Political & Historical Scandals
This 1970s political scandal involving a hotel break-in ultimately forced President Richard Nixon to resign from office.
Lucille Ball And desi Arnaz revoultionized the television sitcom format throught the 1950s in this beloved series.
What is I Love Lucy?
Who is Mohammad Ali?
This 1970s line dance, accompanied by a brassy funk song by KC and the Sunshine Band, had everyone stepping left and right.
What is the Hustle?
These ultra-wide 1970s pants flared out dramatically from the knee down and paired perfectly with platform shoes.
This international peacekeeping organization was officially established in 1945 immediately following the end of WWII.
What is the United Nations?
Norman Lear broke television barriers in 1971 by introducing the opinionated, working-class character Archie Bunker in this sitcom.
What is All in the Family?
The Brooklyn Dodgers infielder broke Major League Baseball's modern color barrier on opening day in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Chubby Checker caused a global dance sensation in 1960 when he begged everyone to do this specific hip-swiveling dance.
What is the Twist?
In 1965, British designer Mary Quant shocked traditionalists by raising hemlines and inventing this iconic skirt.
What is the Mini-Skirt?
In 1962, the US and the Soviet Union stood on the bring of nuclear war during a 13-day standoff over missiles in this island nation.
What is Cuba (the Cuban Missile Crisis)?
This spooky, eccentric 1960s sitcom featured family members named Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, and Lurch.
What is the Addams Family?
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, this American swimmer made history by winning seven gold medals and setting seven world records.
In 1962, Dee Dee Sharp had teens pretending to stir a massive pot of comfort food with this hit dance craze.
What is the Mashed Potato?
General Mills turned snack time into finger-puppet time in 1966 by introducing these cone-shaped corn snacks.
What are Bugles?
This 19-year-old newspaper heiress was kidnapped by a radical group in 1974 and later photographed participating in a bank robbery.
Who is Patty Hearst?
Airing from 1959-1964, this Rod Sterling anthology series used sci-fi and horror to deliver psychological twists.
What is the Twilight Zone?
The 1973 tennis match, dubbed the "Battle of the Sexes," saw Billie Jean King defeat this aging make champion?
This 1950s hand-jiving group dance craze shared its name with a popular backyard cookout.
What is the Bunny Hop?
This carbonated candy, introduced in 1975, famously sparked urban legends that eating it with soda would cause your stomach to explode.
What are Pop Rocks?
In 1954, this infamous US Senator was finally censured by Congress after leading years of reckless, anti-communist "witch hunts."
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
What is The Ed Sullivan Show?
In 1954, this British runner became the first human to break the historic four-minute mile barrier.
Who is Roger Bannister?
This big band leader and clarinetist, known as the "King of Swing," defined the 1940s dance halls with hits like "Sing, Sing, Sing."
Who is Benny Goodman?
Invented in 1948 to extend the shelf life of military cheese, these bright orange, crunchy curls became an instant snack staple.