Geography
Term meaning “of or relating to the sea or ocean”; also relating to navigation by watercraft
What is marine? One example is marine biologists, who study the ocean and everything that lives in it.
This 1976 sports drama launched a popular franchise featuring a boxer played by Sylvester Stallone.
What is Rocky? There are six Rocky movies, which were made between 1976 and 2006.
War in this nation sparked widespread protests: VAIN MET.
What is Vietnam? America’s direct involvement in the conflict ended with the Paris Peace Accords in 1973.
This is the iconic color of Elizabeth Taylor’s eyes.
What is purple (violet)? In addition to starring in many films, Taylor also guest stars on some 1980s soaps, including All My Children and General Hospital.
In August, these insects’ chirps could raise Rumpelstiltskin from his sleep.
What are crickets? The higher the temperature, the more frequent the chirps. Today, the expression “crickets” is used to indicate silence on a subject.
An image of a place, city, state, or the world, drawn to scale
What is a map? A globe is one type of map of the world. A bound collection of maps is called an atlas.
This 1977 romantic film stars Woody Allen and Diane Keaton.
What is Annie Hall? The storyline is emblematic of Allen films, which often feature internal conflict, as Alvy Singer (Allen) obsesses over his broken relationship with Annie Hall (Keaton). The two couldn’t be more different. He’s a neurotic, Jewish stand-up comic, and she’s a Midwestern WASP and wannabe nightclub singer.
He plays Gomez Addams, among other roles: SATIN.
Who is Astin (John Astin)? He is the father of Sean Astin, another beloved actor.
According to Sherwin-Williams, popular earthy colors of the 1970s included Jute Brown and this muted green shade named for a stone fruit.
What is Avocado? Sherwin-Williams connects the popularity of earthy browns, greens, and yellows to the environmental movement of the ’70s.
On a sunny summer day in the neighborhood, often you can hear the racket made by these yard machines.
What are lawnmowers? Mowing the lawn is frequently near the top of many men’s honey-do lists—right after taking out the garbage.
Spooky term that describes a deserted village or town with remains of infrastructure and buildings
What is ghost town? Examples include Death Valley in California; Pripyat, Ukraine, the city affected by the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant meltdown; and Hashima Island, Japan, which once was densely populated by workers who worked in the mines for Mitsubishi but was abandoned in 1974.
Louise Fletcher plays this character in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the nemesis of Jack Nicholson’s character.
Who is Nurse Ratched? Her name has become synonymous today with authoritarian nurses.
This office complex was the site of a major scandal: WAGE TETRA.
What is Watergate? The Watergate break-ins and subsequent cover-up caused Richard Nixon to resign.
This 1987 novel by Fannie Flagg is named for fried tomatoes of this color.
What is green? Friend Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café is about interconnected stories in a small Alabama town.
Sizzling sounds often indicate food is being prepared on this summer staple.
What is the backyard grill? The sizzling sounds and the accompanying aromas are no longer relegated to summer; grilling has become an all-year activity.
A barrier that restricts the flow of water in a river or creek, whether built by people or created by animals
What is dam? Beavers are notorious for creating dams; it’s their life’s work. Hoover Dam was built in the early 20th century to harness the water from the Colorado River to provide hydroelectric power.
In Good Morning, Vietnam, he plays the lead, a morning radio DJ on a military base.
Who is Robin Williams? He plays irreverent DJ Adrian Cronauer, who has never encountered a rule he could follow.
This King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was a popular musician in the ’70s: LIVES YELPERS.
Who is Elvis Presley? Among his achievements are 14 Grammy nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and honorable service in the U.S. Army.
This 1984 film stars Prince in a semi-autobiographical tale about a young musician on the rise.
What is Purple Rain? Prince once had a nightmare that movie critics would hate the film, but Siskel and Ebert both loved it.
Kids come running when they hear music coming from this truck.
What is the ice cream truck? Ice cream trucks still come through neighborhoods today just as they did back then, an enduring summer tradition.
A chain or collection of islands, such as the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador
What is archipelago? Other examples include the Greek Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, the Florida Keys, and the Hawaiian Islands.
This Watergate movie was released in 1976 and stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford.
What is All the President’s Men? The two stars play Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, respectively.
A popular 1970s pastime taking place in a rink: REROLL TASKING.
What is roller-skating? This hobby is also associated with disco music and flashy outfits.
A 1987 crime noir novel by James Ellroy is named after this color of dahlia.
What is black? The Black Dahlia is based on a real-life unsolved case in Los Angeles.
When you hear the crackling sound coming from this, get ready to sing some songs or tell your favorite ghost story.
What is a campfire? Always remember fire safety during and after a campfire. The best way to put out the fire safely is to douse it with water. If you have time, wait until the logs have turned into embers. Keep pouring water until you no longer hear any hissing from the embers. Then stir the ashes to ensure that there’s nothing still burning. Keep dousing and stirring until nothing is burning.