Remembering the 50s - 1958 Americana

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1. The John Birch Society was formed in December of 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana. What type of organization is it? Tree preservation society Left wing Castro supporters Roman Catholic brotherhood Anti-communist organization

2. Many Americans complained about a 1958 increase in the price of sending a letter by 1st class U.S. Mail. What was the new cost of a first class postage stamp? 4 cents 11 cents 6 cents 15 cents

3. On March 11, 1958, America's most infamous game show contestant Charles Van Doren finally lost his television match. What was the name of the game show? Strike It Rich $64,000 Question Twenty One $64,000 Challenge

4. What were Alvin, Simon and Theodore? Chipmunks Woodpeckers Monkeys Fish

5. An eighteen-year-old boy read a 1958 magazine article about a "pizza fad" among teenagers and college students, and opened the first Pizza Hut. In what American city did this take place? Buffalo, New York Dallas, Texas Tampa, Florida Wichita, Kansas

6. After eight years of success as the only major charge card, the Diners Club Card suddenly had two new competitior in the consumer credit business. One was American Express. What was the other charge card to debut in 1958? MasterCharge BankAmericard Master Card Visa

7. What was the name given to the U.S. manned space-flight project in 1958? From the Earth to the Moon Project Mercury Project Apollo Project Gemini

8. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded the very first 'Gold' record in 1958. Who received this award? Bing Crosby Kate Smith Perry Como Elvis Presley

9. What was a "Purple People Eater"? Sheb Wooley song Bestselling novel Dairy Queen special Australian shark

10. In a classic 1958 television commerical, a young boy runs into his house shouting, "look Ma, _____"? What was the youngster announcing to his mother? I'm clean All A's No cavities I did my homework