50s History
In 1953, she was the cover and centerfold of the first Playboy Magazine ever published.
Marilyn Monroe
Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know's on third comes from a comedic baseball skit made famous by this legendary comedy duo.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello
This landmark in the Black Hills of South Dakota was intended to depict its four famous figures from head to waist, but stopped at just their heads due to financial constraints and the death of the sculptor.
Mount Rushmore
This is the most flexible muscle in the human body and is vital for talking, tasting, chewing and swallowing.
The Tongue
This classic board game was developed by Lizzie Magie in 1903 to illustrate the economic concept of a monopoly.
Monopoly
_______ Walk
_______ Fish
_______ Nap
Cat
This famous sitcom ran from 1951 to 1957 and followed the zany misadventures of a redheaded housewife and her Cuban husband.
I Love Lucy
Now a $30B a year attraction drawing more than 15 million visitors a year, this iconic American theme park opened its doors for the first time in 1955.
Disneyland
A ball hit high up into the air is called this.
A Fly Ball
This suspension bridge connects San Francisco and Marin County, California, over the narrow waterway for which it is named.
The Golden Gate Bridge
Air can rush through your nose at speeds up to 100 mph when irritants trigger this involuntary reaction.
A Sneeze
Glenn Bell founded this fast-food taco chain in 1962.
Taco Bell
_______ Bag
_______ Shelf
_______ Ends
Book
While Bob Barker stood smiling on stage, Johnny Olson's voice would call out, "come on down, you're the next contestant..." on this classic gameshow.
The Price is Right
We added two more stars to our flag in 1959 when these last two states were added to the Union.
Alaska and Hawaii
Hitting a home run with bases loaded is called this.
A Grand Slam
The four faces of this big London landmark look north, south, east and west.
Big Ben
This vital organ produces up to 12 1/2 cups of hydrochloric acid every day, which is strong enough to corrode some metals and completely dissolve others.
The Stomach
Noted for their long horns which can span more than 7 feet, this was adopted as the Texas large state mammal on June 16, 1995.
Longhorns
Cow _______
Liberty _______
Dinner _______
Bell
Set in the 1860's, this western series starred Lorne Greene and Michael Landon and centered on the lives of wealthy ranch owner, Ben Cartwright, and his sons Adam, Hoss and Little Joe.
Bonanza
Polio
When a batter intentionally taps the ball with their bat, rather than taking a full swing, it's called this.
A Bunt
According to engineering experts, this tipsy Italian tower, which has stood (more or less) for 650 years, will continue to do so for at least 200 more, thanks to extensive efforts to stabilize its foundation.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
In adults, the length of this organ belonging to the digestive system averages about 20 feet.
The Small Intestines
This is the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects fundamental rights.
The First Amendment
Light _______
Good _______
Leap _______
Year
Robert Stack and Walter Winchell starred in this classic police series about the real life experiences of Eliot Ness and his Prohibition agents in 1930's Chicago.
The Untouchables
The 34th President of the United States, he held office from 1953 to 1961 and his profile appears on silver dollars minted in the U.S. between 1971 and 1978.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Players filling this infielder position stand between 2nd and 3rd base, ready to stop any balls hit short of the outfield.
The Shortstop
Two million people gathered in this famous public square in the heart of Manhattan to celebrate the end of World War II on August 14, 1945.
Times Square
These are the longest nerves in the body, starting in the lower back and going down each leg to the knee.
The Sciatic Nerves
The Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus in the tomb, is located in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, in this Italian city.
Turin
Cheese _______
Pound _______
Crab _______
Cake
This TV show evolved from the radio series of the same name, both of which were created by their star, Jack Webb, who played Los Angeles police detective sergeant Joe Friday.
Dragnet