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Monday, October 21, 1957

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The Headlines

Elizabeth and Philip End 'Wonderful' Visit in Capital; Queen and Philip Go to Church With Eisenhowers on Last Day in Washington ROYAL COUPLE SEE VIRGINIA HORSES Pace of Visit to U.S. Slows as Elizabeth Drives Into Country for Private Tea Weather Perfect for Ride Owners Meet the Queen Chapel Is Dedicated

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#1 at the box office

Around the World in 80 Days

The must-have

Frisbee

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

blastflickkiboshshades

Greaser

cruisin'daddy-odibsknuckle sandwichpad

Beatnik

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Catchphrases of 1957

  • Ward, I'm worried about the Beaver

Tech Check

Sputnik Satellite, Fortran Programming Language & Bubble Wrap.

Cost of Living (1950)

Loaf of Bread

$0.14

Gallon of Gas

$0.27

Average Home

$7,354

New Car

$1,510

Time Elapsed

25,064 days ago

(68 years, 244 days)