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In 1989, the Gypsy Kings broke into the pop charts and became the first world-music superstars. What is their country of origin?

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After the death of a famous person, the Tennessee Medical Board filed a malpractice charge against Dr. George Nichopoulos in 1977. For what reason?

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What is the term for a student who graduates first in their class?

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April 15, 1912, what great tragedy occurred in icy Atlantic waters off Newfoundland, taking 1500 lives?

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Under the category "extinct languages" comes the name of the classical language of ancient India. What is it?

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In the summer of 1996, which major company unveiled 100 brand new television commercials during the seventeen days of the Atlanta Olympic game coverage?

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This Motown recording artist was born in Detroit in 1943. She released her first song in 1961, and eventually went on to become one of the leading female singing stars of the early 1960's, with 10 top forty hits. She died of cancer in Los Angeles in July,

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Humorous poems, five lines long, probably originated in which county of Ireland?

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The name of what American tourist city means "the meadows" in Spanish?

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Name the Elton John songs: a. This song is a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. B. A song about a blind Viet Nam veteran. C. A musical tribute to Billie Jean King's tennis team.

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If you draw one card from a normal deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing a jack, queen, or king? answer as a simple fraction.

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The world's first postage stamp was issued in 1840, in which country?

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What is the title of the whimsical fantasy-comedy series about a young woman who discovers she has the ability to communicate with goats and uses their unique insights to solve everyday problems in her rural community?

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This film is an unofficial adventure story that pays homage to classic archaeological thrillers, featuring a daring explorer on a quest for ancient artifacts and hidden treasures. What is the title of this movie?

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This 1976 Italian animated film, often seen as a parody of Disney's Fantasia, uses six classical music pieces to accompany various animated sequences. What is this film called?