[Answer] The sinking of what ship led to the Spanish-American War in 1898?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The sinking of what ship led to the Spanish-American War in 1898?"

...The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, was a pivotal event that led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. The battleship had been sent to Cuba to protect American interests during a period of unrest as Cubans fought for independence from Spain. When the Maine exploded, killing over 260 crew members, many in the U.S. blamed Spain—despite the cause of the explosion remaining unclear. The incident gave rise to the rallying cry "Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain!", pressuring the United States to declare war.

[Answer] The official title of the "M*A*S*H" series finale is: “Goodbye, Farewell, and ___”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The official title of the "M*A*S*H" series finale is: “Goodbye, Farewell, and ___”?"

...The official title of the M*A*S*H* series finale, was “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen.” Airing on February 28, 1983, the two-and-a-half-hour episode marked the end of an era for one of television’s most beloved and influential dramas. The title blended the sentiments of departure (“Goodbye” and “Farewell”) with the solemnity and finality of “Amen,” evoking both a profound sense of closure and reverence. Seen by over 100 million viewers, “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen” became the most-watched television episode in American broadcast history at the time.

[Answer] What First Lady was nicknamed "Steel Magnolia" by the press?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What First Lady was nicknamed "Steel Magnolia" by the press?"

...Years before it gained fame as a movie title, “Steel Magnolia” was a nickname coined by the press for First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The nickname highlighted her blend of Southern grace and quiet strength. “Magnolia” reflected her genteel demeanor and Georgia roots, while “steel” spoke to her resilience, political insight, and active role in her husband’s presidency. Breaking from tradition, Rosalynn played an active role in policy, serving as a key advisor to President Jimmy Carter. The nickname captured the public’s recognition of her understated yet influential presence in the White House.

[Answer] The average lightning bolt is about 5 miles long and how wide?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The average lightning bolt is about 5 miles long and how wide?"

...Lightning is a giant discharge of electricity accompanied by a brilliant flash of light. The average lightning bolt is five miles in length and only 1 inch in width. It only seems to appear bigger because the bolt is so bright. Lightning is extremely hot—a flash can heat the air around it to temperatures five times hotter than the sun’s surface. Lightning flashes more than 3 million times a day worldwide which equates to about 40 times a second. The average American has about a 1 in 5,000 chance of being struck by lightning during a lifetime.

[Answer] Which World War II-era leader coined the term “fascism”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which World War II-era leader coined the term “fascism”?"

...Benito Mussolini, the dictator of Italy, coined the term “fascism.” Mussolini founded the Fascist Party in 1919, drawing inspiration from the Latin word fasces, a symbol of authority in ancient Rome. He envisioned fascism as a political ideology rooted in nationalism, authoritarianism, and the unification of state and corporate power under a single-party regime. Mussolini's fascist regime served as a model for other authoritarian leaders, including Adolf Hitler, and played a central role in the rise of totalitarianism in Europe leading up to World War II.