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A book written in the 1970's by Robert Pirsig gained cult following. The title referred to both a religious sect and a form of transportation. What was the name of this book?

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Football fans in 1999 were saddened by the death of the NFL's all-time leading rusher, called "sweetness" for his smooth moves and pleasant nature. Who was he?

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What is the name of the enzyme found in malted barley that converts starches into fermentable sugars during the mashing process?

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Who is third in the presidential line of succession after the Vice President?

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The 1990 film, Reversal of Fortune, was a film about attorney Alan Dershowitz defending an arrogant man accused of murdering his wife. Name the husband and wife.

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What major film awards ceremony, often seen as a precursor to the Oscars, took place in January 2026?

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In January 2025, devastating wildfires tore through which major U.S. metropolitan area, destroying over 18,000 structures?

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Which city is used as the reference point for 0 degrees of longitude?

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Research in March 2026 suggested that what high-altitude animal might offer clues for treating brain diseases like MS?

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What gothic romance film, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, reimagines the Bride of Frankenstein myth and was released in March 2026?

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Who won Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for the song 'Wildflower'?

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The Mogul Empire thrived from the 16th to the 18th Centuries, primarily in which country?

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What is the name of the new high-resolution spectrograph installed at La Silla Observatory in Chile, which in 2025 sharpened views of the planetary system around Proxima Centauri?

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This chilling Danish crime thriller series, based on a novel by Søren Sveistrup, follows two detectives investigating a series of brutal murders in Copenhagen, each crime scene marked by a small figurine made of chestnuts. What is the title of this TV show?

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At the end of regulation season (2001 season), what three NFL teams had the best records, most wins, best percentages?