Gold Rush
Retro Recipes
Random
Born in August
Around the World
100

. In what country was the Yukon gold rush of the late 1800s?

Canada. The gold rush took place between 1896 and 1899. There was a mass migration to the Yukon during this time.

100

This powdered gelatin product was a mainstay of 1960s aspics, like the iconic Perfection Salad.

Jell-O, The 1964 edition of The Joy of Cooking devoted an entire chapter to Jell-O salads, but the popularity of gelatin aspics declined by the mid-1970s

100

These campfire desserts are made with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars.

s’mores

100

This iconic redheaded comedienne of the 1950s and ’60s was married to Desi Arnaz.

 Lucille Ball. She was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, and went on to star in the sitcom I Love Lucy with her real-life husband.

100

What Italian city is famous for its canals?

Venice. Venice was once an independent empire.

200

. How many years has a couple been married if they are celebrating their golden anniversary?

50 years. Gold is both the traditional and modern gift for a 50th wedding anniversary.

200

This ooey-gooey, dippable cheese became a popular favorite after it was featured in the Switzerland exhibit of the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

fondue, The Swiss traditionally eat this treat with crusty bread and a side of wine or tea.

200

Lack of this vitamin causes scurvy.

vitamin C, Scurvy is known as “the sailors’ disease” because it killed more than two million sailors between Columbus’ sailing and the mid-19th century

200

This actor born on August 26, 1980, is best remembered for childhood roles in Uncle Buck and Home Alone.

 Macaulay Culkin, Despite being known for slapstick comedy, the actor also trained extensively in ballet.

200

In the United States, what is the only state to have a one-syllable name?

Maine. It is also the only state to share its borders with only one other U.S. state (New Hampshire).

300

. In Irish folklore, where might a person find a pot of gold?

At the end of the rainbow. It is believed to be a leprechaun’s gold.

300

This Hormel canned meat product gained popularity during the 1960s as a breakfast side dish and in sandwiches.

Spam ,The meat product became a staple for troops serving in World War II, and its popularity spread across the globe.

300

Ford’s early classic model rolled off the assembly line in 1927.

Model T, The Global Automotive Elections Foundation ranked it as the most influential car of the 20th century. Although the car is almost 100 years old, there are still a few working models

300

This musician, born on August 29, 1958, is known globally as the “King of Pop.”

Michael Jackson, After getting his start in the Jackson 5, he went on to record many hits, including “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.”

300

How many oceans are there in the world? (Can you name them?)

Five oceans. They are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Southern Ocean.

400

To what is the term black gold referring?

 Oil (or petroleum). It is called black gold because it is black when extracting it from one’s land but generally leads to great wealth.

400

During the 1960s, Swedish meatballs became a wildly popular appetizer, and the most popular gravy choice was this canned soup.

cream of mushroom,During the 1960s, Scandinavian design and food were very popular in America.

400

This herb is commonly associated with Greek cooking. Its name means “joy of the mountain” in ancient Greek.

oregano, It’s also used liberally in Mexican, Turkish, and Italian dishes.

400

Born August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, she sang hits such as “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”

Whitney Houston, The powerhouse singer and fellow musical great Dionne Warwick were cousins.

400

What is the second largest state in the United States?

Texas. Alaska is the largest state.

500

Most of the world’s gold has come from just three countries. Which are they?

China, Australia, and South Africa. Roughly 244,000 metric tons of gold have been discovered to date.

500

Sales of this donut-shaped cake pan soared in the late 1960s and early ’70s.

Bundt pan, The pan was invented in the 1950s, but sales were dismal until Ella Helfrich devised her Tunnel of Fudge recipe using a Bundt pan.

500

This is the national spice of Hungary?

paprika,It’s made from a combination of dried bell and chili peppers, and it adds great color to foods without adding much heat.

500

Who Play Marcia in the Brady Bunch?

Maureen McCormick, born on August 5th

500

Where are the Spanish Steps located?

Answer: total of 135 steps. It was built to link the Spanish Embassy and the Trinità dei Monti church.