[Answer] What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Paris?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Paris?"

...Los Angeles is located in the Pacific Time Zone, which is eight hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8) during standard time, while Paris operates on Central European Time, one hour ahead of UTC (UTC+1). This creates a 9-hour time difference, meaning when it is morning in Los Angeles, it is already late afternoon or early evening in Paris. It is also worth noting that during parts of the year, the difference can briefly change to 8 hours because the United States and Europe observe daylight saving time on different dates.

[Answer] What fashion designer directed an Oscar-nominated feature film?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What fashion designer directed an Oscar-nominated feature film?"

...Tom Ford is a fashion designer and filmmaker. He launched his luxury brand in 2006, having previously served as the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. In March 2005, Ford announced the launch of his film production company, Fade to Black. Ford directed the films A Single Man (2009) and Nocturnal Animals (2016), both films were Oscar-nominated. His directorial debut A Single Man is based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. The film starred Colin Firth who was nominated for an Academy Award.

[Answer] Which U.S. river is widely known for flowing backward?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which U.S. river is widely known for flowing backward?"

...The Chicago River is renowned for flowing “backwards” after a landmark engineering project completed in 1900 reversed its natural direction. Originally draining into Lake Michigan, the river was redirected away from the lake through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to protect the city’s drinking water from sewage contamination. The reversed flow now carries water toward the Des Plaines River and ultimately into the Mississippi River system, making the Chicago River the most famous example of an intentionally reversed river in U.S. history.

[Answer] The infamous disaster known as New Coke was later sold under which name?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The infamous disaster known as New Coke was later sold under which name?"

...In 1985, Coca-Cola retooled their formula and introduced a newer, sweeter beverage called "New Coke." Less than three months after New Coke's unveiling, the company gave in to protests and returned to the original formula under the name Coca-Cola Classic. The new product continued to be marketed until 1992 when it was renamed Coke II. The new name didn't help, and Coke II was soon killed off for good in July 2002. The story of New Coke remains a cautionary tale in business against tampering with a well-established and successful brand.

[Answer] What is the highest military rank in U.S. history that has been held by only three individuals?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the highest military rank in U.S. history that has been held by only three individuals?"

...The rank of General of the Armies is the highest possible military rank and has been conferred only three times in U.S. history. John J. Pershing first received the title in 1919 for his leadership during World War I. George Washington was posthumously promoted to the rank in 1976 to ensure he would forever remain the nation’s most senior military officer. Ulysses S. Grant was posthumously granted the rank in 2022, recognizing his role as the Union’s top commander during the Civil War. Unlike the five-star rank of “General of the Army,” the designation "General of the Armies" stands above all others.