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This American city is known as "The Big Apple."
What is New York City.
This fruit has seeds on the outside rather than the inside.
Strawberry
This 1959 comedy starred Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, and Tony Curtis.
What is "Some Like It Hot."
What is the largest U.S. state by land area?
Alaska
In 1955, a gallon of gasoline cost:
15 cents, 23 cents, or 35 cents.
The answer is: 23 cents.
Today the average price is nearly $4 a gallon.
This famous landmark in South Dakota features the faces of four U.S. presidents.
What is Mount Rushmore.
This Thanksgiving side dish is often made with bread, celery, onions, and seasonings.
Stuffing
This actor played Rocky Balboa in the "Rocky" movie series.
Who is Sylvester Stallone.
This state is home to the Grand Canyon.
Arizona
A first-class U.S. postage stamp cost what in 1963:
5 cents, 10 cents, or 15 cents.
The answer is: 5 cents. Today it costs 82 cents.
This bird appears on the Great Seal of the United States and is a national symbol.
What is the Bald Eagle.
This dessert is traditionally made with cream cheese, sugar, and a graham cracker crust.
"Here's lookin' at you kid" is a famous line from what movie?
"Casablanca."
This U.S. state is made up entirely of islands.
Hawaii
How much did a movie ticket in the 1950s cost? Hint: It's between 25 cents and a dollar.
The answer is: 50 cents. Today it averages $10-$14.
This holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
What is Thanksgiving.
This creamy white condiment is made from eggs and oil and is a popular topping for sandwiches.
Mayonnaise
This 1972 film about the Corleone family became one of the most famous movies in Hollywood history.
What is "The Godfather."
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
In the 1950s, a typical McDonald's hamburger sold for:
10 cents, 15 cents, or 25 cents.
The answer is: 15 cents. Today it costs about $2.69.
This famous American highway stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles and is known as the "Main Street of America."
What is Route 66.
This sandwich is traditionally made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian or thousand island dressing.
Reuben
This 1965 musical featured Julie Andrews as Maria.
What is "The Sound of Music."
This river is one of the longest in the world and flows through Egypt.
The Nile
What was the average price of an American-made car in the 1960s?
The answer is: $2,000. Today the price is $49,000 on average.