What Decade?
In what decade did we first set foot on the moon?
The 60's
Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. The next day Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon. It was "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"
This is the nickname for a state or federal prison.
What is Big House?
When someone serves a prison sentence, we say, “They did time in the Big House.”
Which saint went against the emperor’s wishes and performed secret marriages?
Saint Valentine
Roman Emperor Claudius II forbid young men to marry. Saint Valentine secretly performed the forbidden marriages. When Claudius II found out, he executed Saint Valentine for his disobedience on February 14.
When you mix Red and Blue you get...
Purple
Purple has long been associated with royalty, originally because Tyrian purple dye, made from the mucus secretion of a species of snail, was extremely expensive in ancient times.
Moscow and Saint Petersburg are major cities in what country?
Russia.
There is a Russian saying: “Moscow is the heart, and Saint Petersburg is the head.” The reference infers that Moscow upholds Russian traditions, while Saint Petersburg has its eye on the future with social and scientific developments.
In what decade was the Korean War?
The 50's
was fought between North Korea and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. On June 27th 1950 The U.S. entered the war on the side of South Korea
A person who thinks they are smarter than everyone else or who has an otherwise exaggerated opinion of themselves is said to have this big body part.
What is head?
For example, many a bride has thought, “My mother-in-law has such a big head that she thinks she’s in charge of my marriage.”
What did Richard Cadbury first introduce for Valentine’s Day in 1868?
boxes of chocolates
To increase sales, he decided to create “fancy” heart-shaped boxes. Over 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold throughout the world every year.
When you mix Black and White you get...
Grey
In Europe and North America, surveys show that grey is the color most commonly associated with neutrality, conformity, boredom, uncertainty, old age, indifference, and modesty.
What is an hors d’oeuvre (pronounced “or derve”)?
An appetizer.
The word hors d’oeuvre comes from the French language and refers to a small, typically savory dish served at the beginning of or right before a meal.
In what decade was the Watergate sandal?
The 70's
The scandal stemmed from the Nixon administration's continual attempts to cover up its involvement in the June 17, 1972 break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Washington, D.C., Watergate Office Building
This nickname for New York City includes a fruit
The Big Apple
What are the last two lines in the poem “Roses Are Red”?
“Sugar is sweet, And so are you.”
The author of the poem is unknown; however, it might be traced back to the line “She bathed with roses red, and violets blue,” from The Fairie Queene, a 1590 epic poem by Sir Edmund Spenser.
When you mix Blue and Yellow you get...
Green
During post-classical and early modern Europe, green was the color commonly associated with wealth, merchants, bankers and the gentry, while red was reserved for the nobility.
What famous baseball layer married Marilyn Monroe in 1954?
Joe DiMaggio?
He is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and had a 56-game hitting streak, a record that still stands.
In what decade was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
The 60's
President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas on Friday, November 22, 1963. After his death his vice president, Lyndon B. Johnson, took over the presidency.
Overweight people sometimes refer to themselves as big [this body part].
What is boned?
According to a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “There is such a thing as being big-boned, but it’s not a medical term.”
Who is the son of Mercury, the winged messenger of the gods, and Venus, the goddess of love?
Cupid
Cupid appears as a winged child with a bow and quiver of arrows. The arrow’s wounds inspire passion or love in his victims.
When you mix Red and Yellow you get..
Orange
In Europe and America, surveys show that orange is the color most associated with amusement, the unconventional, extroversion, warmth, fire, energy, activity, danger, taste and aroma, and the autumn season.
What is Rolex known for selling?
Watches.
Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905 at the age of 24. He claims a genie whispered “Rolex” in his ear when he was trying to come up with a company name.
When was the Fall of the Berlin wall
The 80's
The Berlin Wall fell November, 9th 1989. It was a pivotal event in world history which marked the falling of the Iron Curtain and one of the series of events that started the fall of communism in Eastern and Central Europe.
This three-word nickname describes the most important person in the group. The third word belongs to the dairy food group.
What is “The Big Cheese”?
Some people refer to their boss as the Big Cheese
What flower is a traditional symbol of love?
The Rose
Red roses suggest passion and true love. Dark pink indicates gratitude, while light pink refers to desire, passion, and energy. Yellow roses symbolize friendship or jealousy. A white rose suggests virtue or devotion. Thorn less lavender roses indicate love at first sight.
When you mix Red and White you get...
Pink
According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, femininity, and romance; although in the 1920s, pink was seen as a color that reflected masculinity rather than femininity.
Curly, Larry, and Moe are members of what comedic trio?
The Three Stooges
For a 1934 short titled Three Little Pigskins, the Stooges found themselves starring alongside a new Columbia contract player named Lucille Ball. Ball, who would later become a comedy legend in her own right, was once asked what she learned from working with the formidable comedy team. “How to duck,” she replied.