[Answer] What millionaire aviator designed and flew the famous Spruce Goose?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What millionaire aviator designed and flew the famous Spruce Goose?"

...In 1942, amid World War II, the U.S. needed to transport millions of tons of material across the Atlantic Ocean. But metals were hard to come by, so the government began looking for other options. The task eventually fell to eccentric business magnate and aviator Howard Hughes to design a wooden plane six times larger than any other at the time. The Spruce Goose made its first and only flight on November 2, 1947, with Hughes in the pilot's seat.

[Answer] What type of plane was typically used in combat during WWI?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What type of plane was typically used in combat during WWI?"

...In the early years of aviation, biplanes ruled the skies. Named for their two-tiered wing structure, biplanes came into prominence in the late 19th century, after several successful gliders used the design. The Wright Flyer cemented the biplane's popularity, and the public's adoration remained until the mid-1930s, when newer materials and more powerful engines made monoplanes the future of flight.

[Answer] What is widely considered to be the first modern airplane?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is widely considered to be the first modern airplane?"

...Aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright invented and flew the first modern airplane, known as the Wright Flyer, in 1903. On December 17, Orville took to the skies over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, traveling 120 feet in 12 seconds — the first successful flight of a powered heavier-than-air aircraft. The world was never the same again.

[Answer] Charles Lindbergh made his solo transatlantic flight in what plane?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Charles Lindbergh made his solo transatlantic flight in what plane?"

...Approximately 33 hours after leaving New York on May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh arrived in Paris, France, on the Spirit of St. Louis, having completed the world's first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. The Spirit of St. Louis was a plane unlike any other. Although it looked like solid metal, it was actually constructed of metal tubes covered by a silver-colored fabric, and for safety, the fuel tanks were placed in the front, making it impossible to see straight ahead without a periscope. The plane was hard to fly by design so Lindbergh wouldn't fall asleep en route.

[Answer] What call sign is given to the airplane that carries the U.S. president?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What call sign is given to the airplane that carries the U.S. president?"

...Technically, any Air Force aircraft carrying the President flies with the call sign Air Force One, but in practice there are a few specific planes that are generally referred to by that name. These include two Boeing 747-200B aircraft that are specially designed for transporting the Commander-in-Chief, with an office, a conference room, and even a medical suite that can function as an operating room.

[Answer] What does “cacophony” mean?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What does “cacophony” mean?"

...Traditionally, a cacophony is a harsh mix of sounds. For example, “The city erupted into a cacophony of car horns during rush hour.”

[Answer] Which word refers to a commotion after an argument?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which word refers to a commotion after an argument?"

...“Kerfuffle” is a combination of two Scottish words: “car,” which means “awkward,” and “fuffle,” which means “to dishevel.”