That Was the Decade That Was
The Hula-Hoop was first marketed by Wham-O in this decade
What is 1950s? It was first marketed in 1958 and received a patent in 1963. Around 25 million were sold during the first four months it was available for purchase
The original version of the hit song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot [missing word]” was released by Brian Hyland in 1960
What is bikini? The tune hit the top of the charts on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and climbed near the top in other countries.
In 1984, he won an unprecedented eight Grammy Awards for his hit album Thriller
Who is Michael Jackson? A record 4.4 million viewers watched the historic event. “Billie Jean” ran 27 minutes in the original recording, but it was too long for the vinyl, so they cut it to 11 minuteS
Carrot Top
What is redhead? Lucille Ball is a famous redhead, but she was actually a natural brunette.
Areas above this circle are often called the “Land of the Midnight Sun,” but in the winter, those same areas receive days of no sunlight.
What is Arctic? The North Pole receives no sunlight from January 21 through February 21.
Velcro was patented
What is 1950s? In 1941, the idea for Velcro came from a Swiss engineer who had taken a walk in the woods with his dog. Both returned covered with burrs. The engineer wondered if something useful could come from the concept—and it did. He named his invention Velcro—combining velvet and crochet
This artist went against the love-song trend when he recorded “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.
Who is Paul Simon?
This “slice of the 1950s and 1960s” sitcom ran for 10 years but never won an Emmy. It did, however, give us one of TV’s most beloved characters—the Fonz
What is Happy Days? Henry Winkler plays the Fonz. Winkler received three nominations, and Tom Bosley and Marion Ross received nominations for their performances
Someone who exhibits grace under pressure is said to be cool as this
What is cucumber? This idiom is often used to describe unflappable people.
No two of these winter precipitations are alike
What are snowflakes? They are allegedly no more alike than fingerprints.
Silly Putty was introduced to the market in this decade
What is 1950s? Joining a growing list of 1950s inventions that we take for granted today, Silly Putty got its start in 1950 when Neiman-Marcus and Doubleday Bookstores agreed to sell it in their stores.
The title of Sheb Wooley’s 1958 silly song was “[this color] People Eater.”
What is purple ? “Purple People Eater” remained in the No. 1 position on the pop chart for more than a month.
This actress who starred in Sophie’s Choice, The Devil Wears Prada, Kramer vs. Kramer, Julie and Julia, and The Iron Lady has won more Academy Award nominations than anyone else in history.
Who is Meryl Streep? As of 2020, she had received 21 nominations. She has won three Oscare
When the work is easy and the pay is exceptional, you’re riding this train. Also used when someone makes a killing in the stock market. Easy money.
What is gravy? Those who bought Microsoft stock in the beginning and held on to it rode the gravy train to wealth.
This is what happens every spring when snow and ice turn to water
What is thaw?
The birth control pill was approved.
What is 1960s? It was approved in 1960 and introduced for sale in 1962. In 1988, the high-dose pills were replaced by lower-dose pills with fewer side effects.
In 1976, Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots topped the charts with a disco song that featured this feathered animal.
Whatt is duck? The song is “Disco Duck.” It was released on a 45 (RPM) vinyl record
This iconic American figure has an extraordinary amount of non-acting TV and filmcredits as well as numerous global theme properties and has won the most Academy Awards. The last one was awarded posthumously in 1969 for Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
Who is Walt Disney? He was nominated 59 times and won 29 times. Disney has 12 international properties and six in the United States
To use your noodle is to use this body part.
What is brain or head? It means to think logically or rationally.
Light and fluffy snow shares its name with the personal care product used on the face to reduce shine
What is powder? Skiers and snowboarders call it the sweetest snow because it gives the smoothest ride if they can keep up their speed. Without maintaining speed, they can get bogged down in the snow.
Queen Elizabeth woke up one morning to find a man sitting on the end of her bed. The intruder was bleeding after cutting his hand on a broken ashtray.
What is 1980s? This was the second time the intruder had entered the palace undetected. Some say he entered her bedroom to commit suicide, though the reason has not been determined. He was arrested, and security was increased
In Maria Muldaur’s nonsensical and catchy 1973 hit, she sings about sand dunes, sheiks, camels, belly dancing, and “traces of romance in our heads.
What is “Midnight at the Oasis”? The tune hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100
This actress has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards and has brought home four, the most for any actor. According to Good Housekeeping, she has won awards for Morning Glory (1934), Guess Who‘s Coming to Dinner (1968), The Lion in Winter (1969, which is the year she tied with Barbra Streisand for Funny Girl), and On Golden Pond (1982).
Who is Katharine Hepburn? She attended only one Oscar ceremony, and that was in 1974 to present an honorary award to her friend Lawrence Weingarten.
A bun in the oven
What is pregnant? On TV, the word pregnant wasn’t allowed in the early days. Instead, they used expecting. Little Ricky, of I Love Lucy fame, was the first TV birth.
Snowflakes are transparent, but they appear white because they reflect this
What is light? Snow can be different colors, depending on the impurities in the snowflakes.