Rock Songs
In 1976, we listened to lead singer Freddie of this group declare, “You’re My Best Friend.”
Answer: What is Queen? Bassist John Deacon wrote the song as an ode to his wife (how sweet!).
Shoes during this decade trended toward clogs and chunky platforms, with earth tones and suede often appearing.
Answer: What are the 1970s? Platform shoes, wedges, and other ’70s-inspired footwear have taken off in recent years.
In 1991, Virgin Atlantic made history by becoming the first airline to put this entertainment device on the back of seats.
Answer: What is a TV? Many modern aircraft have touch screens on each seat back for entertainment like movies, TV, and even games.
To mop up a spill on a rug, take a cloth and do this.
Answer: What is blot the spill? Blotting the spill absorbs the liquid. Then use cold water, soda water, or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to remove any remaining stains. By blotting the spill before scrubbing the remnants, you prevent the stain from being scrubbed into the rug.
In like a lion and out like a lamb” refers to this.
Answer: What is March weather? The weather transition in March is significant, often marking the shift from ice and snow at the beginning of the month to milder days by the end of the month.
One-hit wonder Wild Cherry had a hit with their tune requesting “Play That _____ Music.”
Answer: What is Funky? Although they were primarily a hard rock band, the group found a funkier sound with this tune, and it was a big hit.
Dating back centuries, these backless shoes can be highheeled or flat and have a name denoting a stubborn animal.
Answer: What are mules? The mule became popular in the United States during the ’70s but dates back as far as the Middle Ages.
In 1970, this aircraft maker introduced its iconic 747, a wide jet airplane with increased cabin space.
Answer: What is Boeing? The first 747 went on its maiden voyage after a champagne toast by First Lady Patricia Nixon.
Test these mandatory lifesaving home features to see if you need to replace the battery.
Answer: What are smoke alarms? Smoke alarms with sealed lithium batteries have a 10-year lifespan, so there’s no need to change batteries. If your smoke alarm uses regular batteries, it is recommended that you test them monthly. All smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.
In the United States, the clocks “spring” this way on the second Sunday in March.
Answer: What is forward? An easy way to remember the daylight saving time changes is to think “spring forward” in the spring and “fall back” in the fall.
Wings, a group including this former Beatle, had a 1976 hit with their “Silly Love Songs.”
Answer: Who is Paul McCartney? This song hit No. 1 in the United States that year and peaked at No. 2 in the UK.
Popular in the ’70s were these sandal shoes, with laces that tied up the wearer’s leg.
Answer: What are espadrilles? During this decade, espadrilles were often wedges, giving the wearer extra height and glamour.
Beginning in 1988, airlines began to ban this habit during short domestic flights, to keep the air inside the plane clear and clean.
Answer: What is smoking? Until then, many planes had smoking and nonsmoking sections, but in the confined space, the smoke traveled throughout.
When the warmer weather of spring arrives, you want your ceiling fans to move air in this direction.
Answer: What is down/counterclockwise? When warmer weather comes, the fan blades should move counterclockwise to push the air down toward the floor to make the room feel cooler.
Among the first sounds of spring in many parts of the world are those of these migrating animals resting in the trees.
Answer: What are birds? Their migration can start as early as mid-February, depending on the weather and location.
In 1984, he released the upbeat rock tune “Dancing in the Dark.”
Answer: Who is Bruce Springsteen? The tune is from his popular Born in the U.S.A. album and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
During the 1980s, these PVC plastic sandals in bright, glittery colors were popular— and no, they have nothing to do with fruit spread!
Answer: What are jelly sandals? Also called jellies, these flexible shoes continued to be popular into the ’90s.
This airline magnate opened Virgin Atlantic in 1984, to great success.
Answer: Who is Richard Branson? Branson’s goal was to create an accessible but luxurious flying experience.
If you’re drowning in bric-a-brac, this is the very first thing on your spring cleaning task list.
Answer: What is decluttering? If you have clutter throughout the house, it makes deep cleaning a difficult task. This also provides an opportunity to clear out items and either donate them or dispose of them.
The first day of astronomical spring, on which the sun is directly over the equator, is called this.
Answer: What is the spring equinox? On or around this date, daytime and nighttime are equal in length.
Their colorful rock tune “Back in Black” has been used in multiple commercials as well as being a radio staple.
Answer: Who is AC/DC? With its hard-hitting sound, the song has been used to advertise cars, whiskey, and more.
In the ’80s, athletic footwear was all the rage, including the classic Air Force 1 from this brand.
Answer: What is Nike? The term sneakerhead originated around this time to describe sneaker aficionados and collectors
This airline was the first “no frills” budget airline, with its Skytrains gaining success in the ’70s.
Answer: What is Laker Airways? Founded by Freddie Laker, it offered a lower fare with few in-flight luxuries.
Martha Stewart’s trick for cleaning coffee grinders is to run this food item through them.
Answer: What is bread? Just add a few pieces of bread to the grinder and grind as you would coffee. It will soak up the coffee grinds and the oil.
If you live in New England, the maple trees give you this sign that spring has arrived.
Answer: What is sap? Maple trees release their sap in the spring. Watch for squirrels poking around maple trees; they’re hunting for their sugar fix.