Prices from 1986
All prices are the average in the United States in 1986. Closest without going over wins.
Item: 1/2 gallon of milk
$1.10
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
40 is the minimum score needed to win in this sport.
tennis
Along with his 24 year stint as the face and host of American Idol, this television host seemingly pops everywhere from red carpet events to New Year's Eve.
Ryan Seacrest
What is the Roman numeral for 40?
XL
This is the chemical symbol for gold.
Au
Item: A movie ticket
$3.42
(Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration)
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Xavier Worthy holds the NFL Combine 40 yard dash record with what time? +/- .02 seconds
4.21 (4.19 - 4.23)
Once called "the hardest-working man in show business", this American host is most well known for hosting Who Wants to be a Millionaire sporadically from 1999-2009.
Regis Philbin
As punishment for disobedience and lack of faith after refusing to enter Canaan, this group of people wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.
Israelites
This is the boiling point of water in Celsius.
100oC
Item: "Two Large, 10 Topping Pizzas Deal" at Little Caesars
$10.99
(Source: this commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1s-8rlXP8U)
This professional sport is the primary sport with a designated 40-man roster.
MLB (baseball)
This game show host and actor was the original host of Whose Line is it Anyway before succeeding Bob Barker on The Price is Right in 2007.
Drew Carey
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Before serving as the 40th President of the United States, this man had a career as a Hollywood actor and sports announcer.
Ronald Reagan
This is the only continent to lie in all four hemispheres.
Africa
Item: Base model Ford F-150
$8,373
(Source: JD Power)
Until LeBron James, this other NBA player is the only player to score 40+ points at 40 years old.
Michael Jordan
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This iconic dj and radio personality is the creator and host of the weekly countdown show American Top 40 from 11970 - 1988 and its revival from 1998 - 2004.
Casey Kasem
This folk tale from Arabian Nights anthology is about a poor woodcutter who discovers a secret cave of treasure, accessible by the magic words "Open Sesame".
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
This Ed Sheeran song is the all-time most-streamed song on Spotify.
Shape of You
Item: Median home price in the South
$80,200
(Source: U.S. Housing Market Conditions Historical Data)
On May 18, 2004, this legendary MLB player, nicknamed "The Big Unit", pitched the 17th perfect game in MLB player at 40 years old.
Randy Johnson
Known as "The King of Late Night", this host of The Tonight Show from 1961-1992 revolutionized late-night TV by establishing the talk show format: monologues, desk bits, guests, music, etc.
Johnny Carson
What precious metal or gemstone is associated with the 40th anniversary jubilee?
Ruby
This state has the lowest population in the U.S.
Wyoming