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From the 7th century until early in the 20th century, when this title was abolished, what was the title of the spiritual leader of all Islam?

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On December 31 and January 1 of 2001, a world record was set in China when Ye Jiangchuan did this with 1004 people in 28 hours. Did what?

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What is the name of the delightful 198O South African film about an African bushman sent by his tribe to get rid of the evil thing that dropped out of the sky: a Coke bottle?

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Born in 1927, this American writer is well known for participating in various sports with professional athletes and writing about his experiences. Who is he?

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Which actress played the role of which country singer known as the first lady of country music in the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter?

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She has been a movie star, sex-symbol, political activist, athletic freak, and born-again Christian. Who is she?

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In the early 1970's, National Airlines in the U.S. used a catch phrase in their advertising campaign, which aroused the anger of feminist groups. What was it? (you can substitute any name in your answer).

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This 19th century American frontierswoman was a companion of Wild Bill Hickok. She dressed like a man and frequented bars in the Dakota Territory where she told stories of her adventures. By what name do we know her?

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The human ear is capable of hearing sounds in a decibel level range from a low of 10 db to a maximum of how many decibels? (within 10)

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Which two countries reunited in 1976 after 22 years of separation and hostility?

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These men are two of the more well-known Spanish film directors. One directed Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and the other directed Belle de Jour and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Can you name them?

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One of the indicators of the progress of the stock markets is the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The stocks of how many companies makes up the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

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Can you name any three chemical elements named for locations on the earth?

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Born in Texas in 1934, this popular American television and film comedienne and singer became, in 1981, the first person to win a libel suit against the sleazy tabloid National Enquirer?

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Paul McCartney's song, "Hey Jude," was dedicated to and named for which young person?