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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When did "Rolling Stone" magazine originate?

    • A.

      1969

    • B.

      1968

    • C.

      1967

    • D.

      1966

    Correct Answer
    C. 1967
  • 2. 

    Who founded "Rolling Stone" magazine?

    • A.

      John Wenner & Ralph Gleason

    • B.

      Jann Wenner & Roger Gleason

    • C.

      John Wenner & Roger Gleason

    • D.

      Jann Wenner & Ralph Gleason

    Correct Answer
    D. Jann Wenner & Ralph Gleason
  • 3. 

    "Ms." magazine was founded in what year?

    • A.

      1970

    • B.

      1973

    • C.

      1972

    • D.

      1971

    Correct Answer
    C. 1972
  • 4. 

    What killed diet guru Dr. Atkins?

    • A.

      Food Poisoning

    • B.

      Slipped On Ice

    • C.

      Shark Attack

    • D.

      Heart Attack

    Correct Answer
    B. Slipped On Ice
  • 5. 

    Which "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" uses a Bo staff as their weapon of choice?

    • A.

      Leonardo

    • B.

      Michelangelo

    • C.

      Donatello

    • D.

      Raphael

    Correct Answer
    C. Donatello
  • 6. 

    Who is the artist Christo's wife and partner?

    • A.

      Jeannne-Luc

    • B.

      Monica

    • C.

      Jeanne-Claude

    • D.

      Claudette

    Correct Answer
    C. Jeanne-Claude
  • 7. 

    What drink started out called Fruit Smack?

    • A.

      Kool-Aid

    • B.

      7up

    • C.

      Hawaiian Punch

    • D.

      Tang

    Correct Answer
    A. Kool-Aid
  • 8. 

    What toy company released Tamagotchi in the USA in 1996?

    • A.

      Mattel

    • B.

      Tyco

    • C.

      Bandai

    • D.

      Coleco

    Correct Answer
    C. Bandai
  • 9. 

    What band gave us the disco anthem "Disco Inferno"?

    • A.

      The Trammps

    • B.

      Donna Summer

    • C.

      K.C & The Sunshine Band

    • D.

      The O'Jays

    Correct Answer
    A. The Trammps
  • 10. 

    Which fad became popular in the 1920's?

    • A.

      Stamp Collecting

    • B.

      Hula Hoops

    • C.

      Slinky

    • D.

      Flag Pole Sitting

    Correct Answer
    D. Flag Pole Sitting
  • 11. 

    Which was not a fad from the 1940's?

    • A.

      Slinky

    • B.

      Silly Putty

    • C.

      Hula Hoops

    • D.

      Swallowing Goldfish

    Correct Answer
    C. Hula Hoops
  • 12. 

    The "Where's Waldo" books became popular during which decade?

    • A.

      1980's

    • B.

      1970's

    • C.

      2000's

    • D.

      1990's

    Correct Answer
    A. 1980's
  • 13. 

    What game of skill created by Hasbro first became popular in the early 2000's?

    • A.

      Jenga

    • B.

      Bop It

    • C.

      Scene It

    • D.

      Yahtzee

    Correct Answer
    B. Bop It
  • 14. 

    What was the centralized network of online classified ads intorduced in 1990's?

    • A.

      EBay

    • B.

      Amazon

    • C.

      Google

    • D.

      Craigslist

    Correct Answer
    D. Craigslist
  • 15. 

    What soft drink became popular in the 1990's with help from the song "Right Now"?

    • A.

      Crystal Pepsi

    • B.

      Vanilla Coke

    • C.

      Pepsi Blue

    • D.

      Cherry Coke

    Correct Answer
    A. Crystal Pepsi
  • 16. 

    Which is the popular cartoon by Stephen Hillenburg?

    • A.

      SpongeBob SquarePants

    • B.

      Ren And Stimpy

    • C.

      Animaniacs

    • D.

      Rugrats

    Correct Answer
    A. SpongeBob SquarePants
  • 17. 

    What popular 1970's and 1980's game was created by a Hungarian sculptor?

    • A.

      Nintendo

    • B.

      Slinky

    • C.

      Rubik's Cube

    • D.

      Atari

    Correct Answer
    C. Rubik's Cube
  • 18. 

    What animal figurines created by Joseph Enterprises was a popular fad in the 80's?

    • A.

      My Little Pony

    • B.

      Pound Puppies

    • C.

      Chia Pet

    • D.

      Beanie Babies

    Correct Answer
    C. Chia Pet
  • 19. 

    What TV show starred a character named Gordon Shumway and popular in the 80's?

    • A.

      Cheers

    • B.

      Alf

    • C.

      Guiding Light

    • D.

      Just The Ten Of Us

    Correct Answer
    B. Alf
  • 20. 

    What hairstyle was a popular during the 80's?

    • A.

      Quiff

    • B.

      Fade

    • C.

      Bouffant

    • D.

      Cornrows

    Correct Answer
    B. Fade
  • 21. 

    What virtual pet fad was created by Gary Dahl?

    • A.

      Gigapets

    • B.

      Nintendogs

    • C.

      Neo Pets

    • D.

      Pet Rocks

    Correct Answer
    D. Pet Rocks

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