Popular 1950's Candies
What candy, first introduced in 1925, is a caramel lollipop known for its long-lasting chew and was originally called the Papa Sucker?
What is Sugar Daddy. The lesser-known Sugar Momma was a chocolate-covered caramel version of the Sugar Daddy
She played Wonder Woman in the TV series Wonder Woman.
Who is Lynda Carter. Carter was crowned Miss World USA in 1972
Most people do not want this animal to see his shadow on February 2?
What is the Groundhog. If he sees his shadow, legend has it we will see six more weeks of winter. We can expect an early spring if he doesn't see his shadow.
This baseball player won MVP twice in his career, in 1983 and 1991, while playing for the Orioles.
Who is Cal Ripken Jr? the 1991 award caused some controversy among fans since the Orioles were losing that season.
This radiant, mythological horse has one horn protruding from the forehead
What is the unicorn? the unicorn is said to have magical powers
What candy, known as the oldest branded candy in the United States, features a licorice center coated in pink and white candy shells?
What is Good and Plenty. Good and Plenty rose in popularity thanks to its mascot, Choo Choo Charlie, a fictional train engineer who powered his engine with the candies
She hails from Spain, her signature line is "Cuchi cuchi?
Who is Charo. Charo made a guest appearances on Martin and Rowan's Laugh-in and the Love Boat and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Although rare, February is the only month where it is possible not to have this in the night sky.
What is a full moon. If the January full moon falls on January 31, you won't see the next full moon until the beginning of March
This basketball legend was named MVP three years in a row in 1984, 1985, and 1986
Who is Larry Bird? For his many accomplishments, the athlete is nicknamed "Larry Legend". In 2022, the Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy is renamed in his honor
A Martian named Uncle Martian crash lands on Earth, and a journalist takes him into his home in this 1960s sitcom
What is My Favorite Martian? Ray Walston plays Uncle Martian and Bill Bixby plays the journalist.
What candy, introduced in 1939, features a crunchy, malted-milk center covered in a milk-chocolate coating and is often sold in theater-sizes boxes?
What are Whoppers. Whoppers were first introduced as "Giants" and were rebranded in 1949
Once married to Burt Reynolds, she plays Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati?
Who is Loni Anderson. Anderson was a school teacher before WKRP launched her to stardom
On February 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving the Federal government the right to do this?
What is impose a Federal income tax. The initial tax rate was three percent on incomes more than $800.
In his 1978 season, the Associated Press, Sport magazine, the Maxwell Football Club, and the Steelers named this football player MVP
Who is Terry Bradshaw? He was the unanimous choice for MVP of Super Bowl Xlll, having set passing records of 318 yards and four touchdowns
Raymond Chandler created Phillip Marlowe in the 1930s, and this is his profession
What is a private detective? The movie of his first book, The Big Sleep, stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and was added to the United States National Film Registry for its "cultural, historical and aesthetic significance
Which candy, introduced in 1949, consists of small, colorful, fruit-flavored tablets that are often packaged in cylindrical rolls?
What are Smarties. in 2021, Nestle announced that Smarties would be sold in recyclable paper packaging to help reduce plastic waste
She is Pepper in Police Woman?
Who is Angie Dickinson.
Almost every four years, this affects February
What is Leap Year
He had an incredible season with the Trail Blazers in 1977-1978, winning the NBA MVP award and being selected for the All-Star Game
Who is Bill Walton? Unfortunately, he also suffered a severe foot injury during the season.
This short-statured robotic character debuted in the 1977 film Star Wars
Who is R2-D2?
Which controversial candy with a chalky texture was often sold in packs with branding similar to actual tobacco products?
What are Candy Cigarettes? Over the years, candy cigarettes were rebranded as candy sticks to reduce their controversial nature
She played Tracey on TV's Mission Impossible for eight episodes after Barbara Bain left the show?
Who is Lee Meriwether. Meriwether also plays Betty Jones on Barnaby Jones.
The Soviets invaded this country in February 1979 and withdrew a few years later in defeat
What is Afghanistan.
This running back for the Washington Redskins (now the Commanders) won the NFL's MVP award in 1972
Who is Larry Brown? Brown was also the first NFL player to play with hearing loss, having been born with deafness in one ear
This author and playwright created the character Holly Golightly
Who is Truman Capote? Audrey Hepburn plays Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffanys.