April 17, 2025
Gloria Gaynor recorded the 1978 hit “I Will Survive” while wearing a back brace required after recent spinal surgery. She credits the adversity with adding conviction to the song.
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That Groovy ’70s Quiz
Major events and pop culture of the decade that brought you Watergate and mood rings.
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Apr 16
Why was a 12-year-long “emergency” never declared a war? -
Apr 15
What major city is built atop 40 sunken ships? -
Apr 14
Why was the first U.S. income tax levied? -
Apr 13
How did a professional golfer once finish 93-over par? -
Apr 12
What did FDR want to call World War II? -
Apr 11
What language didn’t have written words until the 1800s? -
Apr 10
What house did George Washington and Benedict Arnold both live in? -
Apr 09
What common food is related to poison ivy? -
Apr 08
Where exactly does “red tape” come from? -
Apr 07
What bread product is baked via electrical current?