People Trivia

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Born in 1948, in Cambridge, England, she became a movie star and recorded over twenty musical hits. Her 1981 recording was the largest-selling single of the 1980's. Who was she?

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Around the middle of the 18th century, this Englishman wrote a book of rules and instructions for indoor games, especially card games. Who was he?

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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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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.

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

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

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He is considered one of the greatest Latin American poets. He served as a Senator in Chile, was Chile's ambassador to France, and was featured in the film, "Il Postino" (The Postman). Who was he?

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

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Who was the first American woman in space?

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NM: Born in Jerusalem in 1929, in 1948 he moved with his family to the Gaza. Trained as a civil engineer, he received a degree from the University of Cairo and in 1957 moved to Kuwait, where he trained Palestinian commandos and formed the Al-Fatah Fedayeen. Who was he?

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Arnold Schwartzenegger was born on July 30, 1947 in which country?

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This music personality rose to prominence in the 1920s in Harlem and Chicago cabarets. He made films, recordings, and toured throughout world until his death in 1971. Who is he?

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In the fall of 1992, which singer tore up a photo of the pope as a protest during her performance on Saturday Night Live?

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In the 19th century she helped women gain the right to vote. In the 20th century her likeness adorned an American coin. Who was she?

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The author of the Russian novel, "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," was one of the few people ever to be expelled from the USSR. Who was the author?