PLANTS: What is the name for an underground creeping stem that sends out shoots?

Questions

On This Day In January 1985 - Ted Nugent appeared on TV's "______ Vice.?

On This Day In January 1987 - Madhouse's first ______ entitled "8" was released.?

On This Day In January 1997 - James Brown got a star on the Hollywood ______ of Fame.?

On This Day In January 1776 - Thomas Paine ______ his pamphlet "Common Sense.?

On This Day In January 1840 - The penny post, whereby mail was delivered at a standard charge rather than paid for by the recipient, began in______ .?