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Thrown into a pit by his jealous brothers, he was sold into slavery in Egypt before eventually becoming the pharaoh's right-hand man.
Who is Joseph?
Popularized in 1950s Swanson TV dinners, this comfort dish consists of an oval patty of seasoned ground beef smothered in rich brown gravy.
What is Salisbury Steak?
This German airship's fiery 1937 destruction in New Jersey marked the end of the passenger airship era, made famous by radio reporter Herbert Morrison's tearful broadcast, "Oh, the humanity!"
What is the Hindenburg?
This Austrian child prodigy began writing music at age five, composed over 600 works—including The Magic Flute—and tragically died at the age of 35.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Debuting in 1969, this mystery-solving Great Dane, who loved "Snacks" and traveled with Shaggy and the gang in the Mystery Machine, was originally voiced by radio legend Don Messick.
Who is Scooby-Doo?
On the night before his trial, Jesus was arrested by temple guards in this Jerusalem garden while his disciples slept.
What is the Garden of Gethsemane?
Created in 1955 by a Campbell Soup test kitchen manager, this holiday side dish combines canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and a crunchy topping of fried onions.
What is Green Bean Casserole?
In 1956, this luxurious Italian ocean liner collided with the MS Stockholm in dense fog off Nantucket, captivating the nation as it slowly capsized and sank.
What is the Andrea Doria?
This Russian composer brought magic to the ballet stage, creating the unforgettable music for The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and the 1812 Overture.
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
First appearing in the opening credits of a 1963 Blake Edwards comedy starring Peter Sellers, this suave, silent, pink feline was accompanied by Henry Mancini’s famous jazz theme.
Who is The Pink Panther?
The very last book of the New Testament, which details visions of the end times, is known by this title.
What is Revelation?
Taking its name and bright green color from a popular 1950s cocktail, this chilled dessert features Creme de Menthe, marshmallow fluff, and a chocolate crust.
What is Grasshopper Pie?
Just days before Thanksgiving in 1959, the U.S. government caused nationwide panic when it warned that this festive holiday staple was contaminated with a chemical weed killer.
What is "The Great Cranberry Scare?"
Despite losing his hearing in his late 20s and becoming completely deaf, this German composer went on to write his revolutionary Ninth Symphony, which features the famous "Ode to Joy."
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
Created by Art Clokey in the 1950s, this claymation character—a friendly, green figure with a slanted head—traveled through books and adventures with his orange sidekick, Pokey.
Who is Gumby?
During their 40-year journey through the wilderness, God sustained the Israelites by raining down this bread-like food from heaven every morning.
What is manna?
This classic dish features hollowed-out bell peppers filled with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, then baked.
What are Stuffed Bell Peppers?
In 1912, this massive British passenger liner—famously touted by the media as "unsinkable"—struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives.
What is the Titanic?
This Baroque master and organ virtuosic genius composed timeless masterworks such as the Brandenburg Concertos and Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
Featured in Harvey Comics and animated shorts starting in the late 1940s, this polite, translucent protagonist famously preferred making friends over scaring people.
Who is Casper the Friendly Ghost?
This king of Babylon built a golden image, went mad, and lived like a wild animal in the fields for seven years.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
This rich Russian-inspired dish of sautéed beef and mushrooms in a tangy sour cream sauce became a massive weeknight favorite when served over egg noodles in the 1950s.
What is Beef Stroganoff?
Planned by the CIA and authorized in 1961, this botched invasion of Cuba by 1,400 exiles ended in a swift military defeat and major international humiliation for President John F. Kennedy.
What is the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Nicknamed "The Red Priest," this Italian Baroque composer is best known for The Four Seasons, a set of four vibrant violin concertos.
Who is Antonio Vivaldi?
Created by Charles M. Schulz in 1950, this imaginative Beagle loyal to Charlie Brown often sat atop his doghouse daydreaming about battling the Red Baron as a World War I Flying Ace.
Who is Snoopy?