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Geography of Britain and Ireland: a. Fashionable horse racing site near London? b. Scottish city near the north sea oil rigs? c. Which form of poetry is named after an Irish city?

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Which beach resort on the Atlantic Ocean is the most populous city in its state?

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BONUS: In what year did Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels collaborate to write The Communist Manifesto ? within 2

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BONUS: The word "taught" is the past-participle of the word "teach." And "wrought" (as in, "What hath God wrought") is the past participle of what common verb?

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Which well-known magician died on Halloween, Oct. 31, 1926?

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In which 1992 sports film did Tom Hanks play the role of a overweight, obnoxious drunk?

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If a sports team has won 30 games and lost 20 so far this season, what percentage of their remaining 20 games must they win in order to have a 50% winning season?

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This person immigrated without money from Scotland to the United States in the mid 19th century. He made millions in the U.S. steel industry, and gave away most of the proceeds to educational, cultural, and peace-making organizations. Who was he?

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After the defeat of the Titans by Zeus, which mythological figure was condemned to support the earth and sky on his shoulders for eternity?

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Many of the plants used to make mustard in factories near Dijon are grown not in France, but in what large country outside of Europe?

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Name three member of the rock group The Eagles who had successful solo careers as recording artists?

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NM: The foundations for it were laid by William the Conqueror in 1078. Later, it was used as a mint, and King Henry VII made it his home. Queen Elizabeth I and her mother lived there, as did Sir Walter Raleigh. Name this London landmark.

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The British Academy Award as best picture for 1994 went to what film starring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell?

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Who was the first British prime minister in the 20th century to serve three consecutive terms?

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These two U.S. cities grew the most (showed the largest absolute population increases) during the decade of the 1990's. They are in neighboring states and one is a capital city. Can you name them?