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Give the proper names for the two major branches of biology; one deals with plants, the other animals.

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According to the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control, what is the most commonly reported wild animal sighted by people in the streets of San Francisco?

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Where would you visit each of the following attractions? a. Taj Mahal- what city? b. Angkor Wat - what country? c. Machu Picchu- what country?

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Which controversial television celebrity, mostly popular in the 60's and 70's, was described as a "brash, arrogant inquisitor with a staccato delivery and unparalleled penchant for verbal arabesques"?

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A famous line from Shakespeare is Othello's description of himself as “ ONE THAT LOVED NOT .... what?

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Can you name the two musicians with evil-sounding names who were members of the late 70's British punk-rock group, The Sex Pistols?

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Which English idiom evolved from of the ancient legend about a bird, silent throughout its lifetime, that sings loudly just before death?

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Which illegal drug has been called lady ?

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The Declaration of Independence was written primarily by which person?

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In 1802, E.I. DuPont established a factory that developed into the worldwide firm Du Pont. The DuPont family made their early riches selling what?

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Which technology company were the manufacturers of the Turbografx-16?

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Escape artist Harry Houdini died of what causes?

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During which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a British captured Washington, D.C. b. Panama Canal opened to traffic? c. After the Russians invaded a foreign country this President reacted by imposing a grain embargo

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True or false: White wine is made from white grapes, while red wine is made from red grapes.

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June 29, 1995 - The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis successfully docked with the Russian space station called what?