[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.

[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.”

[Answer] Which all-female music group holds the record for the most Grammy Awards?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which all-female music group holds the record for the most Grammy Awards?"

...With a total of 13 Grammy Awards, Dixie Chicks—now known as The Chicks—hold the record for the most Grammy wins by an all-female group. The trio achieved sustained, multi-era success across both country and pop categories, earning some of the ceremony’s highest honors, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Their Grammy total surpasses every other all-female group in music history. As a result, they are widely regarded as the most decorated female group in Grammy history and one of the most influential groups of their generation.

[Answer] Which Christmas song was banned by the BBC for being “too morbid”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which Christmas song was banned by the BBC for being “too morbid”?"

...During World War II, the BBC banned I’ll Be Home for Christmas out of concern that its wistful, sentimental lyrics—particularly references to being home “if only in my dreams”—could intensify homesickness and lower morale among British troops stationed overseas. Although the song was immensely popular with the public and widely requested, BBC officials worried its emotional tone was simply too heavy and reflective for wartime radio broadcasts. The ban was eventually lifted, and the song went on to become one of the most enduring and beloved Christmas songs of all time.