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British superathlete Susie Maroney recently (May, 1997) achieved her goal of swimming between cities of enemy contries in the western hemisphere. Which cities?

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This young man, working in the office of The Jersey Observer newspaper, decided to pursue a career as a singer, and in 1935 won first prize in the popular radio talent show, 'Major Bowes Amateur Hour'. He later grew up to become a very popular singer. Who

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Which 20th Century political leader's motto was, "Never Give In. Never Give In. Never. Never. Never."

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BONUS 3: Which U.S. capital city lies at the highest altitude above sea level?

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There are five pairs U.S. Presidents who share the same last name. What are they?

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Which person, in the 1960's, accused the automobile industry of producing dangerous cars, when he wrote the book Unsafe at Any Speed ?

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Which fast-food chain lost more than $29 million after their hamburgers were linked to deadly bacterial outbreaks in 1993?

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Just minutes after Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as President on January 20, 1981, a historic event took place, involving the number 444. What was it?

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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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What disease, caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, is characterized by bleeding gums and extreme weakness?

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If a rubber band weighs 40 milligrams, how many of them will weigh one kilogram?

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What was the largest denominations of US paper money ever printed: was it $1000, $5,000, or $10,000?

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Shortly after he earned the NBA 1997 Rookie of the Year award, he was arrested in Virginia for drug and firearms possession. Since then he has released controversial rap music albums and became Most Valuable Player for the 2000-2001 season. Who is he?

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The fastest moving animal can move at 220 miles per hour (350 km/hr). What animal is it?

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What word can refer to a donkey or a vain stupid person?