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1/13/26

[Answer] What specific time is displayed on device screens in Apple advertisements?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What specific time is displayed on device screens in Apple advertisements?"



...The time 9:41 appears on the screens of devices in nearly every advertisement for Apple products. The detail dates back to the original iPhone unveiling in 2007, when Steve Jobs introduced the device roughly 41 minutes into the keynote presentation. Apple intentionally matched the on-screen clock to the real-time moment of the reveal, turning a precise logistical choice into a subtle yet recognizable branding signature. Although some early marketing materials briefly displayed 9:42, Apple ultimately standardized on 9:41 across its product marketing imagery.

[Answer] Which writer famously wrote the line, “All that glisters is not gold”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which writer famously wrote the line, “All that glisters is not gold”?"



...The phrase “All that glisters is not gold” appears in The Merchant of Venice, written by William Shakespeare. In the play, the line is used to caution characters against being misled by appearances, emphasizing that something attractive or impressive on the surface may lack true value beneath. Over time, the wording evolved into the more familiar modern version, “All that glitters is not gold.” The expression has endured for centuries, becoming a widely used proverb in literature, politics, and everyday speech as a reminder to look beyond surface impressions when judging people, ideas, or situations.

1/12/26

[Answer] Which song made history as the very first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which song made history as the very first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?"



...When the Billboard Hot 100 debuted on August 4, 1958, it marked a major turning point in how popular music success was measured in the United States. Prior to its creation, Billboard maintained several separate charts that tracked sales, radio airplay, and jukebox popularity independently. The Hot 100 unified these metrics into a single, comprehensive ranking designed to reflect a song’s overall commercial and cultural impact. The very first song to top this new chart was “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson, making it the inaugural No. 1 hit in Hot 100 history.

[Answer] Which NFL player is the namesake of the league’s annual humanitarian award?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which NFL player is the namesake of the league’s annual humanitarian award?"



...The NFL’s most prestigious humanitarian honor is officially known as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Renamed in Payton’s honor in 1999, the award recognizes players who demonstrate outstanding community service, philanthropy, and leadership off the field, in addition to excellence in football. Nicknamed “Sweetness,” Payton was revered not only as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, but also for his lifelong commitment to charitable causes, making him a fitting symbol of the league’s highest off-field distinction.

1/11/26

[Answer] What cartoon was the inspiration for the 1981 arcade hit Donkey Kong?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What cartoon was the inspiration for the 1981 arcade hit Donkey Kong?"



...Before becoming one of the most popular video games of all time, Donkey Kong began as a very different project. Nintendo originally sought to create an arcade game based on the popular cartoon sailor Popeye, with Popeye rescuing Olive Oyl from Bluto. When the licensing deal fell through, designer Shigeru Miyamoto reworked the concept and replaced Popeye with Jumpman (later known as Mario), Bluto with a giant ape, and Olive Oyl with Pauline. The gameplay mechanics remained, but the characters changed, giving rise to Donkey Kong, launching both Mario and Nintendo into video game history.