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5/10/26

[Answer] What is the official flower of Mother’s Day?

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...The carnation has long been recognized as the official flower of Mother’s Day. Anna Jarvis, who helped establish Mother’s Day, selected white carnations to honor her late mother because she believed the flower symbolized purity, love, devotion, and faithfulness. Over time, the tradition expanded, with red or pink carnations often worn to honor living mothers and white carnations used in remembrance of mothers who had passed away. The flower soon became an enduring symbol of love and appreciation during Mother's Day celebrations.

[Answer] Which legendary filmmaker directed the first episode of the television series Columbo?

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...Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors, Steven Spielberg directed the first regular episode of Columbo in 1971, titled Murder by the Book. The episode starred Peter Falk as the rumpled detective Lieutenant Columbo and featured a script co-written by mystery author Steven Bochco. Spielberg was only in his mid-20s at the time, but his stylish direction and camera work helped establish the show’s distinctive tone. Columbo went on to become one of the most beloved detective series in television history.

5/9/26

[Answer] Which science-fiction author coined the term “cyberspace” in his 1984 novel Neuromancer?

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...Even if you’ve never heard of William Gibson, you’ve almost certainly felt his influence. Widely regarded as one of the most influential science-fiction writers of his generation, Gibson helped shape modern ideas about virtual reality, online culture, and digital life. Gibson coined the term “cyberspace” in his groundbreaking 1984 novel Neuromancer, using it to describe a digital network people could mentally navigate decades before the internet became part of everyday life. Today, “cyberspace” remains a widely used term for the internet and online world.

[Answer] Which U.S. president was a licensed bartender before entering politics?0

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...Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln co-owned a tavern called Berry and Lincoln in New Salem, Illinois, during the 1830s. To legally operate the establishment, Lincoln obtained a bartender’s license and helped serve food and drinks to local patrons. Although the business ultimately failed, it became one of the many unusual chapters in Lincoln’s early life before he entered law and politics. The future president later joked about the experience and even used it to connect with everyday voters during his political career.

5/8/26

[Answer] Which Great Lake is the only one located entirely within the United States?

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...Lake Michigan is the only one of the five Great Lakes located entirely within the United States. The other four Great Lakes—Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario—all form part of the border between the United States and Canada. Lake Michigan touches four U.S. states: Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana, and is connected to Lake Huron through the Straits of Mackinac. Lake Michigan is the second-largest Great Lake by volume and the third-largest by surface area, containing more than 1,100 cubic miles of water.