
Imagine yourself on March 6, 1865 in America, which is celebrating the start of the second term of Abraham Lincoln as President. As one of the who's who of 19th century America, you have been invited to the President's second inauguration dinner (obviously). An extravagant spread is planned and no expenses have been spared for the evening.
We've given you the historically accurate menu of the exact dinner served during the event. Choose what you'd like to have (or not have), and we'll tell you exactly which century you should have been living in.
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Start off the meal with a seafood delicacy!

Oyster Stew
No, thank you.
Terrapin Stew
Pickled Oysters
Let's have some beef!

No, thank you.
Filet of Beef
Beef à la mode
Roast Beef
Try some veal!

Fricandeau
No, thank you.
Veal Malakoff
Leg of Veal
Chicken or Turkey?

Boned Turkey
Roast Turkey
Chicken Breast
No, thank you.
You could have something gamey!

No, thank you.
Venison
Quail
Pheasant
How about having a healthier dish?

I'd have a bit of both!
Chicken
Lobster
No, thank you.
Time for dessert!

Almond Sponge
Macaroon Tart
Dame Blanche
No, thank you.
You can have your cake... & eat it!

No, thank you.
Pound Cake
Sponge Cake
Fancy Cakes
Do you want something that melts in your mouth?

Charlotte a la Russe
Bombe à la Vanilla
do* à la Nesselrode
No, thank you.
Try some "fruit ice"!

Strawberry
No, thank you.
Lemon
Orange
Scream for some ice cream!

Chocolate Ice Cream
Maraschino Ice Cream
No, thank you.
Lemon Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
White Coffee Ice Cream
Finish it off with a post-meal snack!

Grapes
No, thank you.
Raisins
Almonds
8 Comments
You belong in the 20th century!
You should’ve been living in the 20th century, where discoveries such as the first flight by the Wright brothers, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and the first silent movie were made!
20th century
Fun times. Disastrous…but, also liberating.
19th Century
21st century. Good enough for me.
You belong in the 19th century!
You belong in the 19th century, when probably the most popular piece of classical music in the world today, Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony”, was composed and the planet Neptune was discovered!
I like it.
21st century
You are someone who loves living in the “now”, the 21st century! With the rapid evolution of social media and technology in 15 years, you are already looking forward to what else this great century has to offer!
You belong in the 19th century, when probably the most popular piece of classical music in the world today, Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony”, was composed and the planet Neptune was discovered!