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Nominated for the Academy Award as Best Picture from 1981 were Raiders of the Lost Ark, Chariots of Fire. On Golden Pond, and Reds. Which film won the Oscar?

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Which 1984 British television miniseries, based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's novel, follows the ambitious Emma Harte from her humble beginnings as a housemaid in rural Yorkshire to becoming a powerful and wealthy international businesswoman?

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What is the common name for the type of battery used in most consumer and racing drones, known for its high energy density?

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A controversial 1992 film by a controversial director, features the life of a black militant. Name the subject and director.

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One of the most evil rulers of all time lived in Romania around 1460, and was known for killing thousands of his enemies in a cold blooded manner. His name was Vlad, sometimes known as Vlad the Impaler, but the people called him by the Romanian name for t

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What government body has the sole power to impeach the US President?

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The first major English dictionary, called the Dictionary of the English Language, was issued in 1755 by the person considered the leading English writer of the late 18th century. Who was he?

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Which actress played the role of Forrest Gump's mother?

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From the 7th century until early in the 20th century, when this title was abolished, what was the title of the spiritual leader of all Islam?

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Jessie Buckley earned critical acclaim for her role as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a Glaswegian ex-convict with dreams of becoming a country music star in Nashville. For her performance in this 2018 musical drama, Buckley received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. What is the title of this British film, which the user listed as a TV show?

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This critically acclaimed anime series follows an ancient elven mage who, after her adventurer party defeats the Demon King, embarks on a new journey to understand humanity and mourn her fallen comrades, especially the hero Himmel, whose short lifespan she initially underestimated. What is the title of this fantasy drama?

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In 1966, American POW Jeremiah Denton sent a message to his superiors about prisoner treatment from the North Vietnamese military during a staged televised interview that was telecast back to the United States. What was the one-word message Denton sent by

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Which animated Nickelodeon series follows the imaginative adventures of a group of toddlers, including Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and the DeVille twins, from their unique point of view?

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What component in an RC car converts the rotary motion of the motor into different wheel speeds during turns?

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Which animal has the longest gestation period? Human, Whale, or Elephant?