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50s & 60s
Drinks
100
Name this historical landmark:
Eiffel Tower.
100
What word contains 26 letters but only has three syllables?
The alphabet.
100
Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star, How I wonder what you are, up ____________?
above the world so high.
100
True or False: A candy bar was only 5 cents in the 1950’s.
True!
Most candy bars only cost a nickel in the 50's.
100
What is the main kind of juice people commonly drink with their breakfast?
Orange juice.
200
Which country is famous for the tradition of Oktoberfest?
Germany.
200
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear.
200
And now, the end is near
And so I face the _____
Final curtain
My Way by Frank Sinatra, 1969.
200
Who was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969?
Neil Armostrong.
200
Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and Rose are types of what?
Wine.
300
Which city is renowned for its deep-dish pizza?
Chicago, USA.
300
What has hands but can't clap?
A clock.
300
You can burn my house, you can steal my car
Drink my _____ from an old fruit jar
Liquor
(“Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins, 1956)
300
Which American television sitcom, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz was released on 15 October 1951?
I Love Lucy
300
Based on sales, what is America's favorite drink?
Bottled water.
400
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?
Big Ben.
400
What can you catch but never throw?
A cold.
400
Que Sera, Sera. Whatever will be, will be. The future’s not ________
Ours to see
(“Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)” by Doris Day, 1956.
400
What cartoon family debuted on TV in 1960? This family consisted of Fred, Wilma, Dino, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm, Betty, and Barney.
The Flinstones.
400
What ferments beer?
Yeast.
500
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert, Africa.
500
What is it that no one wants, but no one wants to lose?
A lawsuit.
500
Oh! Carol, I am but a fool. Darling, I love you, ______
though you treat me cool
(Oh! Carol by Neil Sedaka, 1961).
500
Which legendary actor starred in the 1955 movie Rebel Without a Cause?
James Dean.
500
What soft drink are you allegadly supposed to drink when you are feeling ill?
Ginger ale.
600
Which mountain range stretches across several countries including Nepal, India, and China?
The Himalayas.
600
David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and _____?
David.
600
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark, this gun's ______
For hire
(Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen, 1984).
600
What famous doll made her debut in 1959 and continued her popularity into the 1960s?
Barbie Doll.
600
Guinness beer was first brewed in which country?
Ireland.
700
Which iconic structure in India is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
The Taj Mahal.
700
A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for three nights and rode out on Friday. How is this possible?
His horse's name is Friday.
700
The moon ______ on Blueberry Hill and lingered until my dreams came true
Stood still
(“Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino, 1940).
700
What iconic theme park opened its doors for the first time in 1955?
Disneyland
700
Before 1929, Coca-Cola contained trace amounts of what drug?
Cocaine.
The company reduced the amount after public backlash in the late 1800s.
800
Which European country speaks Dutch as its official language?
The Netherlands.
800
It belongs to you, but your friends and family use it more. What is it?
Your name.
800
My lover stands on_____ sands and watches the ships that go sailin'
Golden
(“Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin, 1959)
800
Who married dancer Delores Mohawk in the 1950s?
Sam Cooke
800
How much caffeine does the average cup of coffee have?
80mg.
900
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City.
Land area of 0.19 square miles.
900
It has keys, but no locks. It has space, but no room. You can enter, but can’t go inside. What is it?
A keyboard.
900
You keep saying you’ve got something for me, something you call _______
Love but confess
(These Boots Were Made for Walking by Nancy Sinatra, 1966.
900
What major sporting event first aired in color in the US in 1966?
Super Bowl.
900
A mimosa mixes what two drinks?
Champagne and orange juice.
1000
What is the most visited country in the world?
France.
1000
Why is Europe like a frying pan?
Because it has Greece at the bottom.
1000
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion ________
Sleeps tonight
The Lion Sleeps Tonight by the Tokens, 1961.
1000
Which film, released in 1965, is about the Von Trapp family?
The Sound of Music.
1000
What cocktail is made of vodka, tequila, rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola?
Long Island Iced Tea.
1100
Located in Washington, D.C., who is this monument in honor of?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1100
What can be found on the ground yet never gets dirty?
Your shadow.
1100
Don't be a stingy little mama. You're 'bout to starve me ___________
Half to death
(A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, 1956).
1100
What 1965 act prohibited racial discrimination in voting in the U.S.?
Voting Rights Act
1100
How many apples do you think it takes to make one bottle of 10-ounce apple juice
2 apples.
1200
What is the smallest state in the U.S. by land area?
Rhode Island.
1200
Ask this question all day long, but always get completely different answers, and yet all the answers will be correct. What is the question?
What time is it?
1200
People always told me be careful of what you do. Don’t go around breaking young______
Girls hearts
(Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, 1983).
1200
Which iconic musical that features the song 'Tonight' premiered on Broadway in 1957?
West Side Story.
1200
What type of mug is a Moscow Mule supposed to be served in?
Copper mug.
It is believed to enhance the drink's crisp and refreshing taste.
1300
What was the name of the ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural exchange and commerce?
The Silk Road.
1300
You’ll find me in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. But never Neptune, or Venus. What am I?
The letter "R".
1300
You've turned into the prettiest girl I've ever seen
Happy birthday __________
Sweet sixteen
Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen by Neil Sedaka, 1960.
1300
What is the name of the woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabamaln, 1955?
Rosa Parks.
1300
In most countries, it is illegal to call sparkling wine by what name unless it was produced in certain region of France?
Champagne.
1400
Name the three Scandinavian countries.
Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
1400
The man who invented it doesn’t need it. The man who bought it doesn’t want it. The man who needs it doesn’t know. What is it?
A coffin.
1400
I'm a bad boy 'cause I don't even miss her. I'm a bad boy for breaking her heart
And I'm _______
Free fallin'
Free Fallin' by Tom Petty, 1989.
1400
What famous cowboy of the 1950s was really named Leonard Slye?
Roy Rogers.
1400
What soft drink was originally created as a mixer for whiskey back in the 1940s?
Mountain Dew.
1500
Name this historical house located in New York City.
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House.
1500
You see a couples cruise that is filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why?
They're all couples (not single).
1500
Yeah, and he's holding her in his arms late, late at night. You know, I wish that I had _______
Jessie's girl
Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, 1980.
1500
Who was the President of the United States in 1950?
Harry S. Truman
1500
What is the least popular juice flavor in the world?
Tomato juice.
(Sorry V8)