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When he graduated from high school in 1917, he chose journalism instead of college and spent seven months as a newspaper reporter. While driving a Red Cross ambulance in Italy in 1918 he was severely wounded by shrapnel. Who was he?

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This versatile plant is used for producing paints, varnishes, soap, paper, and rope, but is illegal to grow in many countries of the world. What is the four-letter name for this kind of plant?

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Which person was voted Miss Hungary of 1936?

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Generally speaking, where would you find the Van Allen belts? In a hockey game, in an automobile, near the north pole, or in space?

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What resort town of southern Florida, just north of Miami, has the same name as a district of Los Angeles?

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The use of canvas as a primary painting surface came of age in which century: 14th, 16th, or 18th?

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Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam, borrowed a phrase from the Iranians, when he referred to the United States as what?

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Although this island is the smallest in the Greater Antilles, after Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica, it is by far the most affluent. Which island is this?

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According to the opinion of President Lincoln, which best-selling 1852 novel helped bring on the American Civil War?

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Which three new cities were awarded WNBA expansion franchises in 2025?

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What is the biggest holiday of the year for florists in this country?

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In 1513, this Spanish explorer was searching for something supernatural, and discovered Florida. Who was he and what was he searching for?

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Cars driving in many different countries of the world have 2 or 3 letter abbreviations for their country on the back of their cars. I will give you the abbreviations. Name the country. a. D b. E c. CH

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What was the name of the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania which had a frightening radiation leak in 1979?

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The British Academy Award as best picture for 1994 went to what film starring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell?