🛒 Things You Used to Find at Woolworth's
You'd grab this frozen treat at the counter—still a summer classic.
What is a root beer float?
Don’t throw the baby...
What is “out with the bathwater”?
“Ask not what your country can do for you…”
Who is John F. Kennedy?
Before Google, if you had a weird rash or a sore back, you probably called this trusted family member first.
Who is Grandma? (or Mom!)
“Oh I wish I were an ______ ______, that is what I truly wish to be…”
What is Oscar Mayer Wiener?
These shiny metal clips were used to keep your socks up.
What are garters?
Make hay...
What is “while the sun shines”?
“Just watch me.” (October Crisis, 1970)
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
If you needed to look up a word’s spelling or meaning, you'd reach for this heavy, hardcover book.
What is a dictionary?
“I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV…” became a famous line in a commercial for this cold medicine.
What is Vicks Formula 44?
These were the popular 45s you’d browse through near the cash.
What are vinyl records?
There's no use crying...
What is “over spilled milk”?
“I am Canadian!”
What is Molson Canadian?
This brightly coloured reference book told you when to plant your carrots or expect a frost.
What is the Farmer’s Almanac?
This margarine brand made people believe they were royalty, complete with a trumpet sound when they took a bite.
What is Imperial Margarine?
Women shopped for these sheer leg coverings, sold in eggs.
What are L’eggs pantyhose?
People who live in glass houses...
What is “shouldn’t throw stones”?
The medium is the message.”
Who is Marshall McLuhan?
Before GPS, this item lived in the glovebox and unfolded into a chaotic mess when you tried to refold it.
What is a road map?
This chain of Canadian electronics stores ended its jingle with the unforgettable line: “Where the smart shopper goes.”
What is BiWay?
This department-store snack was a “nickel lunch” go-to.
What is a grilled cheese sandwich?
You can’t make a silk purse...
What is “out of a sow’s ear”?
“I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.”
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Before the internet, kids in school hauled around these hefty books to research topics like volcanoes or ancient Rome.
What are encyclopedias?
“♪ Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t…”
What is Almond Joy (and Mounds)?