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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.

[Answer] What was the first fast food restaurant in China?

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...Kentucky Fried Chicken was the first Western fast food chain to arrive in China, and made its debut in Beijing on November 12, 1987. At 15,000 square feet, it was the biggest KFC outlet in the world at the time. Hundreds of people lined up outside of the restaurant, hungry for a taste of American-style fried chicken. The restaurant was a hit from day one, with KFC selling over 2,200 buckets of chicken and raking up $83,000 in just 24 hours. More than three decades later, KFC is the largest restaurant chain in China with more than 12,000 restaurants in 2,500 cities.

5/7/26

[Answer] What was the real name of the person Wendy's was named after?

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...Wendy's founder Dave Thomas had five children when the restaurant opened in 1969 and considered using each of their names before choosing the nickname of his daughter Melinda Thomas. Though her real name is Melinda, her siblings struggled to pronounce it and called her “Wenda,” which eventually became “Wendy.” Dave Thomas selected the name because he felt it sounded warm, and friendly. Years later, Wendy Thomas became a familiar face for the brand, appearing in television commercials and reinforcing its family-centered identity.