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11/12/25

[Answer] What was the original name of Veterans Day?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What was the original name of Veterans Day?"



...Veterans Day got its start as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919 as a way to honor the end of World War I. Congress voted to make it an annual observance in 1926, and it was upgraded to a national holiday in 1938. But it wasn't until 1954 that President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill changing the day's name to Veterans Day. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service.

11/11/25

[Answer] If London Bridge were really falling down, into which river would it land?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "If London Bridge were really falling down, into which river would it land?"



...London Bridge is a simple box girder bridge made of concrete and steel that crosses the River Thames in central London. The original wooden bridge was built by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, and several versions have stood in its place since. The bridge we see today opened in 1973, replacing the 19th-century stone bridge that was famously sold and relocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. No one is totally sure why there's a nursery rhyme about the London Bridge collapsing, but some think it references a destructive Viking raid in the year 1014.

[Answer] Which animal was designated by President Barack Obama as the national mammal of the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which animal was designated by President Barack Obama as the national mammal of the United States?"



...In 2016, President Barack Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act, officially naming the American bison as the first national mammal of the United States. The decision recognized the bison’s deep historical, and ecological significance — symbolizing strength, resilience, and the pioneering spirit of America. Once on the brink of extinction due to overhunting, the bison has made a remarkable recovery through conservation efforts and now stands alongside the bald eagle, the national bird, as an enduring emblem of the nation’s heritage.

11/10/25

[Answer] The term op-ed is a shortened form of which phrase?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The term op-ed is a shortened form of which phrase?"



...The term op-ed originated in the newspaper industry and literally means “opposite the editorial page.” In traditional print layouts, opinion essays and guest commentaries were placed on the page directly across from the paper’s unsigned editorial, which represented the publication’s official stance. Over time, op-ed came to describe any piece expressing a writer’s personal views on current issues, whether or not it appeared opposite an editorial. Today, op-eds are a staple of journalism, giving outside contributors a place to share opinions.

11/9/25

[Answer] Rossini’s “William Tell Overture” was the theme song of what TV show?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Rossini’s “William Tell Overture” was the theme song of what TV show?"



...The William Tell Overture is the overture to the opera William Tell, whose music was composed by Gioachino Rossini. For many Americans, the finale of the twelve minute overture is irrevocably remembered for its exciting final three minutes, which came to serve as the theme music for the Lone Ranger in radio, television and film. Just think "Hi, ho Silver, away!" and the tune will likely pop into your mind. The overture has been used in numerous other popular culture works and has appeared in everything from Disney movies to Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film A Clockwork Orange.