Motorcycle Madness
In the 1980s, Kawasaki was among the first manufacturers showcasing motorcycles with electronic injection systems for this.
What is fuel?
This type of system would go on to become an industry standard for many motorcycles.
We bet you know “who” created the soundtrack for this film, including hits like “Pinball Wizard.”
What is Tommy?
The film is based on the album of the same name by the Who
On January 1, 1982, this pope famously defended the Solidarity movement and spoke out against martial law in Poland
Who is Pope John Paul II?
He also released a message that day to celebrate the Day of Peace.
In 1997, the UK officially initiated a voluntary ban on this kind of testing for cosmetics
What is animal testing?
The ban was implemented because alternative tests were available.
Happy Days takes place in this chilly state.
What is Wisconsin?
The characters attend the fictional Jefferson High School in Milwaukee
In 1993, Morrison won the literary prize named for this Swedish man.
Who is Nobel?
The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Morrison for her “visionary force and poetic import.”
This company, also known as Bavarian Motor Works, first introduced the antilock braking system on motorcycles.
What is BMW?
ABS for motorcycles was introduced in 1988 and has been available in some cars since 1978
This movie features a cast of loveable puppets and the tune “The Rainbow Connection.”
What is The Muppet Movie?
The music and lyrics are by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams
On April 19, she became the first American woman assigned to a space mission.
Who is Sally Ride?
That day, NASA announced that Ride would be a mission specialist on their upcoming STS-7 mission. Did you know? Ride applied to be an astronaut after seeing an article in the Stanford student newspaper.
In 1980, Coppertone became the first to develop this product’s UVA/UVB type
What is sunscreen?
Avobenzone was used to create this broad-spectrum protection.
This animated show set in Springfield features characters Marge, Bart, Homer, and more
What is The Simpsons?
Their state is never revealed, as part of a running joke.
A 1998 film adaptation of Morrison’s Beloved was co-produced by and stars this celebrity.
Who is Oprah?
Co-star Thandiwe (Thandie) Newton’s name means “beloved.”
The 1970s motorcycle scene was dominated by brands like Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki, all of which were based in this nation
What is Japan?
The country’s history with motorcycles goes back to 1908.
“You’re the One That I Want” to tell me the name of the film the song was featured in.
What is Grease?
In 2019, Dame Olivia Newton-John auctioned her outfit from the film’s finale to benefit her cancer research charity
In March, the single “Ebony and Ivory” was released, sung by Paul McCartney and this man.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
The song was partially inspired by a disagreement Paul had with his wife Linda. Processing conflict and reconciliation led him to thoughts of, “Why can’t we get it together? Our piano can.”
From the 1950s to the 1970s, photographer Kwame Brathwaite helped popularize the alliterative movement “Black is—” this
What is beautiful?
Brathwaite was noted for photographing dark-skinned models wearing natural hairstyles and African-inspired fashion, challenging the Eurocentric standards of beauty of the day
The Golden Girls raise a ruckus in this city
What is Miami?
One nickname of the show is “Miami Nice,” a play on Miami Vice.
Morrison’s third book, Song of this man, was published in 1977 and received the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Who is Solomon?
The book brought Morrison’s works national attention for the first time.
In the 1990s, the Lectra was produced; it was the first motorcycle to run on this kind of power
What is electric?
The bike was designed with a 24-volt battery and could travel at or above 45 mph.
This spooky cult classic features tunes like the “Time Warp,” which also has its own dance number.
What is The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The now-beloved song was originally written as a time filler in the stage version.
On March 29, this film, starring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, won Best Picture at the 54th Academy Awards
What is Chariots of Fire?
The film was also awarded for writing, music, and costume design.
Popular since the 1970s, Lip Smackers produces flavored versions of this moisturizing product
What is lip balm?
Their original lineup included strawberry, green apple, and lemon
Both Columbo and CHiPS are set in this state.
What is California?
CHiPS refers to the California Highway Patrol.
In 1984, Morrison was named professor of the humanities at the State University of New York, located in this city.
What is Albany?
She taught writing courses there until 1988.
In 1990, this biking brand introduced the Fat Boy motorcycle to help with declining sales
What is Harley-Davidson?
The design was meant to evoke nostalgia and has continued to evolve into the 21st century
One of many films centering around this spy, Live and Let Die is the film’s name and its hit song.
Who is James Bond?
This Bond flick features Roger Moore as the famous spy.
In March, this president declared economic sanctions against Libya.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Strained relations with the nation went back to the 1960s
Fashion Fair Cosmetics launched a makeup line in 1973 specifically for dark-skinned women; the company is an offshoot of this magazine’s fashion shows
What is Ebony?
After Eunice Johnson couldn’t find makeup products suitable for the fashion show’s dark-skinned models, she created her own company to solve that problem
Fantasy Island is a fictional destination in this body of water.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Much of the show was filmed in California, though the waterfall in the opening sequence is in Kauai, Hawaii.
In 1989, Morrison accepted a chair in the humanities department at this New Jersey Ivy League school.
What is Princeton University?
She also founded a workshop for students to work with acclaimed artists.
In 1974, this five-letter manufacturer released its Gold Wing motorcycle, which soon became a favorite for touring cross-country.
What is Honda?
The uniquely designed engine and low center of gravity helped popularize the model.
This “timely” tune is the theme for the first season of Happy Days; it also features in American Graffiti.
What is “Rock Around the Clock”?
Interestingly, both feature Ron Howard.
In April, Argentina and Great Britain fought a 74-day war over this territory.
What are the Falkland Islands?
Argentina has contested ownership of them since 1833 and calls them the Islas Malvinas.
Rick Hunt invented this device, a vacuum cleaner attachment that cuts hair.
What is the Flowbee?
Hunt was inspired after seeing an industrial vacuum’s ability to remove sawdust from his hair
The Waltons live in this southern state.
What is Virginia?
The “goodnight” routine gag in the show was inspired by the creator’s own family and their routine.
This was Morrison’s first novel, published in 1970 and centering around Pecola Breedlove, a young African American girl in Ohio.
What is The Bluest Eye?
Morrison based the setting on her hometown.