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Works by this Nobel Prize winner include 'Song of Solomon' & 'Beloved'.
Who is Toni Morrison?
An excuse for betraying your government.
What is a treason reason?
It's the colorful term for a misleading clue in a murder mystery.
What is a red herring?
Of this New Testament man it was said that 'his meat was locusts & wild honey'.
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After a frustrating day of shoe shopping at the mall, Nick Swinmurn founded this website.
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'Y is for Yesterday' is the last in a series of bestselling mysteries by this author.
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3-word Prince title that follows 'Why do we scream at each other, this is what it sounds like...'.
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A 1990-91 war in the Middle East was fought in Iraq & this oil-rich nation next door.
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This part of speech tells where, when, how & how much.
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The most famous speech in 'As You Like It' says, 'All the world's' this.
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This state capital lies at the southern end of Puget Sound.
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In 2 weeks Paulo Coelho wrote this mega-bestseller about a shepherd boy & his dream.
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Rangoon, aka Yangon, is this country's biggest city.
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This type of home with a gable roof is typical of the Swiss Alps.
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Elizabeth I & Bloody Mary were both members of this royal house.
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Located in Rhode Island, it's alphabetically first among Ivy League schools.
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Michelangelo's 'Pieta' features these 2 figures.
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This west coast team has won 3 World Series since the year 2000.
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In the 1850s he developed the safety elevator.
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The 44 'Sonnets from the Portuguese' by this woman tell of her love for her husband Robert.
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Game show based on hangman that's served as dessert at a Chinese restaurant.
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This 2-word type of lawsuit involves an individual suing on behalf of a larger group.
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In Einstein's famous equation about energy, c is squared & stands for this.
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The title character of his 'Rigoletto' is court jester for the Duke of Mantua.
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He was sworn in as Vice President March 4, 1841 & as President April 6, 1841.
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At 7,310 feet, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest peak on this smallest continent.
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This Norwegian playwright wrote 'A Doll's House' & 'Peer Gynt'.
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This large flightless South American bird can weigh over 50 pounds.
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French for 'left', it also means crude.
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Breath of the Wild was the 2017 installment for this 'legend'-ary series.
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Study Notes
Literature and Authors
- Toni Morrison, acclaimed Nobel Prize winner, authored significant works like "Song of Solomon" and "Beloved."
- Sue Grafton is known for the bestselling mystery series culminating in "Y is for Yesterday."
- Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" revolves around a shepherd boy pursuing his dreams.
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote "Sonnet from the Portuguese" expressing profound love for her husband, Robert.
Historical and Geographical Facts
- The Kuwait War in 1990-91 involved conflict in Iraq and Kuwait.
- Olympia is the capital of Washington State, located at the southern end of Puget Sound.
- Mount Kosciuszko, at 7,310 feet, is the highest peak on the continent of Australia.
Language and Grammar
- An adverb functions to describe where, when, how, and to what extent an action occurs.
Notable People and Characters
- John the Baptist, a New Testament figure, is characterized by his diet of locusts and wild honey.
- Giuseppe Verdi is recognized for composing "Rigoletto," where the title character serves as the court jester.
- Elisha Otis innovated the safety elevator in the 1850s.
- John Tyler was sworn in as Vice President on March 4, 1841, and became President shortly after on April 6, 1841.
Culture and Entertainment
- "When Doves Cry," a popular song by Prince, is referenced in the context of reactions during interpersonal conflict.
- Wheel of Fortune is a game show likened humorously to a dessert served at a Chinese restaurant, "fortune cookie."
Miscellaneous Facts
- A class action lawsuit is characterized by a single individual suing on behalf of a larger group.
- The term "red herring" is used in murder mysteries to indicate misleading clues.
- A chalet, recognized for its gable roof design, is a typical type of home in the Swiss Alps.
- Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has Yangon (formerly Rangoon) as its largest city.
- The rhea, a large flightless bird native to South America, can weigh over 50 pounds.
- "Gauche," which means "left" in French, also denotes something crude or lacking sophistication.
Sports and Entertainment
- The San Francisco Giants have won three World Series titles since 2000.
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