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Basketball's Eddie Gottlieb Trophy for outstanding rookie of the regular season was awarded in 1959 to _____________ ____________. |
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America's Interstate Highway System was established by this US president, name him. |
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On March 16, 1926, this scientist launched the first successful liquid fuel rocket. Name him. |
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The revolving star-like part on a cowboy's spur is called a __________. |
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In a fit of depression, the famous artist Vincent van Gogh cut off part of his body. What part? |
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Name the actor who won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 and also fought a 6-round fight with a heavyweight boxing champion? |
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What was the name of the woman who was hanged for her alleged part in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln? |
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Which BBC television series features the characters Richard De Vere and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton? |
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Which actor played Officer Roger Murtaugh in the 'Lethal Weapon' movie series? |
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Name the British car manufacturer that produced The Kitten. |
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Fictional detective Nero Wolfe, created by Rex Stout, has a hobby of growing a particular type of flower. For what type of flower does Wolfe have a passion? |
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In fifth century Ireland, the Druids used a 25-letter alphabet to carve inscriptions on wooden or stone objects. What was the name of this alphabet? |
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To mail a letter first class in the United States in 1948, it would cost ________ cents. |
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Legend attributes the creation of Japan to the sun goddess from whom all emperors were descended. Name the first emperor who was supposed to have ascended the throne in 660 B.C.E. |
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Name the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and the Belmont Stakes in the same year. This honor is better known as the Triple Crown. |
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What do the initials A.C. stand for in A.C. Spark Plug? |
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The Parliament of Sweden is referred to as _________. |
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Who said 'Most of any government's troubles come from trying to uphold the blunders it makes.'? |
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Windhoek is the capital of what African country? |
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Who was Robin Hood's girlfriend? |
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