POPULAR SLANG
What 1950s slang word means “cool” or “awesome”?
NEAT OR SWELL
What ocean liner tragically sank in 1912?
TITANIC
In the 1950s, how much did a loaf of bread roughly cost?
ABOUT 14-20 CENTS
This object is used to sweep the floor.
BROOM
This “King” changed music forever with his 1956 hit “Heartbreak Hotel.”
ELVIS PRESLEY
If something is a “drag,” how does it feel?
BORING OR ANNOYING
What event marked the beginning of the U.S. space age in 1957?
Launch of Sputnik by the USSR
What was the average price of a new car in the early 1960s?
Around $2,500
What tool do you use to press clothing and remove wrinkles?
IRON
This style of skirt became popular among teenage girls in the 1950s.
POOFLE SKIRT
What 1970s term means “leave quickly”?
SPLIT
Who was the first man to orbit Earth in 1962?
JOHN GLENN
What household item cost a dime in a vending machine in the 1940s?
A bottle of Coca-Cola
This device keeps food cold and fresh
REFRIGERATOR
The 1950s saw the first televised broadcast of this famous sports even
the World Series
What does “bee’s knees” mean?
The best or outstanding
What tragic event occurred on September 11, 2001?
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
In 1980, what was the average monthly rent in the U.S.?
About $300
This item collects dust under furniture—often unnoticed.
A DUST BUNNY
This type of restaurant, with carhops on roller skates, was all the rage.
a drive-in diner
What slang word describes someone very fashionable or stylish?
Hip or Sharp
What global event disrupted the 2020 Olympic Games?
COVID-19 pandemic
What was the national minimum wage in 1970?
$1.60 per hour
What is used to strain water from cooked pasta?
A COLANDER
What international conflict began in 1950 and involved U.S. troops?
the Korean War