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We moved from watching them in theaters and drive-ins to collecting them on VHS and DVD formats; now kids stream them on the internet.
What are movies? They’re available on various internet streaming channels such as Prime Video, the Roku Channel, and Netflix.
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The Barbie doll was released in this decade.
What are the 1950s? The doll was released in 1959 and was the first mass-produced doll. Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
100
This lighter-colored chocolate is often found in candy bars.
What is milk chocolate? It contains more milk solids and milk fats than dark chocolate, and it’s sweeter than dark chocolate
100
The American Virgin Islands are St. Thomas, St. Croix, and this.
What is St. John? St. Croix is the largest of the three islands. If you are focused solely on outdoor activities and nature, St. John is the Virgin Island for you.
100
He is Mayberry’s beloved sheriff.
Who is Andy Taylor? Barney Fife is his right-hand man. But who really runs the show in Mayberry? Aunt Bee.
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They used to stop by for a visit, but now we can also communicate with them on screens and social media.
What are friends/loved ones? Increasingly, families communicate today via group text, ensuring everyone gets heard.
200
Eight squared equals this.
What is 64? A squared number is multiplied by itself. Eight times eight equals 64 and is written 8 X 8 = 64 or 8² = 64. The square root of 64 is eight, the number multiplied by itself.
200
This candy bar company shares its name with a planet.
What is Mars? The company produces Milky Way bars. Mars also sells Galaxy bars in the UK.
200
The majority of the world’s coral reefs and islands are found in this ocean.
What is the Pacific? Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems, and the majority are found in Pacific waters. Locals and tourists dive to see this exquisite environment.
200
On Hawaii Five-O, Steve McGarrett tells this person, “Book ’em.”
Who is Danno? Danno’s full name in the series is Danny William
300
This electronic communication device was once used strictly for audio communication between two parties; today, it’s a multifunction device.
What is a phone? Today’s smartphones do everything for us but clean the house. They serve as clocks, flashlights, calendars, cameras, education centers, nutrition counselors, and more
300
Ben Franklin used a kite and a key to experiment with this.
What is electricity? Franklin attached a wire to the top of a silk kite and connected a key to a hemp string, which was attached to a silk string and hung from the kite. Standing in a shed door, he held the silk string. Thankfully, the kite escaped a lightning strike. When he noticed the hemp string standing upright, he moved his hand near the key and felt a spark.
300
This chocolate cake is named for a man with the same last name as a European country.
What is German chocolate cake? German chocolate cake was named after Samuel German, an American baker who created a special type of dark baking chocolate in 1852. German chocolate cake is layered and topped with coconut pecan frosting.
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This is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea.
What is Cuba? Americans can visit Cuba, but they cannot go there as traditional tourists. An American must fit into one of 12 categories to visit the island nation, such as professional journalists or those holding a “Support for the Cuban People” license.
300
If you love mystery novels, you probably grew up reading books about this female amateur sleuth.
Who is Nancy Drew? Young boys had their own amateur sleuth series: The Hardy Boys.
400
We were told one of these a day keeps the doctor away; now, it’s a top computer and smartphone brand.
What is Apple? Other major tech brands include Microsoft and Samsung.
400
The standard dinner fork and salad fork have this number of tines.
What is four? The salad fork is shorter than the dinner fork and is placed outside the dinner fork.
400
This chocolate company opened a theme park in Pennsylvania.
What is Hershey? Hershey Park (now known as Hersheypark) opened in 1906 so that Hershey employees and their families would have a place to relax, boat, and picnic. Today, it’s a full-fledged theme park open to the public.
400
These American Islands are almost entirely volcanic.
What are Hawaiian? Active volcanoes include Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
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Jim is the private detective protagonist in this 1970s series, and his father Rocky and friend Angel add color and implied off-color to the show.
What is The Rockford Files? Jim Rockford is an ex-convict who always seems to find himself in trouble through no fault of his own. His problems come with the territory of being a private detective. Often, he and his morally questionable friend Angel help each other when they find themselves in a jam.
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This was once a time to party, club hop, and flock to the hottest new restaurant, but today many use it as a time to unwind and relax from a harried week
What is a weekend? Many people use the weekend to prepare for a busy week ahead by cooking entire meals for the coming week.
500
Collectively, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as these.
What are Jewish High Holy Days? Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement.
500
This ingredient is missing from white chocolate.
What are cocoa solids? The cocoa solids are responsible for chocolate’s brown color. Cocoa butter is the primary ingredient that gives white chocolate its flavor.
500
This city built three man-made islands in the shape of a palm tree.
What is Dubai? The Palm Islands were built to expand the city’s coastline and host luxury resorts, residences, and entertainment venues
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He is Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective creation.
Who is Hercule Poirot? Poirot is highly sought-after in retirement and can solve most any case, including the case of the Murder on the Orient Express.
