Total Recall

Even with all the available ways we can watch films at home today, we still enjoy going out to the movies. For many of us, the candy is at much fun as the movie itself. See if you can fill in the names of some classic movie theater candies from the descriptions below.    

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Tanning and trying to achieve that summertime glow is still popular today. See if you can fill in the blanks on the following sun-tanning facts.

1. The _______ girl was featured in ads starting in 1956. It was illustrated by Joyce Ballantyne who used her 3-year-old daughter, Cheri, as the model for her drawing.
2. In years past, lifeguards would smear ____________ on the bridge of their noses to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays.
3. During the late 1970s, the orange-colored sunscreen called Bain de Soleil had a memorable jingle. The song said, “Bain de Soleil for the __________ tan.”
4. SPF, which stands for _________________, is the measurement of how long a sunscreen will protect you from ultraviolet B rays.
5. _________ became the craze in the late 1990s when customers would stand near an automated machine that would douse them with a sunless tanning product from all angles.

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Can you come up with the specific boat names from the descriptions below?

1. A_______ is a lightweight narrow watercraft, opened on top with a pointed front and back, that uses paddles to move.
2. A large merchant vessel that carries passengers and sometimes vehicles and cargo is called a ____________,
3. In WW1 and WWII, Germany used submarines for military purposes. These were nicknamed as __________.
4. A _________is a flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat loved by both locals and tourists in Italy.
5. _________ are used on lakes, rivers and artificial waterways. These were popular in the early 19^th century on the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers.

June is National Iced Tea Month. See if you can come up with the answers to these tea-related questions below.

May is National Salad Month. See if you can guess the names of these popular salads from the ingredients listed below.

1. A fruit salad mixed with either sour cream or whipped cream, marshmallows, pineapple and coconut is called ____________.
2. Italian salami, Italian cheese, olives, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and Italian dressing is known as _____________.
3. Julienned apple and celery, chopped walnuts, grapes and mayonnaise make up the famous __________ salad.
4. The original _________salad was made up of lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, chicken breast, hard boiled eggs, avocado, Roquefort cheese, red-wine vinaigrette and chives.
5. If you mix Romain lettuce with croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, anchovies, egg, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper, you get a _______ salad.

1. The art of clipping and pruning trees and hedges into ornamental shapes is called ____________.
2. The French called the ___________ a love apple because they believed it was a powerful aphrodisiac.
3. In the United Kingdom, France and Germany, this vegetable is called aubergine. It is better known as __________ in the U.S.
4. _______ is the flower that vanilla flavoring comes from.
5. If you cross a raspberry and a blackberry, you get a _______.

Most of us watch television very differently these days and enjoy the luxury of skipping through those annoying commercials. But back in the earlier days of tv, the commercials were an important part of our viewing culture. See if you can answer the following questions about iconic commercial characters of the past.

1. Smart talking “Rosie The Waitress” was played by veteran actress Nancy Walker (aka Rhoda Morgenstern’s mom) for the household product ____________.
2. ___________ was the lovable character that was featured in the Good & Plenty candy commercials during the 1950s and 1960s.
3. Jane Withers portrayed “Josephine The Plumber” during the 1960s and 1970s to sell __________.
4. _______ has been the mascot for Planters since 1917. While the person voicing the character has changed throughout the years, he is still as popular as ever.
5. Jan Miner played a manicurist named “Madge” for the product _______. in She started this character in 1966 and continued all the way up to 1992.

We lost the talented actress and animal rights activist Mary Tyler Moore in January and wanted to pay tribute to this wonderful woman. See how many of the following trivia questions you can answer correctly from The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which ran from 1970-1977.

1. Character Mary Richards, worked at WJM-TV. She originally applied for a secretarial position but got hired as the ____________
2. ___________ was the city the Mary Tyler Moore Show took place in.
3. Phyllis Lindstrom’s daughter, __________, was shown in the pilot episode and throughout the series voicing the attitudes shared by younger women during the 1970s.
4. Betty White’s character, Sue Ann Nivens, hosted the cooking show __________ at WJM-TV.
5. Mary’s boss, Lou Grant, always kept a bottle of _______ in his desk drawer and shared it during many episodes.

Since 1986, Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday is a federal holiday and celebrated as the third Monday in January. See how many of the following facts you can come up with about this inspirational American civil rights leader.

See if you can come up with the answers to the following Christmas trivia questions.  

1. _____________ invented the first strand of electric Christmas lights in 1880.
2. In a famous holiday song, a partridge sits in a ________ tree on the first day of Christmas.
3. Most people refer to Nat King Cole’s 1946 holiday classic as “Chestnuts Roasting Over An Open Fire.” The correct name of this memorable tune is ____________.
4. Including Rudolph, Santa’s sleigh is driven by _______ reindeer.
5. _______ is the country that exports the most Christmas trees globally.

1. _____________ is the best-selling nonfiction book of all times and has been translated into over 2,200 languages and dialects.
2. Children’s author Theodor Geisel is best known as __________. His books contain humorous rhymes and playful illustrations. He is adored by both adults and children all over the world.
3. Harper Lee is known for writing the Pulitzer Prize winning novel ____________ in 1960. Her long awaited sequel, “Go Set a Watchman” was published in 2015.
4. R.L. Stine is responsible for the children’s horror fiction book series_______. The original series was popular among teens and pre-teens from 1992 -1997.
5. _______ is the British author of the Fifty Shades trilogy series for adults. While these erotic romance novels were enjoyed by many readers, the movie adaptation had mixed reviews.

Bewitched was a hit television program from 1964-1972. October is the perfect month to celebrate the show that featured the colliding worlds of witches, warlocks and mortals. See if you are able to come up the answers to the following fun facts about this beloved sitcom.

We celebrate this “back to school” time of year by testing your knowledge of the following famous real-life teachers.

As Americans, we love our dips, spreads and sauces. With summer barbecues and gatherings in full force, test your knowledge on these popular culinary dipping choices.

1. _____________ is the classic dip you see at many gatherings for chips, vegetables and crackers. You traditionally add a famous soup mix to give this dip its flavor.
2. Chickpeas, tahini, lemon and spices are the main ingredients in ___________________, a popular Middle Eastern spread.
3. A smooth creamy cheesy sauce served as an appetizer or side dish is ______________. You will see this in most Tex-Mex restaurants.
4. ________ is a Greek condiment made with yogurt and cucumber often added to Gyro sandwiches.
5. A popular seafood dip that is made with cream cheese is called _______. It is often associated with the state of Maryland.

Backyard fireworks are a common way that many Americans celebrate Independence Day during the month of July. Can you come up with the names of popular fireworks from the following descriptions below?

1. _____________ are for the serious firework enthusiast. These are long tubes that shoot off colorful balls after they are lit.
2. The best part of ___________________ is that they explode and make noise. Common types are M-80s, Lady Fingers and Black Cats.
3. A kid-friendly firework is a ______________, which consists of a small bottle with a string that shoots confetti and makes a sound,.
4. ________ are usually thin metal sticks that give off colored sparks when lit. These are a favorite for both kids and parents.
5. Cone-shaped devices that are on the ground and shoot off a shower of colorful sparks are called _______. These are especially fun for younger children.

1. The fear of spiders is known as _____________.
2. If you have ___________________ , you have a fear of open or crowded spaces.
3. Someone suffering from _____________, is fearful of small spaces.                           
4. ________ is the name for the fear of death.
5. If you have a fear of heights, you are said to have _______.

1. The town of Mayberry is a town in the state of _____________.
2. Barney Fife famously kept his ___________________ in his shirt pocket.
3.  ______________ was the name of the lovable town drunk.
4.  ________ was the name of the crazy hillbilly who ran around knocking out town windows with rocks.
5. When the show began, Andy and Barney commented that they were related. They were originally written in as _______.

1. The _____________ is a classic female short hairstyle with no layers and cut in a blunt fashion resting above the shoulders.
2. Featuring an oversize combed-out look, the ___________________ was a favorite style worn primarily by both male and female African Americans during the late 1960s and 1970s.
3. The ______________ has been popular for girls and boys for many years. Its name represents both the shape of the style, as well as the method used to achieve the look.
4. The ________ is a choppy hairstyle with layers to create fullness and fringed edges to complete the look. Both males and females enjoyed this style during the 1970s and 1980s.
5. Loved by women, the ___________was designed by backcombing or teasing hair with hairspray and then piling the hair up on top of the head.

Wishing you the “Luck of the Irish” on the following puzzle. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by testing your knowledge on everything relating to the March 17th holiday. 

1. The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in the city of   _____________  in 1737.
2. According to legend, if you ever catch a  ___________________, you should never take your eyes off of him.
3. The expression Erin go Bragh is translated to mean ____________.
4. Irish tradition believes that if you kiss the   ________, you are given the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness.
5. American tradition says that if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s day, you will be  _________.

1. The 1973 film, _____________, featured Robert Redford and Paul Newman as two charming con men in Chicago during the 1930s.
2. ___________________ won Best Picture Oscar in 1993 about Polish-Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The film was shot mainly in black and white helping to make the scene featuring a young girl in a red coat that much more memorable and moving.
3. In 2010, _____________, took home the honor and starred Colin Firth as a British monarch suffering with a stuttering disorder who seeks the help of an Australian speech therapist..
4. 1975’s, ________,  dealt with the comedy and tragedy of life inside a mental institution and gave actor Jack Nicholson his first Best Actor Oscar.
5. In 1965, _________ won the Academy Award for Best Picture beating out Doctor Zhivago. This Broadway musical film adaptation starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.

Try your hand at guessing the following January trivia questions to start 2016 off on the right foot.

See if you can come up with the answers to these snow-related trivia questions as the Winter of 2015 is most definitely upon us.  

1. Snow can appear to be different colors depending on where it falls. The actual color of snow is ______ .
2. A snowflake has ___________________ sides.
3. The term _____________ represents a number of regions in North America near the Great Lakes where heavy snowfall is common.
4. According to National Geographic, _____________ kill more than 150 people worldwide each year.
5. While the _________ is a fictional character from the movie “Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer,” it is similar to the Yeti believed to roam the Himalayas in Nepal.

1. Directed by Woody Allen, the 1986 story line of _________  takes place between two Thanksgivings in which the main character’s sister falls in love with her husband and the other sister renews a relationship with her ex-husband.
2. 1995’s ___________________, features Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr. and Anne Bancroft as a dysfunctional family trying to get through Thanksgiving.
3. The community of LA is depicted in the 2000 film, _____________,  showcasing Thanksgiving among four different ethnic families and the tensions that arise.
4. The warm and funny _____ pairs unlikely characters played by Steve Martin and John Candy trying desperately to get home for the Thanksgiving holiday. John Hughes directed this 1987 classic.
5. _________ is the quirky 2003 film about a young New York City girl running into numerous problems cooking her first Thanksgiving for her visiting dysfunctional family. Katie Holmes stars as the title character.

To celebrate the arrival of October, see if you can recall the names of these favorite Halloween-related movies (ones without gore and suitable to watch with the kids).

1. ______ is the name of the dish featuring a cracked cooked egg in the center of a piece of bread.
2. A Sunday favorite for many is ___________________, which consists of bread dipped into a batter of whipped egg/sugar/cinnamon and then fried on top of a pre-heated skillet.
3. _____________ is a great “stick to your ribs” breakfast choice. Just add this grain to a pot of boiling water and stir in a circular motion. Add some butter or butter substitute and a sprinkle of brown sugar for a perfect start to your morning. Hint – no, this is not grits.
4. The _____ is a mixture of beaten eggs fried in a pan until firm, then served folded over. Various types of filling are often added to customize this breakfast choice.
5. A _________ is made when cake-like batter is poured onto a hinged iron containing lattice-shaped indentations for this yummy treat.
6. Smoked salmon is paired with onion, cream cheese, sliced tomato and capers served atop a ring-shaped bread roll when you order ___________.Answers

In celebration of August 1969s Woodstock see if you can recall the musicians who sang these iconic tunes. 

1. ______ was the name of the band who sang “Going up the Country” on Saturday afternoon.
2. A memorable performance by ___________________of the Beatle’s tune “With A Little Help from My Friends,” stunned the crowd.
3. _____________ was asked to be the opening act at Woodstock since scheduled artists were delayed getting to the stage. His “Freedom” got the audience on their feet and really echoed the feel of the times.
4. At six months pregnant, _____ took the stage at 1:00 am as the last act of the first day delivering a poignant version of “We Shall Overcome.”
5. Gershwin’s “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess became a popular hit for _____ and a crowd pleaser at Woodstock.
6. Closing artist _____ amazed the crowd on Monday morning with an unforgettable version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

1.  ______ is a classic New Orleans cocktail w/lime juice and passion fruit syrup.
2.  If you pour some orange juice, and grenadine served over ice and then garnish it with an orange wedge, you will have a ______.
3. Celebrate summer with the Tiki drink called a _____, containing fruit juices, syrups and liqueurs.
4. Whip up a _____, which is a delicious blended frozen drink w/pineapple juice and coconut cream.
5. A _____ is made with mint, lime, sparkling water and simple syrup.
6. Sip a trendy _____ , which includes cranberry juice, triple sec and lime juice shaken with ice and served martini style.

1. _________ was the name of the pink stretchy stuff sold in a plastic egg.
2. _________ wood was the name of the wood used to make toy air gliders.
3. The _________ was made popular by Donald F. Duncan.
4. __________ was originally design as wallpaper cleaner.
5. ___________ was Ruth Handler’s daughter’s name for which a popular toy was named after in the late 1950s.