12 Questions
What clue to the era might help someone realize they time traveled?
The headlines on newspapers
How different would the world look today if Microsoft had chosen Comic Sans as its default typeface?
It would have a more playful and informal look
What did the London Underground update in 2016 for a more modern look?
Font
What is the key difference between serif and sans serif fonts?
Serif fonts have decorative strokes at the end of characters
What change did the United States Department of State make regarding its default font?
Changed from Calibri to Times New Roman
Should governments have standardized fonts according to the text?
Yes, it helps with consistency
What coveted skill did clerks need in 1963 when processing customers' payments at supermarkets?
Typing in the price of every item one by one
What technology in the 1960s made the skill of typing in prices at supermarkets less necessary?
Barcodes
What technology, similar to barcodes, has transformed various everyday experiences beyond just checkout?
QR codes
Why might time travelers struggle to pay for things according to the text?
They have a cancelled Marvel actor's face on their currency
What competition offered prizes like free trips to Hawaii for clerks in 1963?
Price inputting competition
Why did the adoption of barcodes in the 1960s change the supermarket checkout process?
It eliminated the need for clerks to manually input each item's price
Test your knowledge on recognizing different eras based on fonts while discussing how quickly you would realize if you time traveled into the past. Explore clues such as headlines, newspapers, and store signs to determine the era you are in.
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