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This peanut-buttery candy’s popularity in the early ’80s is attributed to the film E.T.
What are Reese’s Pieces?
Although the candy was introduced in 1978, it wasn’t popular until a beloved on-screen alien munched on them in 1982
With this U.S. president in attendance, the presidents of Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia signed the Dayton Peace Agreement in Paris.
Who is Bill Clinton?
The agreement ended the Bosnian War and established a framework for peace.
During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide and exhale this gas.
What is oxygen?
Plants make their food from the carbon dioxide they take in during photosynthesis, and they release oxygen as a byproduct.
Capital city of Texas
Answer: What is Austin?
Located in Central Texas on the Colorado River, it is named for Stephen F. Austin, a pioneer billed as the “Father of Texas.” Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.”
The daughter of a performer, she recorded “You Light Up My Life.”
Who is Debby Boone?
It was the most successful single of the entire decade in terms of chart performance. Her father is Pat Boone
Opened in 1988, this Andrew Lloyd Webber musical still holds the record for Broadway’s longest-running show.
What is The Phantom of the Opera?
The show ran for nearly 14,000 performances and closed in 2023
Of all the animals that cause power outages in the United States, this animal causes the most.
What is the squirrel?
Squirrels can cause significant damage to power grids by chewing on the lines, tunneling into electrical components, and bridging electrical equipment by touching high-voltage and grounded equipment at the same time, creating a short circuit
Known for their wafer candies, this company introduced candy conversation hearts in 1866.
What is Necco?
Spangler Candy Company bought the Necco and Sweethearts brands in 2018 and continues to produce the wafers and candy hearts.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred.
Who is George H. W. Bush?
The spill and subsequent cleanup affected Prince William Sound
This four-letter word means “polluted air that hovers in the lower atmosphere over a community.”
What is smog?
The word combines parts of smoke and fog. Car exhaust and industrial waste contribute to smog.
State of Texas nickname that appears on its license plates
What is Lone Star State?
The single star signifies the state’s history of independence. Texas was an independent republic before it was a state.
This performer and his band, Dawn, perform “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.”
Who is Tony Orlando?
They also perform “Knock Three Times.” Later, the group became known as Dawn, Featuring Tony Orlando
A long-running Broadway favorite is this tale of the (literal) king of the jungle, which opened in 1997.
What is The Lion King?
The Broadway show features original songs from the Disney film, written by Sirs Tim Rice and Elton John.
This tennis great achieved a Golden Slam in 1988, winning all four Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold in the same year.
Who is Steffi Graf? The German tennis star played throughout the late ’80s and ’90s
In the early 1970s, this gelatin product brand popularized no-bake cheesecakes.
What is Jell-O?
A 1972 ad featured their no-bake pudding cheesecake as a perfect summer recipe; it became the year’s most popular dessert.
The Strategic Defense Initiative was announced to the American public.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
In a public address, he asked scientists to create a defense system against nuclear weapons.
This gaseous substance sends a birthday balloon into the sky.
What is helium?
Helium is lighter than air and used in balloons. When inhaled, helium changes the sound of your voice and makes you sound like Donald Duck.
River in Texas that forms the boundary between the United States and Mexico
What is Rio Grande?
The United States and Mexico share management of the river
This singer-songwriter, who was James Taylor’s wife from 1972 to 1983, wrote and recorded “You’re So Vain.”
Who is Carly Simon?
She has revealed that at least one verse of the hit song was written about Warren Beatty
In the 1980s, Joe Papp led the campaign to save these.
What are theaters?
The goal was to save theater buildings from demolition, due to slow growth in live theater during the previous two decades.
The 1970s and ’80s saw a chocolate craze, including a trend toward this flowing chocolate fountain dessert.
What is chocolate fondue?
At the same time, cheese fondue gained popularity.
He presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Jonas Salk and posthumously to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
Carter’s remarks at the time noted Salk’s lifesaving work and King’s humanitarian efforts.
During the mid-1970s, the public learned about this five-letter word beginning with an O, which is a protective layer in the atmosphere.
What is ozone?
Scientists told us a hole had formed in the ozone layer, now known as ozone depletion. Chlorofluorocarbons were banned as aerosol propellants to reduce their harmful effects on the ozone layer
U.S. city located just across the Mexican border from Ciudad Juárez
What is El Paso?
It’s in the far-western part of the state, in the Mountain Time Zone. Three states converge at El Paso: Texas, New Mexico, and the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
Her rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” is featured in the 1971 film Play Misty for Me.
Who is Roberta Flack?
Director Clint Eastwood heard Flack’s version of the song on the radio and contacted her for permission to use it in his debut film
This Broadway musical based on a lengthy book by Victor Hugo opened in 1987.
What is Les Misérables?
The first Broadway production of the show, at the Broadway Theatre, ran for 16 years.
This retro dessert consisting of layered cake, fruit, and pudding had a resurgence in the 1980s, particularly in Great Britain.
What is a trifle?
The old-fashioned dessert was rebranded as a modern, easy-to-assemble confection
He introduced Black History Month, expanding it from a weeklong observance to a full month.
Who is Gerald Ford?
Ford’s presidency also saw energy conservation policies and new controls for commercial chemicals.
In 1963, this bill was first passed into law and helps to reduce pollutants in the air.
What is the Clean Air Act?
The act was amended several times, and the Environmental Protection Agency was created in 1970 to enforce it as well as other regulations
Well-known convenience store chain founded in Texas in 1927
What is 7-Eleven?
In 1963, a store in Austin began operating 24/7 on weekends after being forced to stay open until dawn following a University of Texas football game. The store’s management saw the trend and went with it. Soon, other 7-Eleven locations followed suit
This family group performs “How Deep Is Your Love?”
Who are the Bee Gees?
Barry Gibb is the only surviving Gibb brother (Robin, Maurice, and Andy being the other brothers)
In 1972, The Museum of the City of New York hosted a tribute concert celebrating this composer, whose works include Carousel and Oklahoma!
Who is Richard Rodgers?
The tribute was held at the Imperial Theatre and featured performances by alumni of Rodgers’ shows, including Tony Randall, Helen Gallagher, and Celeste Holm.
This Australian dessert, consisting of shortbread, caramel, and chocolate, was invented in the 1970s and originally called a caramel slice.
What is millionaire shortbread?
The recipe was first featured in The Australian Woman’s Weekly magazine.
He was president during the first observance of Earth Day.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This observance led to the creation of the EPA and OSHA, as well as the Clean Air and Water Acts.
These are the two most abundant elements in air.
Answer: What are nitrogen and oxygen?
By volume, the dominant gas is nitrogen, at 78 percent. Oxygen supplies only 21 percent of the air we breathe.
First president of the Republic of Texas
Who is Sam Houston?
He served two terms as president. “Big Sam” is the nickname for the statue built in his honor that overlooks Interstate 45 in Huntsville, Texas. It measures 67 feet (20 meters) tall and is known as the “World’s Tallest Statue of an American Hero.”
This youngest Gibb brother recorded “I Just Want to Be Your Everything.”
Who is Andy?
Although he was too young to be a part of the Bee Gees, he did perform with them once.
In 1980, a revival of this show at the Majestic Theatre introduced new audiences to the story of a magical village in the Scottish Highlands.
What is Brigadoon?
The story was also adapted into a 1954 film starring Gene Kelly and Van Johnson