40s Facts
What was the most popular genre of music in the 1940s?
Rock
What was a famous way to eat in the 1950s?
Drive-in restaurants
Which breed of cats don't have fur?
The Sphynx cat
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in which country.
Italy
True or False - The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer
True!
This is due to the expansion of the metal due to the heat
What does it mean to "cut a rug"?
Dance
What is the name of the trendy hairstyle for guys involving combing hair straight back with a part down the back of the head and a few tendrils left dangling around the face.
Ducktail (or DA)
Which reptile carries it's home on it's back?
Turtles!
What is the capital of Ireland
Dublin
What month of the year has 28 days?
All of them!
Who introduced the "new look" of the 1940s?
Christian Dior
What is the name of the actor that played the role of Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show.
Don Knots
He earned five Emmy Awards for his role
Why do birds migrate?
Finding richer food sources, seeking safer habitats, and avoiding predators are all migration behaviors designed to ensure breeding success.
Outside of Japan, what country has the largest amount of Japanese people?
Brazil
What country has the most vending machines per person?
Japan
What was the name of the popular dress style in the 1940s characterized by a dark fabric and contrasting light collar and cuffs, typically of navy blue and white
Kitty Foyle
What is the name of the singing group that recorded Rock Around the Clock in 1955.
Bill Haley and the Comets
How do frogs drink water?
They drink water through their skin!
Frogs absorb water directly through their skin in an area known as the 'drinking patch' located on their belly and the underside of their thighs.
Name one of the 2 national languages in China
Mandarin or Cantonese
Babies have more ____ than adults
Bones!
Who sang the song "till the end of time" released on 1945
Perry Como
What is the name of the TV crime drama that was lead by Elliot Ness
The Untouchables
How can you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile
Color: Alligators are a darker, blackish-grey in color, while crocodiles are a lighter, olive green or brown color.
Snout: Alligators have a wider, U-shaped snout, while crocodiles have a pointier, V-shaped snout.
Which animal only has a 3 second memory span
A Goldfish
How many eyes does a bee have?
5 eyes!