Can You Name These Cool 1960s Fads?

Like every era, the 1960s had its fair share of amazing fads and trends. Do you think you can correctly identify all 12 of these crazy 1960s fads? It's time to put your knowledge to the test!
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Which 1960s toy fad elevated the classic paper airplane, delighting kids of all ages?
Playmobil Planes
Balsa Wood Planes
Plane Model Kits

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In the 1960s, people used to ride bicycles that had long seats that curved at the back. What were those seats called?
Apple seats
Leather saddle
Banana seats

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What type of wide-legged pants were derived from Navy styled uniforms and became very popular with the young society in the 1960s?
Leisure pants
Bell bottoms
Gaucho pants

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What type of lighting became popular in the 1960s, especially when one was wearing white or at a night club?
Black lights
Florescent light
Red mood lighting

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Which difficult hair style trend was first launched by first lady Jackie Kennedy?
Perm
Bouffant
Bob

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With the threat of a nuclear war on the horizon, some Americans looked for ways to protect themselves through something called a ___________.
Fallout shelter
Bomb shelter
Time capsule

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What kind of boots did singer Nancy Sinatra truly popularize in the 1960s?
Cowboy boots
Go Go Boots
Ankle boots

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What is the name of the type of glasses that both John Lennon and Roger McGuinn wore throughout the 1960s?
Granny glasses
Tortoise shell glasses
Wayfarers

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What type of beads came in a variety of patterns and were given as gifts between friends or made by the person wearing them?
Lust beads
Friendship bracelet
Love beads

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As the moods of society changed, someone thought we needed a way to monitor this change, thus inventing what kind of ring?
Mood ring
Birthstone ring
Moon ring

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What was the name of the colorful flower stickers people put on everything from waste baskets to windows?
Lisa Frank
Daisy power stickers
Rickie Tickie

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What was created by H.R. Ball in 1963 as a way for him to soothe his employees?
The smiley face
The Mr. Yuck sticker
My Little Pony
Based on the results of this quiz, you are 60s savvy! Not only do you have a basic foundational knowledge on the 60s, but it's clear to us that you know and love this iconic decade. We commend you for being awesome!

C+, 60s Savvy

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Right!
Based on the result of this quiz, you are 60s swell! It's clear that you know and love this iconic decade, as you haven't forgotten a single fad. While you may have gotten hung up on one or two, you came through in the end and showed that you know your 60s stuff.

B+, 60s Swell

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Based on the result of this quiz, you are a 60s superstar! You know your stuff when it comes to this amazingly special decade! The 60s was full of fads and trend. Some have stood the test of time and others have faded into obscurity. That didn't make a difference to you. You know 60s fads inside and out. Well done!

A+, 60s Superstar

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Right!
1
Which 1960s toy fad elevated the classic paper airplane, delighting kids of all ages?
Playmobil Planes
Balsa Wood Planes
Plane Model Kits
2
In the 1960s, people used to ride bicycles that had long seats that curved at the back. What were those seats called?
Apple seats
Leather saddle
Banana seats
3
What type of wide-legged pants were derived from Navy styled uniforms and became very popular with the young society in the 1960s?
Leisure pants
Bell bottoms
Gaucho pants
4
What type of lighting became popular in the 1960s, especially when one was wearing white or at a night club?
Black lights
Florescent light
Red mood lighting
5
Which difficult hair style trend was first launched by first lady Jackie Kennedy?
Perm
Bouffant
Bob
6
With the threat of a nuclear war on the horizon, some Americans looked for ways to protect themselves through something called a ___________.
Fallout shelter
Bomb shelter
Time capsule
7
What kind of boots did singer Nancy Sinatra truly popularize in the 1960s?
Cowboy boots
Go Go Boots
Ankle boots
8
What is the name of the type of glasses that both John Lennon and Roger McGuinn wore throughout the 1960s?
Granny glasses
Tortoise shell glasses
Wayfarers
9
What type of beads came in a variety of patterns and were given as gifts between friends or made by the person wearing them?
Lust beads
Friendship bracelet
Love beads
10
As the moods of society changed, someone thought we needed a way to monitor this change, thus inventing what kind of ring?
Mood ring
Birthstone ring
Moon ring
11
What was the name of the colorful flower stickers people put on everything from waste baskets to windows?
Lisa Frank
Daisy power stickers
Rickie Tickie
12
What was created by H.R. Ball in 1963 as a way for him to soothe his employees?
The smiley face
The Mr. Yuck sticker
My Little Pony