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12/29/25

[Answer] Actor Michael Keaton took the last name Keaton to avoid confusion with what other famous Michael?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Actor Michael Keaton took the last name Keaton to avoid confusion with what other famous Michael?"



...Michael Keaton was born Michael John Douglas, but because Michael Douglas was already an established Hollywood star, Screen Actors Guild rules prevented him from using the same professional name. To comply with union regulations, he selected a new surname early in his acting career. Contrary to popular belief, “Keaton” was not chosen as a tribute to Buster Keaton; instead, Keaton has said he picked the name at random while flipping through a phone book. To this day, he has never legally changed it and still goes by Michael Douglas to his friends and family.

12/28/25

[Answer] Which “Star Wars” actor voiced the Joker in the animated Batman series?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which “Star Wars” actor voiced the Joker in the animated Batman series?"



...While Mark Hamill is best known for playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, he also delivered one of the most celebrated voice performances in animation history as the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series. Hamill’s chilling, maniacal laugh, and emotional range redefined the character for a generation and helped establish the series’ darker, more sophisticated tone. His performance set a new benchmark for villain voice acting, with the Joker’s iconic laugh reportedly inspired by classic film performances from Dwight Frye, Sydney Greenstreet, and Mozart.

[Answer] What U.S. monopoly was broken into seven regional companies in the 1980s?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What U.S. monopoly was broken into seven regional companies in the 1980s?"



...In 1984, AT&T was dismantled as part of a landmark antitrust settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The breakup ended AT&T’s decades-long control over the nation’s telephone service and created seven regional operating companies—often called the “Baby Bells.” These new firms handled local phone service, while AT&T retained long-distance operations and equipment manufacturing. The move reshaped the U.S. telecommunications industry, fostering competition and paving the way for modern phone and internet services.

12/27/25

[Answer] Which film was the true Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards after La La Land was mistakenly announced?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which film was the true Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards after La La Land was mistakenly announced?"



...At the 89th Academy Awards in 2017, one of the most infamous moments in Oscars history unfolded when presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were mistakenly handed the wrong envelope and announced La La Land as Best Picture. Beatty hesitated after seeing the card, but Dunaway read the title aloud, triggering celebrations onstage. Moments later, producers revealed the error on live television, and the correct winner—Moonlight—was announced, creating a shocking reversal that instantly became one of the most talked-about moments in Academy Awards history.

[Answer] What seven-letter word appears on all U.S. coins?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What seven-letter word appears on all U.S. coins?"



...The word "Liberty" has been required by law to appear on coins since the Coinage Act of 1792. The Coinage Act was passed by the United States Congress on April 2, 1792, and created the United States dollar as the country's standard unit of money, established the United States Mint, and regulated the coinage of the United States. The Coinage Act of 1792 further specified that the front of each coin shall be inscribed with the word “Liberty” and the back of each coin should display the words “United States of America.”