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The name "Greaser" came from the greased-black hairstyle which was combed back with gel. The subculture was popular for teenagers at the time. It originated in northeastern and southern United States.
5 popular toys from the 1950-60's were; Hoola-hoops, a slinky, colorforms, jacks and balls, etch-a-sketch, and Lincoln logs.
Beat feet - leave the scene in a hurry
Blew the doors off - easily beat the other car in a race
Bookin' - going real fast, usually in a hurry
Bread - money
Bone yard - auto wrecking yard; junk yard
A teenager may have joined a gang in the 60's because it was the "cool" thing to do. It was also a popular thing to do during the time. Joining a gang would also make them the tough people in town, the people you don't want to mess with.
Popular bands in the 60's were The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and The Doors.
6 common items from the 60's and their prices:
A new home - $16,500.00
First-class stamp - $0.04
A gallon of regular gas - $0.31
A dozen eggs - $0.57
A gallon of milk - $0.49
A cheeseburger - $0.20
