Food Factoids
Time Covers of the
60's
Weather Lore & Science
Alliteration
January, January
100

Brie and Roquefort cheese come from this country

What is France

100

On January 27, 1961, the Time magazine cover featured this man's inauguration

Who is John F. Kennedy (JFK)

100

"Red sky at night, sailor's delight" means this kind of weather in the morning

What is good or fair

100

This fast-food restaurant chain named for the "King of Cowboys" opened its doors in 1968

What is Roy Rogers

100

On January 4, people who are visually impaired celebrate this method of reading and writing

What is braille

200

Orange juice and champagne compromise this adult beverage

What is a mimosa

200

The March 2, 1962, cover was out of this world with this man, the first American to orbit Earth

Who is John Glenn

200

When you feel these parts of the body ache for no apparent reason, expect rain

What are joints

200

This is the alliterative name for the wide-legged jean style popular in the 1970's

What are bell-bottoms

200

Martin Luther Kind Jr.'s birthday is observed as a federal holiday on this day of the week

What is Monday

300

The Italian al dente translates to this in English

What is "to the tooth"

300

The March 14, 1960, cover featured this iconic Swedish director, known for The Seventh Seal

Who is Ingmar Bergman

300

Some say a large crop of these on the ground foretells a harsh winter

What are acorns or walnuts

300

This actress is known for roles in Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, and The Man Who Knew Too Much

Who is Doris Day

300

People celebrate the founding of this "down-under" country on January 26

What is Australia 

400

Chai tea is made from this spice, which comes from a pod

What is cardamom 

400

The June 5, 1964, edition featured the World's Fair, held that year in this U.S. city

What is New York City

400

When you don't hear a sound from these insects, the temperature has fallen below 55*F

What are crickets

400

Founded in 1966, this tech store has an alliterative two-word name today 

What is Best Buy

400

On January 17, 1991, this operation began the combat phase of the Gulf War in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

What is Operation Desert Storm

500

Some people carry a genetic variation that makes this popular herb taste like soap

What is cilantro

500

This "most trusted man in America" graced the October 14, 1966, magazine cover

Who is Walter Cronkite

500

This fluffy cloud resembling cotton candy is accompanied by bright, blue skies

What is cumulus 

500

This gentleman, featured in the famous tongue twister, picked a peck of pickled peppers

Who is Peter Piper

500

This large South American tourist destination's name translates to "River of January"

What is Rio de Janeiro