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Born on the island of Lesbos about 600 BC, she was a lyrical poet who led a circle of young female disciples in study of music and the arts. Who was she?

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An upcoming Amazon Prime Video series, based on a popular book series by Patricia Cornwell, stars Nicole Kidman as a brilliant forensic pathologist who uses advanced technology to unravel mysteries and solve complex crimes. Jamie Lee Curtis is also set to star in this procedural drama. What is the title of this anticipated show?

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The world's longest running play opened in London's west end on November 25, 1952, and is still playing today, to about 80% of capacity, after 20,000 performances. What's the title, and who wrote it?

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In 1993, the Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two former political adversaries in Africa. Who are these people?

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This 13th century Italian monk and theologian, who sought to reconcile faith and Aristotelian logic, was named a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Who is he?

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The slowest-moving fish looks so interesting that it is represented in Greek mythology. What is it?

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Dick Cheney served in what position on the cabinet of President George H. Bush?

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Which two combating forces battled in the fifth century B.C. Peloponnesian War?

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The first starring role for both Richard Benjamin and Ali MacGraw came about in which 1969 film based on a Philip Roth novel?

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Former New York policeman Edward Mahoney dropped a few letters from his name and became a 1970's music star. Who is he?

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Which U.S. city has these three nicknames: air crossroads of the world, Chicago of the north, largest city in the largest state?

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Which plant, common around Christmas time, contains poisonous berries which can cause acute stomach irritation if eaten?

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This spring-blooming plant with white or pink flowers called the trailing arbutus has a very common alternate name. What is it?

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Paul McCartney's song, "Hey Jude," was dedicated to and named for which young person?

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Ryan Gosling stars as Officer K, a new generation of blade runner who uncovers a secret that leads him to search for missing former blade runner Rick Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, in which critically acclaimed 2017 sci-fi sequel?