Potpourri
1960s Holiday Wish List
Cold Calls
Places in World History
EGGSactly
100
What actor plays Zorba the Greek in the 1964 film?
Anthony Quinn
The film is based on Nikos Kazantzakis’ book.
100
On sister Sally’s wish list is this pint-sized kitchen appliance, perfect for whipping up tiny brownies and cakes.
What is an Easy-Bake Oven?
First introduced in 1963, the Easy-Bake Oven remains popular today and has even had spin-off products like the Easy? Bake Popcorn Maker
100
When you avoid or ignore someone at a get-together, you are said to give them this cold body part.
What is shoulder?
When you give someone the cold shoulder, you ignore them, walk away from them, or refuse to answer their phone calls, texts, and emails.
100
In February 1972, Richard Nixon made history as the first U.S. president to visit this nation
What is China?
Called the “week that changed the world,” the much-televised visit included tours of cultural sites like the Great Wall as well as diplomatic meetings.
100
We were once told real men don’t eat this egg dish.
What is quiche?
The 1982 book by Bruce Feinstein, Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche, is a satirical look at the macho man.
200
What is the capital of Portugal?
Lisbon It is also the largest city in Portugal.
200
Founded in 1960, the Sealed Air Corporation made holidays a little bit easier by inventing this protective gift-wrapping stuff.
What is bubble wrap?
Originally invented as textured wallpaper, bubble wrap quickly became a favorite for wrapping fragile items.
200
This four-letter word, when preceded by cold, describes a few days of extremely cold weather.
What is snap?
Two factors differentiate a winter cold snap from typically cold weather: it’s a brief, sudden change and much colder than normal.
200
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister of this country.
What is the United Kingdom?
She became known as the “Iron Lady” and was elected to serve three terms, resigning her post in November 1989.
200
All eggs start out this color.
What is white?
They turn brown, green, or blue. You can predict the color (white or brown) of the egg by the hens’ earlobes
300
What unit of measure that begins with F is equivalent to 220 yards?
Furlong
One furlong equals one-eighth of a mile.
300
On the wish lists of photography enthusiasts was this instant camera brand; the user would shake its pictures, and they would develop within just a minute.
What is Polaroid?
Polaroid cameras gained popularity with the introduction of peel-apart color prints in 1963.
300
This is a term for a liquid asset— money that is immediately available. It’s preceded by cold
What is cold hard cash?
Cash on hand is the only guaranteed liquid asset. Other liquid assets include stocks, bonds, antiques, jewelry, furniture, and cars.
300
This body of water was the landing place for the Apollo 13 spacecraft on April 17, 1970
What is the South Pacific Ocean?
The lunar landing mission was cut short when an oxygen tank exploded
300
This is a 20th-century term describing a brainiac or a studious person who often sports a pocket protector in the pocket of a short-sleeve shirt
What is egghead or nerd?
Today, you don’t often hear the term egghead, but you still hear nerd
400
What bird did Edgar Allan Poe write about in a poem?
The raven
Although the poem made him famous, it did not bring him financial success.
400
Art lovers wished for this pen-style permanent marker brand invented in 1964.
What is Sharpie?
The permanent marker was endorsed by Johnny Carson and Jack Parr and would later be introduced in a variety of colors.
400
This is the coldest continent.
What is Antarctica?
In 2013, the coldest-ever recorded temperature was –135 degrees Fahrenheit.
400
This Canadian city played host to the 1976 Summer Olympics
What is Montreal?
The Montreal Olympics saw Nadia Comaneci (NAH-dee-uh kah-mah-NEE-chee) earn the first perfect 10 in gymnastics
400
These eggs were crafted during the Russian Empire.
What are Fabergé eggs?
The eggs were created from 1885–1917 by Peter Carl Fabergé, with each egg taking a year to make. Most were made for the Romanov family.
500
What does the phrase al fresco commonly mean in English?
“In the fresh or open air”
The Italian phrase is commonly used in English to describe eating outdoors
500
This “groovy” lamp was on the holiday wish list of many ’60s teens.
What is a lava lamp?
Invented by a British accountant in 1963, lava lamps have remained a popular and mesmerizing décor item ever since.
500
People make cold calls for this reason.
What are sales (or donations)?
A cold call is when you call someone you don’t know to try to make a sale or to solicit a donation.
500
This is the place where Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer played what some consider the most famous chess match of all time in 1972.
What is Reykjavík (RAY-kyuh-vik), Iceland?
Fischer defeated Spassky to become the World Chess Champion.
500
When you misspeak and feel embarrassment, you are said to have egg on this part of your body.
What is face?
When people have egg on their face, they feel foolish.