Food
Brie and Roquefort cheese come from this country.
What is France? France makes somewhere between 400 and 1,000 different types of cheese, depending on whether you count sub-types of cheese. It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese.
“Live long and prosper” comes from Mr. Spock and this show.
What is Star Trek? Before making it big in show business, Leonard Nimoy, who plays Mr. Spock, drove a taxi as a side job and once drove President John F. Kennedy.
On January 27, 1961, the Time magazine cover featured this man’s inauguration.
Who is Kennedy (JFK)? The edition featured excerpts from his inaugural address along with an account of the snowy inauguration.
This is the alliterative name for the wide-legged jeans style popular in the 1970s.
What are bell-bottoms? Did you know that British and American sailors wore pants fashioned this way in the 19th century so it would be easier to snag a man if he fell overboard?
People celebrate the founding of this “down-under” country on January 26.
What is Australia? January 26 is known as Australia Day. The first Australian colonists were prisoners brought from Britain in the late 18th century.
Orange juice and champagne comprise this adult beverage.
What is a mimosa? It’s a traditional Sunday brunch drink. We can thank England for giving us brunch and France for bringing the mimosa to it.
From the 1960s through the early 1990s, he said “Heeeeere’s Johnny!” every weeknight.
Who is Ed McMahon? He was Johnny Carson’s sidekick for 30 years on The Tonight Show. While in college, McMahon sold veggie slicers on the Atlantic City boardwalk.
The March 2, 1962, cover was out of this world with this man, the first American to orbit Earth.
Who is John Glenn? Artist Boris Artzybasheff painted the image, and it was one of approximately 800 works of original cover art donated by Time to the National Portrait Gallery in 1978.
This singer, actor, and television host was nicknamed "King of the Cowboys."
Who is Roy Rogers? There is a restaurant chain named after him in the U.S.
On January 4, people who are visually impaired celebrate this method of reading and writing.
What is braille? World Braille Day honors Louis Braille, the Frenchman who invented braille and was born with sight but lost it at the age of 10.
The American cooking show called "The French Chef," which ran from 1963 until 1973, was created and hosted by this famous lady.
Who is Julia Child? Meryl Streep played her in a movie titled "Julie & Julia that told the story of Julia Child's life.
The phrase “Danger, Will Robinson!” was famously uttered by a robot on this 1960s show.
What is Lost in Space? In pop culture, the phrase caught on as a way to warn someone that they were about to make a mistake or that they were overlooking something.
The March 14, 1960, cover featured this iconic Swedish director, known for The Seventh Seal.
Who is Ingmar Bergman? Bergman was first introduced to movies by his grandfather, as his strict father did not approve of them.
This actress is known for roles in Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, and The Man Who Knew Too Much.
Who is Doris Day? She was born Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff and got her start dancing and singing as a child.
This Austrian classical composer was born on January 27th. (Hint: One of his most famous works was the opera the Marriage of Figaro.)
Who is Mozart? He was only 5 years old when he wrote his first musical composition.
Chai tea is made with this spice, which comes from a pod.
What is cardamom? It comes from India, and its proper name is masala chai. Chai is also the generic word for tea throughout Asia.
In this show, you would hear a voice on tape say: "This tape will destruct in 5 seconds."
What is Mission: Impossible?
This author of Catcher in the Rye was the cover feature on September 15, 1961.
Who is J. D. Salinger? The reclusive writer was also known for his short stories, often published in The New Yorker.
Founded in 1966, this tech store has an alliterative two-word name today.
What is Best Buy? Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler founded the company as an audio specialty store called Sound of Music. The name was changed in 1983 to emphasize the wide range of consumer electronics for sale.
This large South American tourist destination’s name translates to “River of January.”
What is Rio de Janeiro? It is named this because the Portuguese landed in the area on January 1, 1502.
The Italian "al dente" translates to this in English.
What is “to the tooth”? Traditional al dente pasta provides more nutrients, is easier to chew, and holds sauces better than overcooked pasta.
Walter Cronkite’s newscast close on CBS Evening News was this phrase.
What is "And that's the way it is."
These quotes come from this infamous character that starred in a show that was popular in the 70s: "Somebody's Gotta Be Dead, That's Life"
"Entertainment’s A Thing Of The Past, Now We Got Television”
"Everyone I Like Stays The Hell Away From Me”
Who is Archie Bunker (All in the Family)? Archie Bunker wasn't always the nicest guy, but he gave fans plenty of great lines over the years.
This 1980s slang means “rebellious in an exciting way,” and is also the title of a 1982 song by George Thorogood.
What is “Bad to the Bone”? The song inspired this use of the phrase to describe a rebellious, stylish, or cool person.
January was named for this Roman god, who is depicted with two faces looking backward and forward.
Who is Janus? He was the god of doors, gates, and transitions.