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Henry Fonda leads a jury of diverse personalities who deliberate the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder in this classic 1957 courtroom drama, almost entirely set in a single room. What is the title of this film?

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Each of these words or phrases begins with the letter H: a. To start an automobile by short-circuiting the ignition system b. Socrates' last drink: c. Exaggerated pride or self-confidence often resulting in retribution:

5

Which automobile company was established in 1899 in Torino, Italy?

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What material is increasingly being used in new EV batteries due to its abundance and lower cost compared to lithium?

18

The earliest account of European travel to the far east was provided by what Venetian traveler who explored Asia from 1271 to 1295?

12

What art movement, begun in the early 20th century, features fragmented and abstract forms, pioneered by Picasso and Braque?

3

What is the name of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that takes place entirely on roller skates?

19

What is the only month used in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?

18

What was the name of the 1980 film which starred John Travolta, Debra Winger, and a mechanical bull?

21

In this 2012 romantic fantasy comedy-drama, a struggling novelist finds his life turned upside down when his fictional dream girl mysteriously comes to life. What is the title of this film, starring Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan?

3

What is the name of the famous game developer who created Minecraft?

14

Which Republican candidate lost the 1996 presidential election to Bill Clinton?

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Which 19th-century American publisher compiled the first standard reference work for quotations?

6

What is the name of the ship on which Greenpeace members tried stop the French nuclear tests in the Pacific?

4

What court case of 2010 ruled that corporate political spending is protected free speech?