When Was It Invented
In what year was the first television sold in stores to the public?
A) 1925
B) 1939
C) 1948
B) 1939
FUN FACT:
The first TVs were sold to the public at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, just before World War II interrupted widespread production.
April 14th, 1912
A) The Wright brothers made their first flight
B) The Titanic sank
C) World War I began
B) The Titanic sank
FUN FACT:
It was considered "unsinkable" but went down on its maiden voyage, taking over 1,500 lives.
Who was the first man to land on the moon?
A) Michael Collins
B) Neil Armstrong
C) Alan Shepard
B) Neil Armstrong
FUN FACT:
Neil Armstrong’s moon landing on July 20, 1969, was watched by millions worldwide. While Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, Michael Collins stayed in orbit aboard the command module.
Which brand says “Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands”?
A) M&M’s
B) Snickers
C) Hershey’s
A) M&M’s
FUN FACT:
M&M’s were first introduced in 1941 during World War II. They were designed as a candy that soldiers could easily carry without melting in their hands, thanks to their hard candy shell
“Que sera, sera...”
“Whatever will be, will be.”
When was the first microwave oven sold commercially?
A) 1945
B) 1955
C) 1970
B) 1955
FUN FACT:
The first microwave oven sold commercially was introduced in 1955. Early models were large, expensive, and mostly used in restaurants, but they eventually became a staple in home kitchens, revolutionizing cooking and reheating food.
November 22, 1963
A) The Berlin Wall was torn down
B) President John F. Kennedy was assassinated
C) Neil Armstrong walked on the moon
B) President John F. Kennedy was assassinated
FUN FACT:
After President Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a convertible, the U.S. Secret Service changed its security rules. From then on, presidents were no longer allowed to ride in open-top cars during public events.
What is considered the first video game ever created?
A) Pac-Man
B) Space Invaders
C) Tennis for Two
C) Tennis for Two
FUN FACT:
“Tennis for Two” was made to entertain visitors at a science exhibition
What brand is known for “Breakfast of Champions”?
A) Wheaties
B) Cheerios
C) Frosted Flakes
A) Wheaties
FUN FACT:
Wheaties earned the nickname “Breakfast of Champions” because of its long history of featuring famous athletes on its cereal boxes, starting back in the 1930s.
“Ain’t no mountain high enough...”
“Ain’t no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough…”
What year was the first personal mobile phone sold?
A) 1973
B) 1983
C) 1999
B) 1983
FUN FACT:
The first commercially sold personal mobile phone was the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X in 1983. It weighed nearly 2.5 pounds, cost around $4,000, and gave people the freedom to make calls without being tied to a landline.
August 29, 2005
A) Mount St. Helens erupted
B) A massive blackout hit New York City
C) Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans
C) Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans
FACT:
When Hurricane Katrina struck, the barriers protecting New Orleans failed, flooding about 80% of the city.
What was the first food ever purposely cooked in a microwave oven?
A) Corn
B) A hot dog
C) An egg
A) Corn
FUN FACT:
When microwave inventor Percy Spencer was testing his machine, he placed popcorn kernels inside—and they popped, proving microwaves could cook food quickly and efficiently.
Which fast-food chain says, “Where’s the Beef?”
A) McDonald’s
B) Wendy’s
C) Burger King
B) Wendy’s
FUN FACT:
The slogan “Where’s the Beef?” became a huge hit in 1984 thanks to Wendy’s commercials. It was used to challenge competitors whose burgers were bigger in size but smaller in meat content.
“Somewhere over the rainbow...”
“Way up high, there’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.”
Who invented the first mass-produced automobile?
A) Henry Ford
B) Karl Benz
C) Ransom Olds
A) Henry Ford
FUN FACT:
Henry Ford’s Model T, introduced in 1908, was the first automobile mass-produced on an assembly line, making cars affordable for everyday people and transforming transportation worldwide.
June 17, 1972
A) The first Super Bowl was played
B) The Watergate scandal began
C) Apollo 11 landed on the moon
C) Apollo 11 landed on the moon
FUN FACT:
The break-in at the Watergate complex started a huge political scandal that lasted for years and led to President Nixon’s resignation in 1974—the first time a U.S. president ever resigned from office.
Which country won the first gold medal in the modern Olympic Games?
A) United States
B) Greece
C) Great Britain
A) United States
FUN FACTS:
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The United States won the first gold medal when James Connolly triumphed in the triple jump—making him the first Olympic champion of the modern era!
“The Best a Man Can Get” belongs to which brand?
A) Gillette
B) Old Spice
C) Axe
A) Gillette
“Hey, good lookin’, what you got cookin’?”
“How’s about cookin’ somethin’ up with me?”
Who was the first artist to release an album on a compact disc (CD)?
A) Michael Jackson
B) Billy Joel
C) ABBA
B) Billy Joel
FUN FACT:
Billy Joel’s 52nd Street was the first album released on CD in Japan on October 1, 1982, marking the start of the digital music era.
March 9, 1959
A) The first microwave oven was sold
B) The first man landed on the moon
C) Barbie was invented
C) Barbie was invented
FUN FACT:
Barbie was named after Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and started a whole new way for kids to play and imagine different careers and adventures.
What was the first animal ever kept in a zoo?
A) Lion
B) Elephant
C) Giraffe
A) Lion
FUN FACT:
The oldest known zoo dates back to ancient Egypt around 2500 BC, where lions were kept as royal animals. Early zoos were mainly for rulers and displayed animals to show power and wealth!
Which company says, “Can You Hear Me Now?”
A) T-Mobile
B) Verizon
C) Sprint
B) Verizon
“I hurt myself today...”
“To see if I still feel.”