Name That Century (we're in the 21st)
This century was full of pivotal advancements in Medicine, including Penicillin, polio vaccine, organ transplants, and DNA discovery.
What is the 20th century?
This unisex sneaker was originally a basketball shoe and has become a universal symbol of timeless style and versatility, worn by musicians, athletes, and pop culture icons. It is known for its canvas upper and durable rubber sole, available in both high-top and low-top.
What is Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars?
World War II
What are the '40s?
Everyone used to be delivered a free one of these so they would have access to the contact information they'd need. Simply open the book and search alphabetically for the person or company you want to contact.
What is a phonebook?
In Ken's book "The Only Three Questions That Count", one of the three questions asks, "What do I believe that's actually ____?"
What is false?
The American Civil War, occurring during this century, was a civil war in the United States during between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South")
What is the 19th century?
(1861-1865)
First worn by Michael Jordan in 1985, this shoe became an instant hit and is arguably the model that sparked modern sneaker culture and the market for artist collaborations.
What is Nike Air Jordan 1?
The New Deal: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, elected in a landslide early in this decade, implemented a series of programs and reforms aimed at providing relief, recovery, and reform (the "3 Rs") from the Depression.
What are the '30s?
Salespeople would go door-to-door selling volumes of these which contained summarized knowledge in alphabetical order.
What are Encyclopedias?
This 2010 book written by Ken gets you started by debunking 50 common money-killing myths.
What is "Debunkery"?
Thirteen Colonies fought for independence from Great Britain during this century, leading to the formation of the United States and inspiring democratic ideals.
What is the 18th century?
(1775–1783)
The magical red shoes worn by Dorothy, which are housed in the Smithsonian.
What are ruby slippers?
End of an Era: This decade closed with the Fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.
What are the '80s?
This device digitized material with a scanner to send and receive printed pages over the telephone lines.
What is a fax machine?
In Ken's book "The Only Three Questions That Count", one of the three questions asks, "What can I fathom that others find _______?"
What is unfathomable?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum occurred during this key century.
What is the 1st century?
79 CE (AD)
These popular plastic clogs featured prominently in the 2006 movie Idiocracy, which inadvertently predicted their massive cultural rise.
What are Crocs?
The Korean War: North Korea's invasion of South Korea early in this decade led to intervention by the U.S. and the United Nations.
What are the '50s?
These devices used to vibrate to let you know someone was trying to get in touch.
What is a pager?
Ken's acclaimed 2009 title, "How to Smell ______", identifies five signs of financial fraud to protect investors.
What is a Rat?
The Black Death primarily ravaged Europe, Asia, and Africa in the middle of this century.
What is the 14th century?
(1346 to 1353)
Introduced in 1982 as the first basketball shoe to use Nike Air technology, this shoe has an enduring design that remains a staple in streetwear and is one of the most customized shoes of all time.
What is Nike Air Force 1?
US voting Age Lowered to 18. Watergate Hearings. Jimmy Carter Elected President.
What are the '70s?
These devices were the ultimate way to track essential meetings and manage deadlines. They could even send faxes! Any businessman or woman who was worth their salt had one.
What is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)?
Ken Fisher's first book was published in 1984 and was titled this. It popularized the Price-to-Sales ratio for stock valuation.
What is "Super Stocks"?