Teen Trivia — Back in the Day

• The names Jaguar and Cadillac weren't only cars, they were also singing groups.
• The Nancy Drew mystery books were a popular teen reader.
• American Bandstand was the #1 music show on television for teens.
• Clearasil® was the "zit" cream of choice.
• Jeans were called dungarees.
• Break dancing was the new fad amongst male teens.
• Many teens preferred mopeds instead of bicycles as a mode of travel.
• A chaperon was required to accompany a young lady on her dates.
• Juvenile delinquent was the term used to describe teens that broke the law.
• Brazilian soccer player Pelé began his career at the age of 17.
• Sideburns became popular because Elvis Presley had them.
• Doogie Howser was the youngest doctor on television.
• School desk's had a section cut out for an ink well.
• It was fashionable for teen girls to wear cardigan sweaters back words with a scarf tied around their neck

* Reprinted from Positive Teens Magazine Volume 2 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 2000

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