History's Biggest Fads
This trivia game looks back at the strange trends, crazes, and stunts that were the hallmark of their time!
15 questions · Published July 6, 2026
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. What now-iconic fashion staple was patented in 1873 by businessman Levi Strauss?
In 1873, businessman Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis, obtained U.S. patent no. 139,121 to make the very first pair of denim jeans, using copper rivets to strengthen pocket corners and the button fly.
Today, Levi's jeans have become a quintessential part of casual and fashionable attire around the world.
- Multiple Choice
2. Which of these 1980s films is credited with making aviator sunglasses a global fashion phenomenon?
The 1986 film "Top Gun" is widely credited for skyrocketing the popularity of aviator sunglasses, thanks to Tom Cruise's portrayal of the character Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Though the first aviator style sunglasses were contracted by the U.S. military in 1935, Ray-Ban reportedly experienced a 40% increase in the demand following the movie's release.
- Multiple Choice
3. A 2026 "must-have" item is the "Royal Pop", a collaboration between luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet and __________.
The collaboration between prestigious watchmaker Audemars Piguet and 1980s pop staple Swatch has resulted in the creation of the "Royal Pop" in 2026. Though the timepiece retails for around $400, the global frenzy has resulted in resales of $1500 to over $4000.
- Multiple Choice
4. Betty _____ was a massive fad in the early 1930s, becoming the first animated character to openly represent an adult sex symbol.
Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer and became one of the first icons of animated sexuality. She first appeared in the "Dizzy Dishes" cartoon in 1930.
The Betty Boop craze eventually collided with strict 1930s censorship. When the Hays Code went into full effect in July 1934, Hollywood clamped down on "suggestive" behavior.
- Multiple Choice
5. Starting in the 1950s, what was included with each piece of Bazooka bubble gum?
Starting in the 1950s, each piece of Bazooka bubble gum came with a small comic strip featuring "Bazooka Joe" and his gang. These comic strips told short, humorous stories and even included small activities like a fortune.
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