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1/17/25

[Answer] Which novel features the character Leopold Bloom?

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...Leopold Bloom is the central character in James Joyce's novel Ulysses, first published in 1922. The novel chronicles a single day in Bloom's life, June 16, 1904, as he navigates the streets and interactions of Dublin. Bloom's character is an ordinary, relatable figure who embodies themes of humanity, compassion, and introspection, contrasts with the heroic image of Odysseus from Homer’s The Odyssey, which loosely inspires the novel. Bloom’s mundane yet introspective experiences explore themes of humanity, identity, and mortality.

1/16/25

[Answer] Which Jane Austen novel inspired the 1995 film Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone?

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...The 1995 film Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone, is inspired by Jane Austen's novel Emma. The film reimagines the story in a modern setting, moving from early 19th-century England to 1990s Beverly Hills. Silverstone's character, Cher Horowitz, serves as a contemporary adaptation of Austen's Emma Woodhouse—both are wealthy, socially influential young women who view themselves as skilled matchmakers. Clueless retains the core themes of Austen's work while adding a fresh, comedic spin tailored to a modern audience.

[Answer] Which of these U.S. Presidents had no biological children?

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...George Washington, often called the "Father of His Country," never had any biological children of his own. Despite this, he played a paternal role to many, particularly as a stepfather to the children of his wife, Martha Custis. When Washington married Martha in 1759, she was a wealthy widow with two young children, John "Jacky" and Martha "Patsy" Custis, whom Washington lovingly helped raise as his own. Historical accounts suggest Washington may have been rendered permanently infertile due to an illness such as smallpox or tuberculosis earlier in life.

1/15/25

[Answer] What Jelly Belly flavor was specially created for Ronald Reagan's inauguration?

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...At his 1981 inauguration, President Ronald Reagan added a sweet and patriotic touch to the celebration by ordering three and a half tons of red, white, and blue Jelly Belly jelly beans. To complete the tri-colored mix of Very Cherry and Coconut flavors, Jelly Belly specially created a new blue flavor—Blueberry—just for the occasion. Reagan, a devoted fan of the Jelly Belly brand, famously kept jars of their jelly beans in the Oval Office. The Blueberry flavor became an instant hit and, more than forty years later, remains one of the most popular in the Jelly Belly lineup.

[Answer] Which of the following U.S. Presidents did not hold office at any time during the 1970s?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of the following U.S. Presidents did not hold office at any time during the 1970s?"



...Lyndon B. Johnson served as President of the United States from 1963 to 1969, assuming office after John F. Kennedy's assassination and later winning a full term in the 1964 election. Johnson, whose presidency ended before the 1970s, was succeeded by Richard Nixon, who served from 1969 to 1974 but became the only U.S. president to resign, stepping down amid the Watergate scandal. Gerald Ford, Nixon’s vice president, assumed the presidency following Nixon's resignation and served from 1974 to 1977. Ford was succeeded by Jimmy Carter, served as president from 1977 to 1981.