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An industry which had been in rather a depression, at least in the US, for a number of years began making a comeback in 1954 in women's clothing, in trimming, and other usage. It made women feel more feminine, too. What industry was that? 


Fur, Spandex, Nylon, or Makeup

Fur

100

In 1957, Russia launched the world’s first satellite into orbit. What was it called?

Sputnik

100

Which woman became famous for making a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean?

Amelia Earhart

100

Whose signature song was 'Tennessee Waltz'?

Patti Paige

100

Which 1960s artist developed a reputation for stylized Campbell soup cans?

Andy Warhol

200

During the 1950s, Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett were famous for wearing a certain kind of hat. What was it?

Coonskin Hats

200

 In 1960, someone used a U-2 plane for spying and was imprisoned by Russia. Who did it?

Gary Powers

200

In 1955, a woman refused to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama. What was her name?

Rosa Parks

200

Who originally had a hit with Blue Suede Shoes?

Carl Perkins

200

 From 1948 to 1971, a popular variety show was a hit on television. It remained on the air for more than two decades. Who hosted this show?

Ed Sullivan 

300

Who created the miniskirt in 1964?

Mary Quant

300

What was the name of the rhesus monkey that was used to test NASA's launch-escape system in the Mercury spacecraft? 

Sam, Henry, Bob, or Alan?


With the full title of Sam the Monkey Astronaut, this brave animal launched on December 4, 1959, and survived his expedition.

300

Which actress married Joe DiMaggio in 1954?

Marilyn Monroe

300

What was Frank Sinatra's middle name?

Albert

300

In 1963, the United States Postal Service added something to every address in the United States. What was it?

A Zip Code

400

 The year of the little waist. To magnify that asset, the skirts were made big and full, and often were stiffened with interlinings. Another way of ensuring the skirt stayed "big" was to wear a _____________ under it?

Crinoline

400

Which war was a primary instigator for multiple countries wanting to expand their perimeters into space?

The Cold War

400

What do fire escapes, laser printers, bulletproof vests and windshield wipers have in common?

They were invented by women. 

400

Bob Dylan said you should not trust people over a certain age. What age was that?

30

400

Each day, Hasbro prints more money for Monopoly than the United States Treasury prints for the entire country. Is this true or false?

True

500

What is James Dean known for wearing?

A white t-shirt, jeans, and red jacket

500

What was the first animal that was sent to space to orbit Earth?

On November 3, 1957, Laika the dog was sent around Earth within a Soviet spacecraft called the Sputnik 2.

500

Who was the first woman to co-anchor a news show?

Barbara Walters

500

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
Quaint little villages here and there
(You're sure) You're sure to fall in love with 

Finish the Lyric

Old Cape Cod

500

What was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter?

Tom Sawyer