1950's

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  1. 2. Rising trend in growing facial hair, from historically people staying cleanly shaven. The facial hair is shaven to leave hair solely around the move and down the chin.
  2. 7. Popular men's hair trend, may be mixed with many haircuts. Consists of hair growing on the sides of the face.
  3. 9. (Acronym of series)1954: First book, Fellowship of the Ring, to start a legendary fanbase and continued lore starring hobbits, orcs, wizards, and many other mythical creatures.
  4. 10. 1953:Popular easter time candy was invented; in the shape of a little chick.
  5. 12. 1958:Gorgon Gould created light amplification simulated by emission of radiation, otherwise known as _____..
  6. 14. 1956:_______-out. Later renamed "Liquid Paper", used to paint over mistakes on a typewriter.
  7. 15. ______ _____ Land, which was renamed to Disneylandia, is now named Disneyland.
  8. 16. South of the ______. A popular Mexican-themed rest stop, with many billboards that even would span to New Jersey at its height of popularity. Founded in 1950.
  9. 17. Was president at the start of the decade
  10. 19. ____ _____ is the author of the book, Diary of a Young Girl, telling stories of a Jewish girl in hiding during WWII. First translated in 1952, and rose to become one of the bestselling books of the time.
  11. 20. 1956: First debuted in the 4th issue of Showcase Comics, as super speeding super hero, Barry Allen.
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  1. 1. 1954:Ray Kroc founds _______; (Golden Arches)
  2. 3. 1953-61 was the term of his Presidency
  3. 4. 1959: First Debuted in the 252nd issue of Action Comics, as a Kryptonian super hero, Kara El, Superman's cousin.
  4. 5. (Two words)1959:First debuted in the 22nd issue of Showcase Comics, as a space traveling protector/superhero, Hal Jordan. Inspiration for the character may have derived from interest in space after the Sputnik launch.
  5. 6. 1959:A popular doll was invented. Starred in Toy Story 3.j
  6. 8. Popular hairstyle worn by "greasers" and other rebellious teens of the time. Also may be seen on Elvis Presley.
  7. 11. (2 words). Created in 1952, candy that seems to be flavored sugar in a tube. Originally as drink mix, but soon sold as candy.
  8. 13. 1953: _______ Pops. One of America's favorite lollipops, and came in 6 different fruit flavors, soon created butterscotch, root beer, and chocolate, and even makes a mystery flavor.
  9. 18. The Chronicles of ______. All 7 books were published between 1950-1956, and writes of 4 children during WWII, who find a wardrobe that is an escape from their lives into the fantasy of talking lions and witches.