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1. The John Birch Society was formed in December of 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana. What type of organization is it?
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?
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?
4. What were Alvin, Simon and Theodore?
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?
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?
7. What was the name given to the U.S. manned space-flight project in 1958?
8. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded the very first 'Gold' record in 1958. Who received this award?
9. Which of these was a "Purple People Eater"?
10. In a classic 1958 television commercial, a young boy runs into his house shouting, "look Ma, _____". What was the youngster announcing to his mother?
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