Inventions in the 1950s
What was the world's first instant iced tea?
White Rose Redi-tea
Coconut water can be used as what in case of a medical emergency?
Blood Plasma
In 1957, a man many consider to be the finest athlete of the century retired. Who was he?
Jackie Robinson
Which state produces enough cotton each year to make two t-shirts for every American (that's 599 million tees)?
Arizona
In 1962 this company opened its first store.
Wal-Mart
Which manufacturer was the first to release home microwave ovens?
Tappan
How many centimeters taller are you in the morning than in the evening?
1cm
Which MLB team won the most World Series throughout the 1950s?
Yankees
Which state allows tourists to search for diamonds in their original volcanic source?
Arkansas
What style of pants became a fashion trend for both men and women in the 1960s?
Bell-bottoms
In 1951, the American automobile manufacturer introduces power steering, which they call Hydraguide. Which manufacturer was it?
Chrysler Corporation
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What NFL team was the first to come to play in the state of Texas?
Dallas Texans
If it were a country, it would have the eighth economy in the world, beating out Italy, Russia, and India. Which state is this?
California
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech to end racism and discrimination?
I Have a Dream
Zenith engineer Eugene Polley invented the industry's first wireless TV remote. Which was it?
Flash-matic
How many calories do you burn when banging your head against a wall? Not that we recommend this!
150 calories
Who beat Joe Louis in the famous comeback in 1950?
Ezzard Charles
Which state has the most generous laws regarding company ownership?
Delaware
What movement to end racial discrimination led to a U.S. congressional act of the same name?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What was the first credit card to enter the market in the 1950's?
Diners Club Cart
How many liters of blood does your heart pump in an average lifetime?
182 million liters
Who won the first of four major golf tournaments in 1958?
Arnold Palmer
In which state were the remains of an 8,000 year old human civilization found buried?
Florida
Which event shook the world in July of 1969?
The moon landing