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What do these languages have in common? Cornish, Dalmation, Sumerian, and Etruscan?

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Beginning in 1860 pony express horse riders carried mail from Missouri to California. For how many years was the pony express in service? One, thirteen, or twenty?

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He was born in New York City in 1858, graduated from Harvard University, published over 2,000 works on history, politics, and travels, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and served as President of the United States. Who was he?

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About 120 drops of water will fill a what? Teaspoon, tablespoon, or one-ounce shot glass?

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He was Hollywood's first million-dollar superstar. He signed a contract in 1917 to direct and star in eight films. Who was he?

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These three people are siblings. Mary works for her dad, Stella is a fashion designer, and James, the youngest, is a budding guitarist like his father. Who are the parents?

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Which actor played the role of the monster in Mel Brooks' 1974 film, Young Frankenstein?

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Early Spanish and English explorers brought this edible plant from the Peruvian Andes to Europe in the 16th century. Today it is one of the most popular vegetables in the world. What is it?

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Famous novelists: a. American author of "The Good Earth" b. British author of "A Passage to India" c. German author of "Siddhartha" and "Steppenwolf"

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One of the most popular TV shows of the mid 1980's was Cagney and Lacey . Who were the two stars of this show?

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The SALT treaty was ratified in 1972, to limit offensive weapons. What does SALT abbreviate?

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Which English word can mean all the following: to rain, to cause an event to happen, and to separate a solid from a chemical solution?

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Which TV host was announced as host of the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026 for the second consecutive year?

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The Treaty of Versailles was signed at the end of what war?

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What type of labor action involves employees reporting to work but deliberately reducing productivity?