The 50's
In 1950, this agency released the first 10 Most Wanted list.
Answer: What is the FBI? The previous year, the International News Service ran a story on “the worst of the worst” fugitives, and a tip from someone who saw a photo led to the conviction of a three-time murderer.
When royal women are on official engagements and wear a dress or skirt, they must wear hose or tights of one of these two colors.
What is black or nude? This is not a written rule, but it is expected.
Old-style analog phones use this feature to input the phone number.
What is a dial? The dial was invented in 1891. These phones are called rotary phones.
This is the fastest growing woody plant.
What is bamboo? There’s no need to fertilize bamboo; it self-fertilizes. Its leaves act as a mulch when they drop, and as they decompose, they return nutrients to the soil.
This tennis tournament begins in June.
What is Wimbledon? It’s the oldest tennis tournament, part of the Grand Slam, and played on grass.
Dog, cat, rabbit (The one that is not a Chinese zodiac animal)
What is cat? The 12 animals are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
Home entertainment was transformed with the introduction of this electronic.
What is color TV? RCA was the first to invent and bring color TV to market. Color was first broadcast in 1953 but became more widely adopted in the 1960s.
In order to preserve the line to the throne, two heirs are not allowed to do what?
Travel Together. William and Catherine have made the choice to break royal tradition and travel with their children, but come George's 12th birthday, he and father will likely be required to fly separately.
Before callers could complete calls themselves, they relied on these women to make the calls for them.
Who are switchboard operators? As automatic switching took over, the number of switchboard operators declined. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 1,460 operators remained in 2019.
During the 1600s, these bulbs were worth more than gold.
What are tulips? At the peak of Tulipmania, the price for one tulip bulb was around 5,200 guilders. In today’s dollars, the bulb sold for around $250,000
This is June’s most common birthstone.
What is pearl? The other two are Alexandrite and moonstone.
Continent-wise, which city is not like the others? Colombo, Cape Town, Cairo, Conakry?
Colombo! Cairo, Conakry, and Cape Town are capital cities in Africa. Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka in Asia.
This “Rebel Without a Cause” became the symbol of teenage rebellion.
Who is James Dean? His three films are Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. He was also an auto racer, and he died because of injuries sustained in a car crash on his way to a racing event.
Bridal bouquets must include at least one sprig of what white flower? Hint: The flower is distinctive for its oil glands that release a pleasant fragrance when the leaves are crushed or brushed against.
Myrtle! In a royal wedding custom dating back to Princess Victoria, royal brides typically carry at least one sprig of myrtle in their clutches. Myrtle symbolizes hope and love.
This invention inspired the telephone.
What is the telegraph? Telegraphs were used for written messages. Western Union delivered its last telegram in 2006.
Avocado, zucchini, and pumpkin are classified as this type of plant because they have seeds.
What is fruit? Fruits can contain a single seed, like an avocado, or many seeds, like a zucchini or pumpkin.
This is one of June’s two birth flowers. (Name one of them.)
What is rose or honeysuckle? The primary birth flower is the rose, but people can choose the one they prefer.
Salmon, crab, tuna
What is crab? Crab is the only shellfish on the list.
This movement gained momentum after the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What is the Civil Rights Movement? Rosa Parks’ arrest sparked the boycott when she refused to give up her seat on the bus.
Royals don’t give autographs for this reason.
What is the risk of forgery? Kate broke the rules by signing “Catherine” to an official letter.
Alexander Graham Bell suggested this greeting when answering the phone.
What is “ahoy”? Thomas Edison suggested “hello,” and it’s the most common greeting in English-speaking countries.
Saffron comes from this plant.
What is the crocus? Specifically, it comes from the stigma of the fall-blooming crocus. It is hand-harvested, and the stigma is also removed by hand, which contributes to its high cost.
In June 1215, this monumental charter was signed by King John of England.
What is Magna Carta? It extended a slate of liberties to the English people.
Peridot, ruby, sapphire
What is peridot? Ruby and sapphire are precious stones; peridot is not. The diamond is the rarest gemstone. The only precious gemstones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald.
Men’s fashion evolved to the Ivy League look, featuring these shirts and loafers.
What is a button-down? Some of the fashions, such as Oxford button-down shirts and khakis, remain popular.
Married royals replace hats with these at 6 p.m.
What are tiaras? Unmarried royals do not wear these crown jewels.
The United States emergency phone number is 911, but what is the French one?
112
This South American country is named after a tree.
What is Brazil? The Brazil nut tree is one of the tallest trees in the rainforest.
June was once this numbered month of the year.
What is fourth? Before Julius Caesar moved June to the sixth month, the calendar had only 10 months.
Persea americana, Lepus, Rosa
What is Lepus? It’s the name of the genus of animals that includes rabbits. The other two belong to the plant kingdom. Persea americana is an avocado, and Rosa is a rose.
This folk artist had her first art exhibition in Europe at 89 years old.
Who is Grandma Moses? Her art was first introduced to Europe in 1950, with stops in Vienna, Munich, Salzburg, Berne, the Hague, and Paris.
Queen Mary, wife of King George V, had a dollhouse collection that featured these modern conveniences. Name one of them.
What is plumbing or electricity? The dollhouses were miniature palaces and featured real, miniature books.
This feature on a smartphone suggests the next word you might want to type.
Predictive Text or Autocomplete - . Your phone uses machine learning to suggest the next word or phrase in a horizontal bar above your keyboard to help you type faster.
Ferns and mosses are two common plants that reproduce through these.
What are spores? Most plants reproduce via seeds. Spores travel through the air to procreate. Algae are marine plants that reproduce by releasing spores that are carried by water.
This is the name for June’s full moon.
What is strawberry moon? The Algonquin tribe named it for the month during which wild strawberries were harvested.
Periodic table-wise, which element is not like the others? Helium, Argon, Iodine, Neon
Iodine! - Helium, Neon, and Argon are all noble or inert gases. They are chemically not likely to form compounds. Iodine is not a noble gas.