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Some people consider Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece, Psycho, the greatest suspense flick of all time. What character killed a woman in the famous shower scene, and which actor and actress played these roles?

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In 1925, Pauline and Marvin Pierce of Rye, New York had a daughter whom they named Barbara. She attended Smith College from 1943 to 1944, and in 1945 she got married, later giving birth to six children. Who is she?

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This 2026 Egyptian comedy-drama TV series, starring Ahmed Dawood and Mirna Gamel, explores the humorous and chaotic aftermath of a divorce when the ex-spouses become next-door neighbors, with their mothers escalating a 'cold war' on social media. What is the title of this show?

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Considered to be the first book printed with movable type was Gutenberg's Bible, printed around 1455. In which language was it written?

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The 2026 NBA All-Star Game used a new format pitting American players against players from where?

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The programming language used to prepare documents for the World Wide Web is called HTML, which is the abbreviation for what phrase?

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Between 1845-47 in Ireland 3/4 of a million people, and hundreds of thousands of others emigrated to the USA. What caused this tragedy?

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A controversial 1992 film by a controversial director, features the life of a black militant. Name the subject and director.

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Most penguins live in the southernmost lands on earth, such as Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, and mostly in cold climates, but some penguins can also be found on which islands in the Pacific Ocean near the equator?

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In human reproduction, the X-and Y-chromosomes determine gender. Is the X-chromosome associated with male or female characteristics?

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According to legend, in the 11th Century, in order to convince her husband to lower taxes, Lady Godiva rode naked through the streets of Coventry. Who was the only person who looked at her?

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Which non-American actor was paid $13 million to star in the film about Alcatraz, The Rock ?

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The Parthenon was built around 440 B.C. a. To which goddess was the temple dedicated? B. On which hill is it located?

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Which baby pygmy hippo born at a Thai zoo became a viral internet sensation in 2024?

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Shaped like a flat disk, it's about 100,000 light years in diameter, and about 10,000 light years thick. What is it?