Four's and Wars!
Blunder-ful History
CAN you believe it?
Century Pop Culture
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The long war between the USSR and the US over the spread and "containment" of communism, lasting from 1947 to 1994 is commonly referred to as 'this' war.
What is 'Cold'?
200
One of the most historically inaccurate assumptions, this explorer, sent by the Hispanic ruler Ferdinand II, never actually set foot in North America, but rather 'struck land' in the Caribbean.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
200
This popular Hawaiian food item, known for its long shelf life, was first canned in the 19th century and is often associated with military rations.
What is Spam?
200
This pioneering jazz musician made a long career into the 70's, nicknamed "Satch" and "Pop", and is celebrated for their iconic trumpet playing, living most of their life in Queens, New York.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
400
A Patriot who truly represented America during the Revolutionary War, known for his "Midnight Ride" to warn of the red-coats advance.
Who is 'Paul'?
400
This streaming vessel sailed the north Atlantic on a journey to New York, however as the famous tale goes, it was never described as "Unsinkable", to which its sister ship, Olympic, proved to be.
What is The Titanic?
400
This canned fruit was first introduced to the U.S. market in the late 1800's and became a popular dessert ingredient, prominently after James Dole grew them in Hawaii to sell to the states.
What is Pineapple?
400
Captivating audiences with daring escapes and illusions in the 20th century, they gained a little too much publicity, and took a 'punch to the gut' when accused of perpetrating fraud by the German police, leading to 'The Slander Trial'.
Who is Harry Houdini?
600
The Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, featured a multitude of striking fashion of the time, including this color to represent the Yankees and their Federal Army.
What is 'Blue'?
600
Orson Welles' famous adaptation of this book was broadcast over the radio in 1938, and was thought to have provoked mass hysteria and widespread panic, to which has been debunked by historians as false, and was a case of news exaggeration.
What is War of The Worlds?
600
This canned vegetable, often associated with the American Midwest, was a 'popping' part of 'Victory Gardens' during World War II.
What is corn?
600
Back to the Rolling Twenties, this famous Italian mob-boss built a business on bootlegging in New York's streets, before being sent to Alcatraz on over 20 accounts of tax evasion.
Who is Al Capone?
800
This was the most successful frontal attack of World War II, as the allies triumphantly re-gained upper France, liberating it from the German invasion.
What is 'D-Day'?
800
This character was not created by Walt Disney, but was actually created by his best friend Ub Iwerks, who was asked to re-draw leading character "Oswald", after losing rights to Universal.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
800
This company, founded in 1889, is famous for its iconic canned tomato and chicken soups, featuring a red and white label.
What is Campbell's Soup?
800
This American frontiersman, folk hero, and U.S. Tennessee representative is famous for his death at the Alamo in 1836, known as the "King of the Wild Frontier", having both a song and show dedicated to him.
Who is Davy Crockett?
1000
Known as 'Oak Ridge', the creation of a 'Secret' this, led the Tennessee Valley Authority to flood a town in order to build a Dam to which powered this 'urban sprawl', being a leading factor in the construction of the atomic bombs used in World War II.
What is a 'City'?
1000
The 'Spanish flu' was a devastating pandemic taking over 50 million lives, which, despite its name, did not originate in Spain, but actually this country, with the first case reported being in 1918.
What is (Kansas), America?
1000
During prohibition in the 1920's, this product was sold in cans and famously, concentrated 'bricks' with warnings not to ferment it into alcohol, which explicitly advised common-folk on how to do so.
What is Grape Juice?
"After dissolving the brick in a gallon of water, do not place the liquid in a jug away in the cupboard for twenty days, because then it would turn into wine.”
1000
This large and prominent 19th century British writer and philosopher, known for his wit and wisdom, created many beloved writings, including fictional detective, "Father Brown".
Who is The Great Gilbert Keith Chesterton?