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12/21/25

[Answer] Who was on the cover of the first issue of People Magazine in 1974?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was on the cover of the first issue of People Magazine in 1974?"



...The inaugural issue of People Magazine hit newsstands on March 4, 1974, and featured a portrait of actress Mia Farro clutching a string of pearls between her teeth. At the time, Farrow was one of Hollywood’s top leading ladies, starring in films such as Rosemary's Baby, The Great Gatsby, and later Hannah and Her Sisters. Beyond the cover, the debut issue included features on Gloria Vanderbilt, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and the wives of U.S. Vietnam War servicemen listed as Missing in Action. Aside from its full-color cover, the magazine was printed in black and white, with a cover price of just 35 cents.

[Answer] What mythological creature has the head of a human and the body of a lion?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What mythological creature has the head of a human and the body of a lion?"



...The sphinx is a legendary creature associated with ancient Egypt and Greece, characterized by the head of a human and the body of a lion. In Egyptian mythology, the sphinx symbolized royal power, protection, and divine authority—most famously embodied by the Great Sphinx of Giza. In Greek mythology, the sphinx took on a more menacing role, posing riddles to travelers and destroying those who failed to answer correctly. Despite regional variations, the combination of a human head and lion’s body remains central to the sphinx’s mythological identity.

12/20/25

[Answer] Which athlete has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated more times than any other?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which athlete has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated more times than any other?"



...Michael Jordan holds the record for the most appearances on the cover of Sports Illustrated, having been featured more than 50 times over the course of his career. His dominance with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, combined with his global cultural impact, made him a recurring and highly marketable subject for the magazine. While other iconic athletes such as Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, and Tom Brady appeared frequently, none matched Jordan’s combination of championships, star power, and lasting influence on sports and popular culture.

[Answer] Which classic song does Tom Hanks’ character play on the giant floor piano in the 1988 film Big?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which classic song does Tom Hanks’ character play on the giant floor piano in the 1988 film Big?"



...In the beloved 1988 comedy Big, Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia share one of the film’s most iconic scenes when they dance across a massive floor piano at FAO Schwarz in New York City. As their feet strike the oversized keys, they play “Heart and Soul,” a simple, catchy duet long associated with beginner pianists. The joyful moment captures the film’s central theme of childlike wonder and became one of the most memorable piano scenes in movie history. The duo practiced the routine for several months so the scene could be filmed without body doubles.

12/19/25

[Answer] What world leader won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the Cold War?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What world leader won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the Cold War?"



...Although U.S. President Ronald Reagan famously called for the fall of the Berlin Wall in a 1987 speech, it was Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev whose policies made it possible in 1989. As the final leader of the Soviet Union, Gorbachev introduced glasnost and perestroika, easing repression at home while reducing tensions abroad. By opening borders, backing arms-reduction agreements, and improving relations with the West, he helped bring a peaceful end to communist rule in Eastern Europe and the Cold War, earning the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize.