People Trivia

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This American writer wrote poetry, short stories, and novels, and is considered the father of the modern detective story. He died in 1849 at the age of 40 of alcoholism. Who is he?

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Who was Madonna married to from 1985-1989?

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The fans of which radio and television talk-show host call themselves "dittoheads" to signify their agreement with his conservative opinions?

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Which person successfully led Nationalist armies against Loyalists in the 1930s Spanish Civil War, then ruled Spain until his death in 1975?

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These two men are brothers, from a very musical family. One is a preeminant jazz trumpeter and artistic director of jazz programming for New York's Lincoln Center. The other is a saxophonist, actor, and orchestra director. What are their full names?

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Born May 29,1903 in England with the name Leslie Townes Hope, his friends in school called him Les Hope or Hopeless, so he changed his first name to what?

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Born in India in 1936, he studied at the Vienna Academy of Music, and later became director of the Montreal Symphony, Los Angeles Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and Israel Philharmonic. Who is he?

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From 1954-1969 he served as the first president of North Vietnam, and he later led North Vietnam's struggle to defeat the U.S.-supported government in South Vietnam. Who was he?

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The heaviest human ever recorded was the American Jon Minnoch, who died in 1983 at the age of 42. Within 200 pounds, what was his maximum weight?

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One brother was first person to win Grammy awards for both classical and jazz recordings, the other hosted the band for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Who are these brothers?

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In 1905, this woman opened her own architecture office in San Francisco. One year later, after the earthquake and fire of 1906, the interior of the Fairmont Hotel was rebuilt by her. Who was she?

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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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Born in 1927, this American writer is well known for participating in various sports with professional athletes and writing about his experiences. Who is he?

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Ted Turner, founder of CNN and TNT and TBS, is one of the most influential non-politicians in the world. In 1977, he had an influential position in an international sporting event. Specifically what was it?

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Who was the first American woman in space?