Owls
continent that has no owls?
Antarctica. Owls are found on all other continents
Today we play solitaire on the computer, but back in the day, we played it with these
What are cards? The game is said to have originated in the 18th century in the Baltic region of Europe, where it is called patience. Many younger players don’t know how to lay out the cards because they’ve played it only on their electronic devices
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Avengers
The Avengers
A collie is the star of this long-running TV show, which began in 1954.
What is Lassie?
In 1955, she was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger.
Who is Rosa Parks? While this act was performed by a number of people around the same time, Parks’ age and reputation as an upstanding citizen garnered the most attention. She was instrumental in desegregating the South.
common noise an owl makes?
Hoot. Some owls make other noises, such as screeches, barks, growls, and hisses
In the 1970s and 1980s, parents and grandparents relied on their children and grandchildren to program this device that recorded TV shows.
What is VCR? Most people never figured out how to set the VCR to record one show while watching another show. In 2014, The Atlantic reported, “58% of Americans still have a VCR in their homes. And they probably still can’t program them.
Monopoly, Pac-Man, and Clue
What is Pac-Man? It is an electronic (video) game; the other two are much older board games.
This war comedy-drama featuring characters Hawkeye, Hot Lips, Klinger, and Radar had the largest audience ever recorded for its series finale.
What is M*A*S*H? The series finale had an audience of 106 million people.
Her coronation took place in 1953.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II? She’s held the crown for almost 70 years.
Do owls generally migrate?
No; however, they are nomadic when looking for a food source.
In the 1960s and 1970s, we drove without these restraining devices.
What are seatbelts? Mandatory seatbelt laws did not appear until the mid-1980s. New Hampshire still has no seat belt law for those 18 years and older.
Watergate, Woodstock, and Altamont
What is Watergate? The other two places were the scenes of famous rock concerts; the Watergate Hotel was the scene of the Democratic headquarters break-in.
This show has a stellar ensemble cast—Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, and Andy Kaufman, among others—and chronicles the life of New York City cab drivers
What is Taxi?
In 1952, this vaccine was released by Dr. Jonas Salk
What is polio? Polio was first detected in 1894 in Vermont.
What do you call a baby owl?
Owlet
When our white tennis shoes got dirty, we used to put this on them to hide the dirt.
What is shoe polish? Some people still use it, but others use a shoe cleaner.
Triangle, Pentagon, Rectangle
What is Pentagon? The other two are just shapes. The Pentagon is a shape AND a government building.
Lyrics to the theme song of this 1970s Saturday-night show include: Love, exciting and new Come aboard. We’re expecting you. And love, life’s sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you.
What is The Love Boat?
In 1950, this war, which was technically a police action, was launched in Asia, and the United States fought in it.
What is the Korean War? North Korea invaded South Korea, and the United States’ goal was not to defeat the North Koreans but to protect South Korea. It was the first time the U.S. did not declare war, and there has never been a permanent peace treaty—just an armistice
. Do Greek legends and superstitions generally relate owls to good or bad luck?
Good. While in Christian cultures they are associated with death, in Greek culture they are related to fertility, wisdom, and prophecy. Athena is the Greek goddess associated with owls.
Today with online banking, there is no need to use this paper item to keep track of checking account balances.
What is check register (or similar)? In addition to online banking, some people use a spreadsheet such as Excel to keep track of their bank accounts
John Travolta, John “Cougar” Mellencamp, and John Goodman
Who is John “Cougar” Mellencamp? He’s a singer, and the other two are actors
Bea Arthur first plays this character on the 1970s show that’s named for her character
Maude
Maggie.
Who is Maude? Bea Arthur went on to have even more success as part of the ensemble cast of The Golden Girls
In 1957, the Soviets launched this satellite as well as the Space Age
What is Sputnik? It was the first artificial satellite in space