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In 1995, Shannon Faulkner enrolled in, but then withdrew from, which formerly all-male military academy in South Carolina?

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Top of the pops: 1995's top-grossing pop music group made $100 million, but didn't tour. Who were they?

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From 1455-1485, which two houses fought each other for possession of the English crown in the Wars of the Roses?

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This sport, invented in the USA in 1895, is played in every country of the world, indoors or out, by men or women, with various number of players on a side. It became an official Olympic sport in 1964. What is it?

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The unofficial theme song to George Bush's 1988 presidential campaign was a Grammy-Award winning song with an inspirational title. What song?

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Can you identify the 2nd century Egyptian astronomer who believed that all heavenly bodies revolve around the earth?

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In this 1974 film, a very versatile actor, in one of his earlier roles, played the role of a foul-mouthed, self-destructive and controversial stand-up comedian. What was the film title, and which actor played him?

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After her royal marriage on April 19, 1956, she became the first movie actress depicted on a postage stamp, in her husband's country. Name her, her husband, and the country.

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What are the names of the two major mountain ranges of Switzerland?

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Between 1988 and 1992, three Oakland A's won the Most Valuable Player award in the American League. Who were they?

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Although it's the fifth largest state in area (over 120,000 square miles), it contains the least water of any state (233 square miles). Which state is this?

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To give thanks for the end of the Black Death in 1632, inhabitants of this town in the Bavarian Alps of southern Germany vowed to enact a Passion play every ten years, which they have done faithfully, ever since. Which town is this?

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Tropical depressions become tropical storms when maximum winds reach 39 mph. They become hurricanes when winds reach how many miles per hour? (within 3)

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What are the three main commercial uses for wax (whether animal, vegitable, or mineral)?

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What was the name of the soldier character played by Kevin Costner in the film, Dances With Wolves?