The term “cliffhanger” originated in the 1930s to describe serialized radio shows and silent films that ended at a critical moment — sometimes literally with a character hanging from a cliff — to ensure audiences would tune in for the next episode. Its first known use was in a 1931 issue of “Variety,” the film industry trade magazine known for popularizing the terms “biopic,” “sitcom” and “sex appeal,” among many others.
What makes the White Cliffs of Dover white?
A) Agate
B) Chalk
C) Paint
D) Quartz
Previous answer: The Saturn V rocket was the launch vehicle for the Apollo space program.
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