People Trivia

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Born in Arkansas in 1922, she published her first book, "Sex and the Single Girl," in 1962. Three years later she became chief editor of Cosmopolitan magazine. Who is she?

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In February, 1979, which national leader said, "This is the first day of the government of God."

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Which lawyer represented Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken, Jim Bakker, Claus Von Bulow, and O.J. Simpson?

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Patty Hearst was kidnapped on February 4, in what year?

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Princess Diana, former wife of future King Charles, was Princess of ... what?

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Although she had no prior experience in publishing, in 1988 she used part of her $100 million divorce settlement from her TV producer husband to found a women's magazine that bears her name. Who is she?

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Which author wrote Terms of Endearment, Lonesome Dove and the TV special, Dead Man's Walk ?

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Terry Gilliam is the only American member of what troupe of comedic performers?

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Judy Garland had two daughters in the entertainment business. Can you name them?

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What ruler was margarine invented for?

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One was a former Olympic gymnast who won the Gold in the 1984 Olympics, the other a perennial tennis champion. They were the first two women athletes to appear on the box of Wheaties cereal. Who are they?

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This African-American botanist and agricultural chemist developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes. Who was he?

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What is "Magic" Johnson's first name?

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What was the name of the person who called himself the Buddha, and in which country was the Buddha born?

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In the mid-1800's he was poverty-ridden and a failure as an actor. He went on to become well-known as a great author and storyteller, especially of fairy tales. Name this famous Dane.