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Which country is known as the "Land of Milk and Honey?"

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In 1910, the US Congress passed the Mann Act, making it illegal for anyone to transport across state lines, for immoral purposes, ... what ...?

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Edward Teach, an Englishman who turned to an extremely savage form of piracy, was better known by what colorful name?

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What is the southernmost national capital city in the world?

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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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What were the names of these two popular films: the remake from 1991 of the original film from 1950, with the same title, which starred Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor as father and daughter. What's the title?

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Name the actress who starred in the lead roles in each of these films: a. 1953 - Two stars of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" b. 1969- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie c. 1979 - An Unmarried Woman d. 1989 - When Harry Met Sally

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What two oceans meet at the Cape of Good Hope?

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What was the name of the person who called himself the Buddha, and in which country was the Buddha born?

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What word do these all have in common? Music, prisons, and soap?

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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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It has been called the greatest real estate bargain in history. One million square miles of French-claimed land were purchased at 4 cents an acre, more than doubling the size of the United States. What was this bargain called and who is responsible for it

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What is the scientific name for the unit of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C?

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Kevin Costner played the role of soldier John Dunbar in what film?

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The Chinese are generally given credit for how many of these three inventions: the abacus, gunpowder, the magnetic compass?