FOOD & DRINKS
This fruit is known as the “king of fruits” in many Asian countries
MANGO
Fun Fact: In India, mango trees are considered a symbol of love and friendship.
Before Elvis, this TV host introduced America to rock ’n’ roll stars every Sunday night.
Ed Sullivan
Fun Fact: His show ran for 23 years and launched careers for The Beatles, Supremes, and more.
This singing group warned “Don’t sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me.”
The Andrews Sisters
Fun Fact: Their harmonies made them WWII favorites.
Elizabeth Taylor starred in this epic 1963 film as the famous Egyptian queen.
Cleopatra
Fun Fact: It was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time.
This candy bar famously declared, “Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t.”
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Fun Fact: The jingle first appeared in 1956 and became a beloved tagline for decades.
This cookie brand is the best-selling cookie in the world
Oreos
Fun Fact: More than 40 billion Oreos are made each year — enough to circle the Earth 5 times!
This toy craze of the 1960s involved a plastic tube you spun around your waist.
Hula Hoop
Fun Fact: More than 25 million Hula Hoops sold in just four months!
Frank Sinatra was known by this nickname.
Ol’ Blue Eyes
Fun Fact: Sinatra’s eyes weren’t just blue—they had a slight gray tint that made them sparkle.
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn starred together in this 1942 romantic comedy.
Woman of the Year
Fun Fact: It was the first of nine films they made together.
“I can’t believe I ate the whole thing” was a famous line from commercials for this cookie.
Chips Ahoy!
Fun Fact: The phrase became so popular it entered everyday language as a humorous expression.
This soda was originally created as a mixer for whiskey
Mountain Dew
Fun Fact: Its name literally came from slang for moonshine.
This popular American board game first sold during the Great Depression.
Monopoly
Fun Fact: The longest Monopoly game ever recorded lasted 70 straight days.
This crooner sang “Unforgettable,” and his daughter later sang it as a duet with him.
Nat King Cole
Fun Fact: The duet with Natalie Cole was released 25 years after Nat’s passing.
Bette Davis delivered the line, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night,” in this 1950 film.
All About Eve
Fun Fact: The movie earned 14 Oscar nominations.
“Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is” advertised this antacid.
Alka-Seltzer
Fun Fact: The jingle was written by Tom Dawes of The Cyrkle and debuted in 1953.
This caffeinated drink is the second most traded commodity in the world (after oil!)
Coffee
Fun Fact: This caffeinated drink is the second most traded commodity in the world (after oil!).
This singer was nicknamed “The Queen of Soul.”
Aretha Franklin
Fun Fact: She taught herself piano by ear — no formal lessons!
This British band made girls scream on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
The Beatles
Fun Fact: 73 million people tuned in—nearly half the U.S. population!
John Wayne, the “Duke,” was famous for acting in these types of films.
Westerns
Fun Fact: He starred in over 170 films, many as the rugged cowboy hero.
This fast-food chain told viewers, “Where’s the beef?” in 1984.
Wendy's
Fun Fact: The campaign made the elderly actress Clara Peller a household name overnight.
This popular Mexican food’s name means “little donkey.”
Burrito
Fun Fact: It may have gotten its name because the rolled-up tortilla resembled a donkey’s pack.
This group sang Sugar, Sugar and were part of the “bubblegum pop” craze of the 1960s.
The Archies
Fun Fact: The Archies were a fictional band — the song was recorded by studio musicians.
This crooner sang “Moon River” and was nicknamed the “King of Cool.”
Dean Martin
Fun Fact: He was part of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
This actress starred in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and made the little black dress iconic.
Audrey Hepburn
Fun Fact: Her look was designed by Hubert de Givenchy, sparking a fashion trend still celebrated today.
The slogan “Reach for a Lucky instead of a sweet” was used for this 20th-century cigarette brand.
Lucky Strike
Fun Fact: The ad campaign suggested smokers could enjoy a cigarette without guilt—a big marketing move at the time.