Phrases and Slang
Heavens to Betsy!
An exclamation of surprise- nobdys quite sure who Betsy was, but you cant say it without sounding endearingly dramatic
Who was the president of the United States during the end of World War 2
Harry S. Truman
Which genre of music became popular in the 1940s and is known for its big bands?
Swing
What popular television game show debuted in 1956 hosted by Bob Barker?
The Price Is Right
What has a mouth but never speaks, A bed but never sleeps, and runs but never walks
A river
The Bee's Knees
They were the best or highly respected
What year did the United Nations officially form?
1945
Which jazz singer was known as "Lady Day"?
Billie Holiday
What year did the original Star Trek TV series debut?
1966
What has four legs, one head, and one foot?
A bed
You'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar
Being kind and polite is more effective in getting what you want rather than being harsh or rude.
Which event marked the start of the Cold War?
The iron Curtain speech by Winston Churchill in 1946
Which singer was known as "Old blue eyes"?
Frank Sinatra
Which 1970's TV show was known for the phrase Dyn-o-mite!
Good Times
What begins with T ends with T and has T in it?
A teapot
A stitch in time saves nine
A reminder to take care of problems early before they grow into bigger ones
What significant event happened on June 6th 1944
D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy
Who recorded the hit song "Rock Around the Clock" in 1954?
Bill Haley & His Comets
Which famous TV western followed the Cartwright family on the Ponderosa Ranch?
Bonanza
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
The squeaky wheel gets the grease
The most noticeable or complaining person or problem is the one most likely to receive attention or be addressed
Which country was the first to develop and test a nuclear bomb?
United States
Who sang "Johnny B. Goode", released in 1958?
Chuck Berry
Which fictional town served as the setting for The Andy Griffith Show?
Mayberry
I have hands but no arms. I have a face but no eyes. What am i?
A Clock