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Oscar Wilde's life was never the same after he instituted an ill-advised suit against this individual.

Marquis of Queensberry. He ended up in prison .

The lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were changed by their famous duel. Where did it occur?

New Jersey. Hamilton {died;} Burr was ostracized.

Benedict Arnold's life was never the same after he turned traitor. What fort did he plan to betray?

West Point. It was all downhill after that.

This explorer scotched ideas of turning back by burning his boats.

Pizarro. No choice then but to meet the Incas head-on.

Amelia Earhart made a critical mistake by planning to land on a very small island during her around-the-world trip. What island?

Howland. It's hard to find a needle in a haystack - and the Pacific is a very large ocean.

Al Capone made a fatal mistake that resulted in his conviction and imprisonment. What was the crime?

Income Tax Evasion. All those violent crimes ... and they nailed him for taxes.

According to legend, Billy the Kid may have been trying to reform - but a certain event returned him to his violent ways. What happened to set him off?

His benefactor was murdered. Poor Mr. Tunstall.

Joan of Arc had her young life forever altered when she heard the voices - and listened to them. What did the voices tell her to do?

Help lead the French forces to victory and have the dauphin crowned king. Was she crazy - or divine?

The Duke of Windsor gave up his throne for love. Who did he marry?

Wallis Simpson. Nice story

Who 'crossed the Rubicon' and entered Rome - from which there was no turning back?

Caesar. Julius Caesar - and the rest is history.