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Can you name the authors of each of these futuristic novels? a. 1516: Utopia b. 1932: Brave New World c. 2001: A Space Odyssey

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What is the largest instrument in the string section of an orchestra?

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What fragrant cosmetic is named for a city in Germany?

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George W. Bush was the second person to follow in his father's footsteps as President of the United States. Who was the first son of a President to become a President?

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When in December, 1996, his daughter asked him what he wanted for Christmas, he replied, "another Christmas." Who were they - father and daughter?

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The title of this occupation contains three consecutive pairs of double letters in its name. What is it?

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The first of the Beatles films came out in 1964. What was the title, and who was the director?

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Two of the most famous cathedrals in the world are St. Paul's in London, and St. Peter's in Rome. Which architect designed the former, and which person designed the dome at St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican City?

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In the 1970's at Oakland's Technical High School, he was a 3-sport star: football, basketball, and baseball. He received two dozen college scholarship offers for football. He went on to become a great star in baseball, playing on a local major league team

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What city lies approximately halfway between Miami and Havana, Cuba?

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In April, 1982, war broke out in a neutral location between two very unlikely enemies -- countries located almost 7,000 miles apart. Who were the opponents; where did they fight?

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What is the only videogame franchise originating in the 1970's to have thus far generated over $1 billion in revenue?

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Name the films with people's names in the title: a. 1980 film in which Goldie Hawn enlists in the army? b. 1976 interpretation of a medieval story starring Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn? c. Bawdy 1963 film about an adventurous 18th Century Englishman

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Did Benjamin Franklin sign the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, both, or neither?

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The Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and 1984 were won by two black males. Who were they?