1964 Trivia
1974 Trivia
Birthday Traditions
What would Chat GPT Say
Name that Tech?
100

Prior to 1964 this toy used a vegetable as part of the toy. In 1964 a plastic version of the vegetable was added to this toy.  This is still a popular toy with young kids today.

What is Mr. Potato Head

100

In 1974, how many rolls of toilet paper could you get for $1.00

1. 4

2. 6

3. 9

What is 6 rolls

100

Jamaicans will sometimes be “antiqued,” or covered in this, on their birthday.

1. Honey

2. Butter

3. Flour

What is flour

100

When asked "If you could travel, where would you go?"

Chat GPT's first response:

1. Greece

2.New Zealand

3. Peru

4. Japan

What is Japan?

Japan: A fascinating blend of traditional culture and modern innovation. Cities like Tokyo and Kyoto offer stunning temples, delicious cuisine, and vibrant city life.

100

What is the Welt?

1. A smart robot that punches you (leaving a welt) if you do something stupid.  You program the stupid behaviors you want to eliminate into the device.  

2. A smart device that you wear around your arm.  It senses when you are anxious and provides haptic feedback to remind you to calm down.

3. A smart belt that tracks your waist size, activity, steps, and even warns you if you overeat. It’s designed to help you manage weight and stay healthy.

What is:

A smart belt that tracks your waist size, activity, steps, and even warns you if you overeat. It’s designed to help you manage weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

200

This person was the Time Magazine 1964 Man of the Year:

1. Robert Kennedy

2. The Beatles

3.Lyndan B Johnson

Who is:

Lyndan B Johnson

200

What was the cost of a gallon of gas in 1974?

1. 38.5 cents

2. 55.1 cents

3. 1.00 dollar

what is 55.1 cents

* In 1973 it was 38.5 cents but the oil embargo raised the prices 43% to 55.1 cents.

200

Canadians often get “greased” on their birthdays, which means their friends and relatives ambush them and smear butter on this area of the body?

1. Hands

2. Feet

3. The whole body

4. The nose

What is the nose?

Apparently, this practice is for warding off bad luck.

200

Chat GPT's favorite birthday cake is:

1. Red Velvet Cake

2. Chocolate cake

3. White cake with white frosting and sprinkles.

What is Red Velvet Cake!

"If I could taste, I think I’d enjoy red velvet cake! Its combination of a subtle cocoa flavor with the tangy cream cheese frosting is unique and a perfect balance of richness and sweetness. Plus, the bold red color adds a festive touch for a celebration like a birthday!"

200

Which of these is an actual smart device:

The Tosteroid: A toaster that allows you to customize your toast settings via a smartphone app, you can even uploading custom designs for toasting onto the bread.

Weed be Gone: An Automatic weed clipper/puller much like a a roomba but for the garden.

The Smart Paper Towel: paper towels with built in sensor that sends info to a smart phone App regarding the spill to towel usage.

The ssmart vase: comes with a smartphone app to identifies the flowers in ide.

What is:

The Tosteroid: A toaster that allows you to customize your toast settings via a smartphone app, you can even uploadi custom designs to toast onto the bread.

300

Which popular singer/group had 7, #1  top Billboard Song hits for the year 1964. 

1. The Supremes

2. Elvis

3. The Beatles



Who are the Beatles

300

This 3d puzzle, original called the "Magic cube" came to market in 1974 but was not actually popular until the 1980s.

What is the Rubik's cube.

300

In the US we may give a spanking for each year of a persons age on their birthday but in Italy, Argentina and Hungary, friends will do this

1. Throw rice at you when you enter the room

2. High five you all day long

3. Twirl you around for each year of your lage

4. Pull the persons ears for each year of their age

What is pull the ears of freinds?

friends will pull the ears of the person whose birthday it is — one tug for each of their years of age.

300

 When asked :If you could have a job what would it be?"

1. Occupational Therapist

2. Engineer

3. Knowledge Explorer

4. Creative Consultant

5. Artist


What is:

"If I could have a job, I think it would be fascinating to work as a knowledge explorer or a creative consultant!"

300

This little known smart device is great for pets. Is it:

1. The Pet Petter:An automated device designed to pet your cat or dog while you're away.

2. The pet friend, a robot pet cat or dog that copies everything your pet does.

3. The smart bowl, a food bowl for your dog or cat with voice alarm, you set to your voice to call your pet over for mealtime.

What is:

The Pet Petter:An automated device designed to pet your cat or dog while you're away.

400

The Ford Mustang was the new car for 1964.  How much would one pay for a new Ford Mustang in 1994?

1. $3,120

2. $2,320

3. $5,100

What is $2,390

400

This long-running comedy show, that ran for 11 years started in 1974:

1. I love Lucy

2. Happy Days

3. Leave it to Beaver

What is:

Happy Days!

400

In Ireland they have a tradition called "Birthday Bumps". This means:

1. Friends and family give the birthday person fist bumps for each year of life.

2. The birthday person is held upside down and gently "bumped" on the ground once for each year of their age.

3. The birthday person must ride the celebratory birthday hippity hop up at their birthday party.

What is ...The birthday person is held upside down and gently "bumped" on the ground once for each year of their age.

400

when asked:

According to Chat GPT: When is the best time to take a nap?

1. Not needed

2. 1-3 pm

3. After work

4. Anytime is a good time to take a nap

What is:

1-3 pm

"This timeframe aligns with a natural dip in energy levels for most people, often referred to as the "afternoon slump." Napping during this period can help refresh your energy and improve alertness for the rest of the day."

400

What is the Bartesian?

1. A smart device- pod for your bar or kitchen at home. You ask it how to make a cocktail and it walks you thorugh makigt that drink. It also plays music for ambiance. 

2. A bar robot that moves along the taking your order with a companion that brings the drink directly to you.

3. A smart refrigerator robot you call over to your table at a bar via smartphone app, thatbrings  you your beverage.

4.device that works like a coffee maker but for cocktails. You insert cocktail pods, select your drink, and the machine mixes and pours the cocktail for you.

What is:

 a device that works like a coffee maker but for cocktails. You insert cocktail pods, select your drink, and the machine mixes and pours the cocktail for you.

500

This person was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

1. Lyndon B Johnson

2. Martin Luther King

3.Robert F Kennedy



Who is Martin Luther King

500

The president in 1974?

Who is Richard Nixon or Gerald Ford

500

In China, to celebrate longevity......

1. Its tradition to eat extra long noodles (longevity noodles).

2. It is tradition to eat with celebratory chopsticks, the greater the age the longer the chopsticks.

3. It is tradition to celebrate with a birthday dim sum meal.

What is:

Its tradition to eat extra long noodles (longevity noodles). The longer the noodles the better.

500

When asked "What is your mission?"

1. To be a helpful and reliable tool 

2. To further Elon Musk's goodwill

3. To take over the world.

What is:

"My goal is to be a helpful and reliable tool that enhances your experience, whether you're seeking answers, inspiration, or support"

500

What does the tech gadget Smart Fork do:

1. Give the temperature of your food.

2. Heat up each bite of food before you put it in your mouth.

3. Vibrates if you’re eating too quickly to encourage you to slow down.

What is:

Vibrates if you’re eating too quickly, encouraging you to slow down