Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?—Answers

Here are the answers to my earlier questions.

Today’s questions revolve around March 21st and follow the 5W1H format: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. This results in six questions instead of the usual five.


Who

In a 1980 television series finale, who shot J.R.? 

Answer: Kristin Shepard.

’Who shot J.R.?’ is a catchphrase from the 1980 season finale of Dallas, referring to the fictional murder attempt on J.R. Ewing. The mystery, resolved eight months later, became a pop culture phenomenon and increased the popularity of cliffhanger endings. Kristin Shepard, played by Mary Crosby, was J.R.’s sister-in-law and mistress.


What

What did Jack Dorsey use to end the first public tweet in 2006: ‘just setting up my ——’? 

Answer: twttr.

Twitter (originally Twttr), launched in 2006, quickly grew to over 100 million users by 2012. Initially limited to 140 characters per post, the limit was increased to 280 in 2017 and removed for subscribed accounts in 2023.


Flag of Namibia.
Image Wikimedia Commons

Where

Represented by this flag, where, in 1990, gained independence after a combined period of 106 years German and then South African rule?

Answer: Namibia.

Namibia, a sparsely populated country in Southern Africa, gained independence from South Africa in 1990. Despite significant GDP growth, poverty and inequality remain high, with a Gini coefficient of 59 in 2015. The economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and mining, with a small manufacturing sector.


When

When was Gary Oldman’s year of birth?

Answer: 1958.

Gary Oldman, an English actor and filmmaker, is known for his versatility and intense acting style. He has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, and his films have grossed over $11 billion worldwide. Oldman began his career in theatre and rose to prominence in British film, later achieving greater recognition in American films and franchise roles.


Why

Why, in 1980, did U.S. President Jimmy Carter announce that the United States was boycotting that year’s Summer Olympics in Moscow?

Answer: Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

The 1980 Moscow Olympics, boycotted by the U.S. and 60 other countries due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, saw 5,000 athletes from 81 countries compete amidst ongoing protests and security concerns.


How

How many visitors, according to the U.S. National Park Service, visit Alcatraz annually (to the nearest 100,000)? 

Answer: 1.2 million.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, established in 1972, includes Alcatraz Island, attracting 1.2 million visitors annually. The island offers a unique opportunity to explore its layered history and contemplate crime and punishment.


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