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When the product which we call ice cream first made its appearance in the English language, around the year 1673, it wasn't called ice cream, as we know it today. By what two word phrase was it called?

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

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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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If a 6'8" foot long piece of wood is cut so that one piece is one-fourth the size of the other, how long will the longer piece be, in feet and inches?

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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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What horror sequel, following a 2022 hit, was released in January 2026?

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What is the most common gas in the earth's atmosphere? Is it nitrogen, oxygen, ozone, or carbon dioxide?

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What Christian holiday, commemorating the manifestation of God in human form, is celebrated by Greek Orthodox churches using the Julian calendar?

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

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This kind of dance originated in Europe in the 17th Century, but by about 1815, it became the most popular dance in the ballrooms of Europe. What was it?

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Of all the countries which border the Mediterranean Sea, which has the largest area?

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The first Prime Minister of India 1947-1964 had a grandson who also became Prime Minister of India. Can you name these two men?

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What do we call the white solid hogfat used as a lubricant in cooking?