That '80 and ’90s Quiz 2 - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
Amazon.com launched in 1994, originally selling only what product? books
100%
The best-selling album of all time was released in 1982. Who recorded it? Michael Jackson
100%
Capturing American curiosity in the early ’80s, which of these toys was originally patented in communist Hungary in 1975? Rubik’s Cube
100%
Leading to a public uproar, the recipe for which of these soft drinks was famously altered in 1985? Coca-Cola
92%
The epicenter of ’90s grunge music, what city was home to Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden? Seattle, Washington
92%
In 1982 Great Britain fought an undeclared war with what nation to maintain control of the Falkland Islands? Argentina
83%
The first major international crisis of the post-Cold War era, the Persian Gulf War started in August 1990, when Iraq invaded what country? Kuwait
83%
In an early use of product placement, Elliot, the young hero of E.T., uses a trail of what candy to lure an alien out of hiding? Reese’s Pieces
83%
The music video for which aptly titled ’80’s hit was the first to be played on MTV? “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles
83%
O.J. Simpson rode in what vehicle during his infamous low-speed police chase? Ford Bronco
75%
Which hall-of-fame athlete retired from his primary sport in 1993 to play minor league baseball? Michael Jordan
75%
Played ubiquitously on ’80s TV, the jingle for which of the following was derived from a pretend stutter? Chia Pet
67%
Responding to a question from an elementary-school student, Nancy Reagan came up with which of these slogans? “Just say no”
67%
What iconic ’80s fashion brand, inspired by a country club, used the tagline “When you put it on, something happens”? Members Only
58%
During a ubiquitous “Got Milk?” ad, a mouthful of peanut butter left a history buff unable to say whose name? Aaron Burr
25%
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