Motorcycle Madness
In the 1980s, Kawasaki
was among the first
manufacturers showcasing
motorcycles with electronic
injection systems for this.
What is fuel?
This type of system would go on to become
an industry standard for many motorcycles.
This movie features a
cast of loveable puppets
and the tune “The
Rainbow Connection.”
What is The
Muppet Movie?
The music and lyrics are by Kenny
Ascher and Paul Williams
On January 1, 1982, this
pope famously defended the
Solidarity movement and
spoke out against martial
law in Poland.
Who is Pope
John Paul II?
He also released a
message that day to
celebrate the Day
of Peace.
In 1997, the UK officially
initiated a voluntary ban
on this kind of testing
for cosmetics.
What is animal testing?
The ban was implemented because
alternative tests were available.
Happy Days takes place
in this chilly state.
What is Wisconsin?
The characters attend the fictional
Jefferson High School in Milwaukee.
This company, also known
as Bavarian Motor Works,
first introduced the
antilock braking system
on motorcycles.
What is BMW?
ABS for motorcycles was introduced
in 1988 and has been available in
some cars since 1978.
“You’re the One That I Want”
to tell me the name of the
film the song was featured in.
What is Grease?
In 2019, Olivia Newton-John
auctioned her outfit from the
film’s finale to benefit her cancer
research charity.
On April 19, she became
the first American woman
assigned to a space mission
Who is Sally Ride?
That day, NASA announced that Ride
would be a mission specialist on their
upcoming STS-7 mission. Did you
know? Ride applied to be an astronaut
after seeing an article in the Stanford
student newspaper.
In 1980, Coppertone became
the first to develop this
product’s UVA/UVB type.
What is sunscreen?
Avobenzone was used to create this
broad-spectrum protection
This animated show set
in Springfield features
characters Marge, Bart,
Homer, and more.
What is The Simpsons?
Their state is never revealed,
as part of a running joke.
The 1970s motorcycle scene
was dominated by brands
like Yamaha, Kawasaki, and
Suzuki, all of which were
based in this nation.
What is Japan?
The country’s history with
motorcycles goes back to 1908.
One of many films centering
around this spy, Live and
Let Die is the film’s name
and its hit song.
Who is James Bond?
This Bond flick features Roger Moore
as the famous spy.
In March, the single “Ebony
and Ivory” was released,
sung by Paul McCartney
and this man.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
The song was partially inspired by
a disagreement Paul had with his
wife Linda. Processing conflict and
reconciliation led him to thoughts of,
“Why can’t we get it together?
Our piano can.”
Popular since the 1970s,
Lip Smackers produces
flavored versions of this
moisturizing product
What is lip balm?
Their original lineup included
strawberry, green apple, and lemon
The Golden Girls raise a
ruckus in this city
What is Miami?
One nickname of the show is
“Miami Nice,” a play on Miami Vice
In the 1990s, the Lectra
was produced; it was the
first motorcycle to run
on this kind of power.
What is electric?
The bike was designed with a
24-volt battery and could travel
at or above 45 mph.
This “timely” tune is the
theme for the first season of
Happy Days; it also features
in American Graffiti.
What is “Rock Around
the Clock”?
Interestingly, both feature
Ron Howard.
In March, this president
declared economic
sanctions against Libya
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Strained relations with the nation
went back to the 1960s.
Fashion Fair Cosmetics launched
a makeup line in 1973 specifically
for dark-skinned women; the
company is an offshoot of this
magazine’s fashion shows.
What is Ebony?
After Eunice Johnson couldn’t find
makeup products suitable for the
fashion show’s dark-skinned models,
she created her own company to
solve that problem.
Fantasy Island is a fictional
destination in this body
of water.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Much of the show was filmed in
California, though the waterfall
in the opening sequence is in
Kauai, Hawaii
In 1990, this biking brand
introduced the Fat Boy
motorcycle to help with
declining sales.
What is Harley-Davidson?
The design was meant to evoke
nostalgia and has continued to
evolve into the 21st century.
We bet you know “who”
created the soundtrack for
this film, including hits like
“Pinball Wizard.”
What is Tommy?
The film is based on
the album of the same
name by the Who.
In April, Argentina
and Great Britain
fought a 74-day war
over this territory.
What are the Falkland Islands?
Argentina has contested ownership of them
since 1833 and calls them the Islas Malvinas.
Rick Hunt invented this
device, a vacuum cleaner
attachment that cuts hair.
What is the Flowbee?
Hunt was inspired after seeing an
industrial vacuum’s ability to
remove sawdust from his hair.
The Waltons live in this
southern state.
What is Virginia?
The “goodnight” routine gag in the
show was inspired by the creator’s
own family and their routine.