Myths & Folk Tales
What is the name of the boy who never grew up in a famous English children’s story?
A: Peter Pan.
In which song would you hear the line “Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh”?
A: Jingle Bells
Which two states do NOT share a border with any other U.S. states?
Answer: Hawaii and Alaska
1. What was the name of the popular 1950s soda that promised “the pause that refreshes”?
Answer: Coca-Cola
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What is the capital of Italy?
Answer: Rome
Which food do old wives claim can help predict a baby’s gender during pregnancy?
A: Cravings—sweet for a girl, salty for a boy.
Which Christmas song includes the lyric “Tis the season to be jolly”?
A: Deck the Halls
What U.S. state is closest to Russia?
Answer: Alaska (Diomede Islands are only about 2.5 miles apart)
What iconic TV family debuted in 1957 with the line “Gee, Wally…”?
Answer: Leave It to Beaver
Grand Canyon National Park is located in which U.S. state?
Answer: Arizona
According to folklore, what happens if you crack your knuckles?
A: You’ll get arthritis.
(Myth: No evidence supports this.)
Which carol includes the lyric “Sleep in heavenly peace”?
A: Silent Night
What is the name of the famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park?
Answer: Old Faithful
Which 1950s toy was advertised in the famous phrase: “You can roll it, swing it, or loop it!”?
Answer: The Duncan Yo-Yo
Big Ben is a famous clock tower in which city?
Answer: London, England
What does an itchy palm supposedly mean?
A: Money is coming your way (or going away, depending on the hand).
Which song features the line “With a corncob pipe and a button nose”?
A: Frosty the Snowman
What famous highway stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica?
Answer: Route 66
Which car company produced the Thunderbird, introduced in 1955?
Answer: Ford
In 1967, the “Summer of Love” drew thousands of young people to which U.S. city?
Answer: San Francisco
What old wives’ tale says you'll get if you go outside with wet hair?
A: A cold.
(Myth: Colds are caused by viruses, not wet hair.)
Which song has the lyric “Peace on earth and mercy mild”?
A: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, is located in which city?
Answer: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What 1950s singer had a hit with “Peggy Sue”?
Answer: Buddy Holly
What iconic American vehicle brand was popular for cross-country road trips in the 1950s
Answer: Chevrolet
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