Which insect returned in huge numbers in parts of the eastern U.S. in 2004 after developing underground for 17 years?

Which TV star of "L.A. Law" was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1987? Which actor made a strong impression in 1991 as the drifter who hooks up with Geena Davis in "Thelma & Louise"? In 1993, which "Saturday Night Live" veteran's late-night talk show on Fox was canceled after only about six weeks? In 1997, Philippe Kahn rigged a camera and cell phone together to share pictures of what proud event? The joker was added to the deck in the 19th century to serve as the highest trump in which card game? In the 1920s, smuggling and selling illegal liquor was known as what? "Back in Therapy" was the tagline of which 2002 sequel starring Billy Crystal and Robert De Niro? Who directed "Backdraft," "Ransom" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?