Blastin' Stuff
In the 1970s record players were used to "blast" this type of dance music
Disco
The US entered WWII in 1941. In 1942 the US government started limiting the sales of certain foods and other products to boost our war efforts. What was this called?
Rationing
In 1924 Alvin Kelly sat on one of these for 13 hours and 13 minutes which sparked a nationwide trend
Flagpole
Now: We use a LOT of slang or lazy language when we speak, particularly among younger circles.
Then: There wasn't a lot of slang used in 1905, but there was this exception which means "Ok, Good, or See Ya Later"
Skidoo
In the 1930s it became so popular to swallow these live animals that a law was passed to protect them from cruel and wanton consumption
Goldfish
What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded live on national television in 1986?
Challenger
In which decade did WWI occur?
1910s (US entered in 1917)
Suffrage doesn't mean someone is suffering. It means this:
The right to vote in political elections
Now: We call it Ping Pong
Then: They called it what?
Gossima
Vomiting
What type of tape would people have blasted their music from before the invention of cassette tapes?
8 tracks
You might think that "The 2nd British Invasion" was an act of war. But it actually refers to the rise of this music group, which is arguably the most successful music act of the entire 20th century.
The Beatles
These pets were a big deal in the mid 1970s. They could sit, stay, and play dead
Pet Rocks
Then: Invented in 1889, it was called a "Nickel-In-The-Slot Phonograph". It peaked in popularity in the 1950's.
Now: What do we call it?
A jukebox
During the Great Depression food was scarce, meals had to be stretched, and people had to get creative with their food. What is one humble but edible invention that was born during this time?
Hot Water Pie
The Oklahoma City bombing is the worst domestic terrorist incident in US history, killing 168 people. In which decade did this bombimg occur?
The 1990s
When and why did women start wearing knee length skirts?
During WWII because fabric was rationed
The Civil Rights Movement started when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person on a bus. What was this separation of white and black Americans called?
Segregation
Then: In 1972 President Nixon spied on the democrats, tried to get re-elected by cheating, and then lied and tried to cover it all up.
Now: We call these events the_________
Watergate Scandal
What is the main difference between between foods that are popular today and foods that were eaten in the earlier parts of the the century?
Today they are prepackaged and generally unhealthier. Years ago things were home grown and homemade.
In 1957 a stray dog named Laika became famous for this:
Being the first living thing to be sent into space
What was the name of the large music festival that took place during the time when many young people opposed and protested the Vietnam War?
Woodstock
On NYE, the last night of the 20th century, people feared that a "bug" would crash computers all over the world causing chaos, confusion, and the end of life as we knew it. What was that "bug" called?
Y2K
Then: He created his own television show which aired from 1966 to 2001
Now: We remember him for his commitment to children, his gentle and inclusive nature, and you can even go see his memorial statue in Pittsburgh
Mr. Fred Rogers
What does SPAM stand for?
Special Processed American Meat
Will also accept SPiced hAM, Shoulder of Pork And Ham, SPecial Army Meat, or Strange Pink Awful Meat