
Which American invented the bifocal glasses?
Benjamin Franklin
Who was British Prime Minister during most of WWII?
Winston Churchill
What gas does plants take in from the air to make food?
Carbon Dioxide
What was a popular feature of 1950s drive - in restaurants. Think food.
Carhops who delivered food to your car.
This glass container with markings has been around for decades and is used to measure liquids. What is it, and also what was its poplar name?
Measuring cup.
&
Pyrex
The Model T (mass-produced car using the assembly line)
The women's right to vote was granted in the U.S. with what amendment in 1920?
The 19th amendment
What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?
Nectar
What gas station chain was famous for its neon signs and became a drive-in landmark?
Texaco
Before blenders, what heavy glass tool was used to crush herbs, seeds and spices?
Mortar & Pestle
Who is known for creating the polio vaccine in the 1950's?
Jonas Salk
In 1986, what space shuttle tragically exploded shortly after takeoff?
The Challenger
What scientist is known as the "Father of modern physics"?
Galileo Galilei
In drive in theaters, what device was used to listen to the movie sound from your car?
Speaker on a post (or later, FM radio transmission)