Motorcycle Madness
Where Were You in 1982?
The Cosmetic Industry
The Show's Setting
Toni Morrison
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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.
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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.
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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.
100
Happy Days takes place in this chilly state.
What is Wisconsin? The characters attend the fictional Jefferson High School in Milwaukee.
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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.”
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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.
200
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.
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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.
200
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.
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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.”
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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.
300
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.”
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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.
300
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.
300
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.
400
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.
400
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.
400
Popular since the 1970s, Lip Smackers produces flavored versions of this moisturizing produce.
What is lip balm? Their original lineup included strawberry, green apple, and lemon.
400
Both Columbo and CHiPS are set in this state.
What is California? CHiPS refers to the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
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In 1990, this biking brand introduced the Fat Boy motorcycle to help with declining sales.
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What is Harley-Davidson? The design was meant to evoke nostalgia and has continued to evolve into the 21st century.
500
In March, this president declared economic sanctions against Libya.
Who is Ronald Reagan? Strained relations with the nation went back to the 1960s.
500
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.
500
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.
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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.
