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2/16/25

[Answer] Which of these cartoon characters is usually squinting?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of these cartoon characters is usually squinting?"



...Mr. Magoo is an animated character known for his poor eyesight and stubborn refusal to admit to it. First appearing in 1949, the elderly Mr. Magoo is always squinting, a signature trait that underscores his near-blindness. Despite his visual impairment, he remains blissfully unaware of the chaos he inadvertently causes, often mistaking people and objects for different things. His adventures are a mix of slapstick humor and clever misunderstandings as he unwittingly navigates dangerous situations, typically emerging unscathed due to sheer luck.

2/15/25

[Answer] Which U.S. holiday was officially declared in 1863 by President Lincoln?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which U.S. holiday was officially declared in 1863 by President Lincoln?"



...Thanksgiving was officially declared a national holiday in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln. Amid the turmoil of the Civil War, Lincoln issued a proclamation designating the last Thursday of November as a day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens." Lincoln was heavily influenced by Sarah Josepha Hale, a writer, editor, and advocate who had campaigned for years to establish a national day of thanks. In his proclamation, Lincoln urged Americans to pause, reflect, and recognize the blessings that endured, even amid the tragedy and despair of war.

[Answer] Which poet is credited with connecting romantic love to Valentine's Day?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which poet is credited with connecting romantic love to Valentine's Day?"



...Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned poet behind The Canterbury Tales, was the first to link Valentine’s Day with romantic love. In his 1375 poem Parliament of Foules, Chaucer depicted a day when birds gathered to choose their mates, which he associated with Saint Valentine’s feast day. His lines, “For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne’s day / Whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate,” stand as some of the earliest known references connecting Valentine’s Day to romance. Chaucer’s poetic vision laid the groundwork for the holiday’s transformation into the celebration of love as we know it today.

2/14/25

[Answer] Which chocolatier is credited with the idea of gifting chocolate on Valentine's Day?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which chocolatier is credited with the idea of gifting chocolate on Valentine's Day?"



...The tradition of gifting chocolate on Valentine's Day began with a dedicated marketing campaign by Richard Cadbury. Richard Cadbury, son of Cadbury founder John Cadbury, created the first heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. A marketing genius, Cadbury began putting Cupids and rosebuds on heart-shaped boxes in 1861. Thus, began the common link between chocolate and Valentine’s Day. A new tradition had begun. Each year, over 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold around the world.

[Answer] Which group is known for the dance hit Macarena?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which group is known for the dance hit Macarena?"



...Los Del Río, a Spanish duo consisting of Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones, is internationally renowned for their 1993 dance hit Macarena. The song, an infectious blend of flamenco pop and dance music, became a global phenomenon in the mid-1990s, thanks to its catchy rhythm and iconic dance moves. Macarena topped charts in multiple countries, including a record-breaking 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Its universal appeal made it a staple at parties and weddings worldwide.