Famous Co-stars
This iconic Hollywood pair stars in many films together, including 1971’s Under Milk Wood and 1963’s Cleopatra
Who are Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton? The two met while filming Cleopatra and famously were married twice—in 1964 and again in 1975.
Founded in the 1960s, this sandwich shop became a franchise in 1974 and still encourages customers to “Eat Fresh” today.
What is Subway? The founder opened his first location to pay off his college tuition.
This common kitchen slow-cooking appliance was unveiled by the Rival Manufacturing company at a 1971 housewares show
What is the Crock-Pot? The slow cooker originated in 1936 in a Lithuanian village, where Jewish families prepared stews slowly on Fridays
What popular food condiment company is known for having 57 varieties: Hunt’s or Heinz?
Heinz. The Heinz Company was founded in 1869 under the name of Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works. Tomato ketchup was introduced in 1876 after the company’s rebranding to the F. & J. Heinz Company.
What sport has its playoffs and a World Series every fall: football or baseball?
Baseball. No one was better in the fall than baseball great Reggie Jackson, also known as “Mr. October.” Jackson famously hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches during the 1977 World Series.
Robert Redford stars alongside her in several films, including 1967’s Barefoot in the Park and 1979’s The Electric Horseman.
Who is Jane Fonda? The pair reunited for a picture in 2017 called Our Souls at Night.
This bite-sized McDonald’s favorite was introduced nationally in 1982 and is still a dippable bestseller today.
What are McNuggets? A classically trained French chef created the recipe for the nuggets.
In 1986, Panasonic began selling this domestic baking machine, which allows users to create rye, sourdough, and other recipes
What is a bread machine? An industrial version has existed since the 1890s, but Panasonic’s was a first for home bakers.
Which popular topping is added to desserts: butter or whipped cream?
Whipped cream. Grad student Charles Getz invented spray whipped cream at the University of Illinois during the Depression
Which sport utilizes a deep pool and raised platform: water polo or diving?
Diving. The sport of diving joined the Olympic Games in 1904. Synchronized diving (two divers jumping simultaneously) was added to the Olympics in 2000.
We wonder if this film duo were really an odd couple or just a couple of grumpy old men
Who are Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau? The pair are known for their off-screen friendship as well as their comedic genius together.
In 1995, this chain introduced its stuffed crust pizza, advertised as a crust so good you “eat it backwards.”
What is Pizza Hut? The chain also boasts the first outer-space pizza delivery to the International Space Station
This former heavyweight champ began selling his “lean, mean grilling machine” in the mid-’90s.
Who is George Foreman? The grill was created by Michael Boehm, who wanted the fat to drip off the grill’s angled surface.
Which topping traditionally goes on an ice cream sundae: cookies or a cherry?
A cherry. The maraschino cherry is used in cocktails and on ice cream sundaes. Its name is derived from marasca cherries and the maraschino liqueur made from them.
What famous baseball stadium is home to the Green Monster: Wrigley Field or Fenway Park?
Fenway Park. Fenway Park was built in the Fenway section of Boston in 1912, making the stadium the oldest in Major League Baseball.
Many of Al Pacino’s films co-star this screen legend, including The Godfather series, Goodfellas, and Dog Day Afternoon.
Who is Robert De Niro? They both appear in 2019’s The Irishman, which was Pacino’s first collaboration with filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
In November 1970, this chain introduced the first modern drive-thru, serving square patties and Frosty desserts through a window.
What is Wendy’s? The drive-thru concept was so new that customers needed instructions on how to order.
Emerging in the 1970s, these coffee machines were promoted by Joe DiMaggio and became popular Christmas gifts.
What is Mr. Coffee? The machine claimed to use an ideal 200ºF (93.3ºC) setting for the water, producing a strong but not bitter coffee.
What condiment is made from pickles and goes on hot dogs: mustard or relish?
Relish. Relish originated in India and is an ingredient in many regional Indian dishes. In other countries, relish is used as a condiment, making it the best-selling condiment in the world.
Which sport is played using skates, a stick, and a rubber puck: field hockey or ice hockey?
Ice hockey. Each year the 32 teams of the NHL duke it out to win the Stanley Cup, a three-foot-tall silver cup given to the best hockey team in the league. It was a gift from Canadian Governor-General Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, in 1893.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan act in many films together, including this 1993 Nora Ephron romantic comedy about a widower in Seattle
What is Sleepless in Seattle? The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
What Fast Food chain introduced the "Whopper"
What is Burger King?
A 1980 Ginsu commercial for these products popularized the catchphrase “But wait, there’s more!”
What are knives? The commercials became popular because of their over-the-top hawking of the products.
Which type of condiment is made by Hellmann’s: steak sauce or mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise. A French chef created mayonnaise during the Seven Years’ War. It is a whipped mixture of egg yolks and oil.
What position on an American football team is on the field for kickoffs, extra points, and field goals: quarterback or kicker?
Kicker. The kicker is a member of the special teams unit along with the holder, long snapper, punter, and more. Kickers are sometimes known as the most valuable player for scoring the most points on the team.