THE 50
UNITED STATES
"F" THIS!
1970
A VERY GOOD YEAR?
50 SHADES
OF GRAY
1/2 A CENTURY!
100

The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey, was founded in this U.S. state. 

What is Pennsylvania? 

100

Light, downy particles, as of cotton.

What is FLUFF? 

100

This idiot was president in 1970, which some consider a step up to the POS in the White House now.  

Who was Richard Nixon?

100

Caucasians tend to get this earlier, then Asians, then African Americans.

What is gray hair? 

100

A phrase used most often by someone with an optimistic worldview.  

My glass is HALF FULL. 

200

The name of the former immigration inspection station located in New York Harbor. 

What is Ellis Island?

200

Totally or almost totally unburnable.

What is FIREPROOF? 

200

In April of 1970, it was announced to the world that this famous band was splitting up;  "Let It Be" was released as their final album a month later.

Who were the Beatles?

200

Originally bred  to chase hare, foxes, and deer because they can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour - ultimately they made a name for themselves at racetracks. 

What are greyhounds? 

200

A place that former drug addicts, prisoners and psychiatric patients, stay to adjust to life in general society.

What is a HALFWAY HOUSE?

300

“Oro y Plata” (Spanish for gold and silver) is the motto of this U.S. state. 

What is Montana? 

300

Involving no risk or harm, even when tampered with.

What is FOOLPROOF? 

300

This, the world's first jumbo-jet, performed its first commercial flight on January 22nd of 1970.

What is a Boeing 747? 

300

He played a running back who debuted for the New England Patriots in their 2014 season.   

Who is Jonas Gray? 

300

Entering a situation without being fully prepared. 

What is HALF COCKED?

400

This U.S. State was the last to lift a ban on interracial marriage, not changing the law until 2000.

What is Alabama? 

400

The pole bearing a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, that is used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization.  

What is a FLAGSTAFF?

400

The third crewed mission meant to land on the Moon was launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 11, 1970, but the lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded two days into the mission.

What is Apollo 13? 

400

Ellen Pompeo plays this character on ABC's popular medical drama which is currently in its 16th and final season. 

Who is Dr. Meredith Grey? 

400

Born to parents of different races. 

What is HALF BREED? 

500

A person can drive south into Canada from this U.S. city. 

What is Detroit?

500

A substance used or capable of being used as nutriment.

What is FOODSTUFF? 

500

In April of 1970, the President ordered a secret invasion of this country by US and South Vietnamese troops.

What is Cambodia? 

500

The "Gray Lady" is a nickname applied to this newspaper due to its staid appearance and style. 

What is the New York Times? 

500

Foolish.

What is HALF BAKED?