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9/12/25

[Answer] Which U.S. state’s capital city shares its name with the fourth President of the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which U.S. state’s capital city shares its name with the fourth President of the United States?"



...Wisconsin’s capital is Madison, named in 1836 to honor James Madison, the fourth U.S. President. The choice reflected settlers’ and lawmakers’ deep respect for Madison’s legacy as a Founding Father and came just a decade after his death. Revered as the “Father of the Constitution” and a chief architect of the Bill of Rights, Madison embodied the democratic ideals the young territory sought to embrace. Naming the new capital after him not only paid tribute to his contributions but also lent prestige and legitimacy to the brand-new city.

[Answer] Which high school film is loosely based on Jane Austen’s novel “Emma”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which high school film is loosely based on Jane Austen’s novel “Emma”?"



...Amy Heckerling’s 1995 teen comedy Clueless cleverly reimagines Jane Austen’s 1815 novel Emma within the world of a modern Beverly Hills high school. Alicia Silverstone stars as Cher Horowitz, a seemingly superficial yet well-meaning teenager who, much like Austen’s Emma Woodhouse, takes it upon herself to play matchmaker among her friends—with often comic results. Both characters share striking similarities, from their privileged upbringings and social influence to the absence of their mothers, even though they exist in vastly different eras.

9/11/25

[Answer] The tune of “Happy Birthday to You” originated from which 19th-century song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The tune of “Happy Birthday to You” originated from which 19th-century song?"



...The familiar tune of “Happy Birthday to You” originated with the 1893 song “Good Morning to All”, written by Kentucky schoolteachers and sisters Patty and Mildred J. Hill. The sisters wrote the song as a simple, uplifting classroom greeting that the children could easily sing at the start of the day. Its bright, repetitive melody made it especially easy to remember, which helped it spread beyond the classroom. By the early 20th century, people began substituting “Happy Birthday” lyrics to the tune, transforming it into a universal anthem of celebration.

[Answer] Which famous painter lived in a mental asylum when he created The Starry Night?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which famous painter lived in a mental asylum when he created The Starry Night?"



...Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night in 1889 while staying at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in France. Following a series of mental health crises, including the infamous incident in which he cut off part of his ear, van Gogh voluntarily admitted himself to the institution. During his year-long stay, he produced some of his most celebrated works, capturing the surrounding landscapes with bold colors and swirling brushstrokes. The Starry Night reflects both his inner turmoil and his extraordinary ability to transform emotion into art.

9/10/25

[Answer] The Ramones took their band name as a reference to which famous group?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The Ramones took their band name as a reference to which famous group?"



...The Ramones, pioneers of American punk rock, adopted their name as a playful nod to The Beatles. Paul McCartney, early in his career, often checked into hotels under the pseudonym “Paul Ramon” to keep a low profile while on tour. Drawing inspiration from this alias, the band members adopted “Ramone” as a shared surname, despite not being biologically related. Douglas Colvin was the first, rechristening himself Dee Dee Ramone, soon followed by Jeffrey Hyman as Joey Ramone, Thomas Erdelyi as Tommy Ramone, and John Cummings as Johnny Ramone.