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4/3/25

[Answer] The band Toto wrote a hit song named after what continent?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The band Toto wrote a hit song named after what continent?"



...The band Toto wrote a hit song named after the continent of Africa. Released in 1982, the song "Africa" quickly became one of the band's most iconic and enduring tracks, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1983. With its distinctive melody, rich harmonies, and evocative lyrics, the song captures a romanticized and mysterious vision of the vast continent, despite the fact that none of the band members had ever been to Africa at the time of writing the song. In 2021, it was listed at No. 452 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Best Songs of All Time."

4/2/25

[Answer] Who claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell as an April Fools' prank in 1996?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell as an April Fools' prank in 1996?"



...In 1996, Taco Bell pulled off one of the most memorable April Fools' Day pranks in advertising history by claiming it had purchased the Liberty Bell. The company took out full-page ads in major newspapers, including The New York Times, announcing that it had acquired the Liberty Bell as a patriotic gesture to help reduce the national debt. According to the ad, the bell would be renamed the "Taco Liberty Bell" and relocated to Taco Bell’s corporate headquarters in California. The prank sparked widespread confusion and even outrage, before it was revealed that the sale was a hoax.

4/1/25

[Answer] Which TV show featured a unique musical variation of its theme song in every episode?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV show featured a unique musical variation of its theme song in every episode?"



...The theme song to Seinfeld is one of the most iconic sitcom music tracks of all time, but many viewers don't know that the song is actually different in every single episode. Although sometimes these differences are almost imperceptible, they're undeniably there. The opener for the sitcom was composed by Jonathan Wolff, who based the theme for each episode on Jerry's opening monologue, which featured different jokes every time. Wolff would add bass, snapping, and other sounds during the vocal pauses between each joke, and the end product would contain slight musical variations from episode to episode.

[Answer] What “King of Cool” actor was awarded a patent for his design of "bucket seats" in an automobile?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What “King of Cool” actor was awarded a patent for his design of "bucket seats" in an automobile?"



...In 1968, Steve McQueen, widely known a the “King of Cool”, starred in the action thriller Bullitt, famous for its groundbreaking car chase through the streets of San Francisco. Behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang, McQueen not only not only thrilled audiences, but also showcased his design for the first modern bucket seat. A passionate motorsports enthusiast, McQueen designed the sleek, single-person seat specifically for that high-speed chase scene. His innovation earned him U.S. Patent No. 3,273,933 for what he called the “bucket seat shell.”

3/31/25

[Answer] What is the title of the “Jeopardy!” theme song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the title of the “Jeopardy!” theme song?"



...The title of the Jeopardy! theme song is "Think!". Originally composed by Merv Griffin in 1963, it was first written as a lullaby for his son and was titled "A Time for Tony." However, it found its true fame when it was adopted as the 30-second countdown music for the Final Jeopardy! round. Its simple, catchy melody has since become one of the most iconic pieces of game show music in television history. Despite its original purpose, "Think!" is now instantly recognized around the world as the sound of contestants racking their brains under pressure.