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100

In 1955, a McDonald's hamburger cost this much.

What is 15 cents?

100

If something is "the bee’s knees," it means it’s ____.

What is amazing or great?

100

"Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is!"

What is Alka-Seltzer?

100

This famous ventriloquist and his dummy, Charlie McCarthy, were stars of radio.

Who is Edgar Bergen?

100

The "Love Bug" was this famous Volkswagen model.

What is the Beetle?

200

A gallon of gas in 1960 was about this price.

What is 31 cents?

200

In the '50s, if someone told you to "cruise," they meant ____.

What is to drive around for fun?

200

"M’m! M’m! Good!"

What is Campbell’s Soup?

200

Before television, families gathered around the radio to listen to this famous mystery storyteller, known for The Shadow.

Who is Orson Welles?

200

This muscle car, introduced in 1964, became an American classic.

What is the Ford Mustang?)

300

In 1970, a movie ticket cost around this much.

What is $1.50?

300

If someone is "bent out of shape," they are ____.

What is upset or annoyed?

300

"I’d like to buy the world a Coke" was featured in an ad for this brand.

What is Coca-Cola?

300

This 1950s sci-fi TV series told viewers, "There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture."

What is The Outer Limits?

300

This luxury car brand's hood ornament is called the "Spirit of Ecstasy."

What is Rolls-Royce?

400

The price of a brand-new Ford Mustang in 1965.

What is $2,500?

400

"Let’s burn rubber!" means ____.

What is drive fast?

400

"You’re in good hands with ____."

What is Allstate?

400

This early TV cowboy, known for his white hat and horse Trigger, had a popular show in the '50s.

Who is Roy Rogers?

400

This car, famous for its gull-wing doors, became a time machine in Back to the Future.

What is the DeLorean?

500

A loaf of bread in 1940 would set you back this much.

What is 10 cents?

500

In the '70s, saying "Can you dig it?" meant you were asking ____.

What is "Do you understand?" or "Do you agree?"

500

"The few, the proud, the ____."

What are the Marines?

500

Before Johnny Carson, this host was the king of late-night television.

Who is Jack Paar?

500

In the 1950s, this "little car that could" became Germany’s most famous post-war vehicle.

What is the Volkswagen Bug?