1. "Rocky"
   "Jaws"
2. "Deep Blue Sea"
   "Free Willy"

"Jaws" was one of the most successful movies of the 70s. Fun fact: The mechanized shark that was used for the production was nicknamed "Bruce" by the film crew.

1. Pedals
   A helmet
2. Handlebars
   Rubber tires

In the 70s, it wasn't popular to wear a helmet when riding a bike. Now, it's the law in a number of states that children can't legally ride a bicycle without a helmet.

1. "Herbie Rides Again"
   "Bugsy Malone"
2. "The Rescuers"
   "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"

"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" was a memorable children's movie from the 70s which was based on a book by Roald Dahl. Although the movie has since been remade, it originally starred Gene Wilder in the title role.

1. "Mamma Mia"
   "Grease"
2. "A Chorus Line"
   "Chicago"

"Grease" was a musical hit, with the soundtrack album the second-best selling album of the year in the United States. It was filmed all around Los Angeles, and starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton John.

1. Berber carpet
   Saxony carpet
2. Shag carpet
   Frieze carpet

Shag carpeting, which was simply carpet with an extra deep pile, was all the rage in the 70s. Two of the most popular colors in the 1970s were "avocado" (yellowish-green) and "harvest gold" (yellowish-white.)

1. Bowling
   Poker
2. Billiards
   Lawn darts

Lawn darts was a popular, yet dangerous game, through the 70s and into the 80s. Over the years, numerous hospital visits happened as a result of accidents while playing this game. In fact, the original version of lawn darts is still banned in the United States due to the risk of injury and death.

1. The #2 pencil
   Spiral-bound notebooks
2. Math books
   The pocket calculator

The pocket calculator was invented in the 70s, making simple math equations easier for many students. Best of all, it was affordable, at around $25 for a four-function calculator.

1. Choking hazard warning
   Directions
2. Examples of how to play with the toy
   A price tag

Choking hazard warnings were not present on toy packages until after 1978 when a child choked to death on a small piece of a toy. Now, though it may seem obvious, the warnings are present so companies can protect themselves from lawsuits and warn consumers.

1. Elvis Presley
   Frank Sinatra
2. Jim Morrison
   Brett Michaels

Elvis Presley died in 1977, leaving many fans devastated. He left behind his wife, Priscilla, and his young daughter, Lisa Marie. Lisa Marie would go on to marry the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, though their marriage only lasted a short time.

1. "Goodfellas"
   "Mobsters"
2. "The Godfather"
   "Analyze This"

"The Godfather," directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is considered one of the best films ever made, and the American Film Institute considers it the second-greatest American film of all time.

1. Know-it-all Necklace
   Emotion Bracelet
2. Mood Ring
   Feelings Headband

Mood rings were all the rage, and the changing color was supposed to correlate to a particular mood. In reality, the ring changes color based on the temperature of your skin by using temperature-sensitive chemicals on the inside.

1. Poison
   The Temptations
2. The Village People
   Journey

The Village People found great success with a few memorable songs and their unique costumes. The group, which mostly catered to the gay disco population in New York's Greenwich Village, managed to become mainstream.

1. A pet beaver
   A pet rock
2. A pet rat
   A pet dog

There was time when people were buying Pet Rock branded pet rocks. They even came in a special carrier! For $4 a piece back in 1976, you could buy your very own.

1. Lead paint
   Nails
2. Rotten eggs
   Sawdust

Toys were often painted with lead paint until it was banned in 1977. Lead can cause numerous health issues, including kidney problems, neurological issues, stunted growth and even death.

1. Jimmy Carter
   Bill Clinton
2. Richard Nixon
   John F. Kennedy

Richard Nixon resigned the office of the presidency after being tied to the Watergate break-in and subsequent scandal. He was the first U.S. president to resign.

1. The Beatles
   ABBA
2. Pink Floyd
   Lynyrd Skynyrd

ABBA was a Swedish pop band known for hits such as, "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia" and "Knowing Me Knowing You." The Broadway musical, "Mamma Mia," is based on the songs of ABBA.

1. Laverne and Shirley
   Rob and Dennise
2. Sonny and Cher
   Josie and Davey

Sonny and Cher had their own comedy hour in which they would sing, tell stories and do funny skits. They would also have famous guests on, much like "Saturday Night Live."

1. "Good Times"
   "Home Improvement"
2. "Seinfeld"
   "All in the Family"

"All in the Family" was touted as the first program to feature the diversity of opinions regarding issues ranging from religion to politics. Archie Bunker played a loudmouthed bigot who couldn't seem to get away from everything he disliked. The show brought some of the country's issues to the forefront.

1. "Galaxy Quest"
   "2001: A Space Odyssey"
2. "Star Wars"
   "Transformers"

"Star Wars" debuted with Episode IV in 1977, although it was just the first part of the original trilogy at the time. It didn't become numbered until 1999, when the prequel trilogy began.

1. Disney World
   Hershey Park
2. Cedar Point
   Universal Studios Hollywood

Disney World opened in 1971, and the cost of admission was only $3.50 per person! A legacy of family fun and amazing memories was created and continues to this day, albeit at significantly higher prices.

1. Germany
   The United Kingdom
2. New Zealand
   The United States

Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister of The United Kingdom in 1979, and she was the first woman to do so. She also served longer than any other PM in the 20th century.

1. White
   Purple
2. Gray
   Orange

Tall white boots, sometimes known as go-go boots, were a popular fashion accessory in the 70s. When worn with a miniskirt, heads would turn! The boots were originally designed in the 60s, but stayed popular through the 70s.

1. "The Golden Girls"
   "Mork & Mindy"
2. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"
   "Three's Company"

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" featured a single woman working at a news station, which was not the typical way women had been portrayed​ on television. The show encouraged women to get out into the workforce in ways they might not have considered before.

1. The Walkman
   The iPod
2. The CD Buddy
   The Record Player

Sony broke the mold when it introduced the Walkman, a portable music-playing device with headphones. The device, which came out in 1979, instantly became a hit.

1. Muhammad Ali
   Rocky Balboa
2. Mike Tyson
   Joe Rockboy

Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in 1974, winning back the titles he lost after being stripped of them a few years earlier for refusing to be inducted into the U.S. Army. His daughter, Laila Ali, also became a boxer.

1. "The Tonight Show"
   "The Cosby Show"
2. "Saturday Night Live"
   "Weekend Update"

"Saturday Night Live" debuted in 1975 and turned into one of the longest running shows on television. Iconic cast members have included Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Will Ferrell, Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fey.

1. "Let's Learn!"
   "Schoolhouse Rock"
2. "The Numbers Game"
   "Ramblin' Road"

Kids of the 70s might remember sitting down to watch "Schoolhouse Rock," an educational cartoon with memorable catchphrases like "Conjunction Junction, what's your function?" The original series had five sub-series in areas like science, grammar and math.

1. Secretariat
   Rumbly Runner
2. Rosie the Runner
   Seabiscuit

Secretariat was the first horse to win the Triple Crown since 1948. Next to Man o' War, who came before him, Secretariat is considered the best racehorse of the 20th century.

1. Super Nintendo
   N64
2. Sega Dreamcast
   Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 was sold with two joystick controllers, a console and one cartridge game. This was truly the beginning of bringing video games into the homes of millions of people. It cost $199 in 1977, when it was first released.

1. The Rolling Stones
   The Supremes
2. The Pointer Sisters
   The Beatles

In 1970, The Beatles split up to the dismay of their adoring fans. Numerous theories abound about why they split up, but one thing is for sure. They left a great legacy of music, even if they only made it for one decade!

1. Brownies
   Nacho cheese sauce
2. Ice cream
   Apple pie

Ice cream, though it is a dairy product, is not necessarily a healthy source of calcium. However, in the 70s, it was marketed in the same nutritional category as milk as a healthy choice for parents to feed their kids to make sure they got enough calcium.

1. Purple and pink
   Red and blue
2. Brown and orange
   Green and black

Brown and orange were everywhere in the 70s. From matching wallpaper and bedspreads, to socks and collars, many color palettes revolved around brown and orange, as well as other earth tones. It was likely a reaction to the brightly colored kitsch of the 50s and 60s.

1. Station wagon
   Pick-up truck
2. Rolls Royce
   Moped

70s kids might remember piling into the back of their parents' station wagon for family road trips. Though they were popular starting in the 1950s, the advent of the "clamshell" design gave the cars more room for seats or storage.

1. Bobby Higginson
   Willie Mays
2. Hank Aaron
   Stan Musial

Hank Aaron beat Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974. He eventually hit 755 home runs. The record wasn't broken again until 2007, this time by Barry Bonds.

1. Tiger
   Lion
2. Panther
   Cheetah

"Tiger Beat" was a popular pop culture magazine that featured stories on the biggest movie stars and musical artists of the day, often focusing on teen idols like John Travolta and David Cassidy. From fun interviews to the best pictures to tape on your wall, "Tiger Beat" had all the best teen idol news a kid could want in the 70s.