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What treaty ended World War I?
What treaty ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
What year did the Hollywood Universal Studios theme park open?
What year did the Hollywood Universal Studios theme park open?
1964
What word describes a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel a particular way?
What word describes a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel a particular way?
Inclination
What part of the cell stores proteins?
What part of the cell stores proteins?
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Who came into office after John F. Kennedy was assassinated?
Who came into office after John F. Kennedy was assassinated?
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What is the primary characteristic of type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary characteristic of type 1 diabetes?
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In the Latin American Revolution, who did Latin America want to gain its independence from?
In the Latin American Revolution, who did Latin America want to gain its independence from?
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Who was returned to the underworld after eating pomegranate seeds?
Who was returned to the underworld after eating pomegranate seeds?
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"Tickle the Ivories" refers to what instrument?
"Tickle the Ivories" refers to what instrument?
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How did hamburgers get their name?
How did hamburgers get their name?
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What color shows anger?
What color shows anger?
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What famous Greek philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?
What famous Greek philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?
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How many chambers does a pig's heart have?
How many chambers does a pig's heart have?
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What is the largest Hawaiian island?
What is the largest Hawaiian island?
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Who painted The Baptism of Christ?
Who painted The Baptism of Christ?
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Which author did Alfred Hitchcock claim inspired his cinema work?
Which author did Alfred Hitchcock claim inspired his cinema work?
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Whose tombstone reads, 'murdered by a traitor and a coward whose name is not worthy to appear here?'
Whose tombstone reads, 'murdered by a traitor and a coward whose name is not worthy to appear here?'
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In pool, what ball is black?
In pool, what ball is black?
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What science deals with the production, distribution and consumption of commodities?
What science deals with the production, distribution and consumption of commodities?
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What sport uses a mallet, a ball and a post?
What sport uses a mallet, a ball and a post?
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What is another word for glass?
What is another word for glass?
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What score would a championship golfer prefer to record?
What score would a championship golfer prefer to record?
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What are hiccups?
What are hiccups?
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In what famous buildings are rooms named Vermeil, China, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow?
In what famous buildings are rooms named Vermeil, China, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow?
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How many days are in May?
How many days are in May?
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What is everything made up of?
What is everything made up of?
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What famous composer composed 'Messiah HWV 56'?
What famous composer composed 'Messiah HWV 56'?
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What footballs are said to be made out of?
What footballs are said to be made out of?
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The award ceremony that honors Broadway Theater annually is called?
The award ceremony that honors Broadway Theater annually is called?
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Often referred to the locals as 'The Cape', this popular tourist destination is the Easternmost point in Massachusetts. What is this cape called?
Often referred to the locals as 'The Cape', this popular tourist destination is the Easternmost point in Massachusetts. What is this cape called?
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What work of art was inspiration for a television monster?
What work of art was inspiration for a television monster?
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What does sulfur supposedly smell like?
What does sulfur supposedly smell like?
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What do lactose intolerant individuals lack in their body?
What do lactose intolerant individuals lack in their body?
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What is the capital of Utah?
What is the capital of Utah?
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In what year did Alaska become a state?
In what year did Alaska become a state?
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What Texas city is near New Mexico and Mexico?
What Texas city is near New Mexico and Mexico?
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Which plant do opioids come from?
Which plant do opioids come from?
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Who was known as 'old blood and guts'?
Who was known as 'old blood and guts'?
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What is the raw material for making diesel fuel?
What is the raw material for making diesel fuel?
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What is the freezing point for water?
What is the freezing point for water?
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How is distance in international swimming races measured?
How is distance in international swimming races measured?
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What is the most populous state in the US?
What is the most populous state in the US?
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The Landlord's Game, first patented in 1904, is one of the earliest known versions of what popular Parker Brothers board game?
The Landlord's Game, first patented in 1904, is one of the earliest known versions of what popular Parker Brothers board game?
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What does AGL stand for?
What does AGL stand for?
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What figure skater who is also known for her 'camel' skating stunts made a 'bob' hairstyle fashionable for women?
What figure skater who is also known for her 'camel' skating stunts made a 'bob' hairstyle fashionable for women?
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Study Notes
Historical Events
- Treaty of Versailles marked the end of World War I.
- Lyndon Johnson succeeded John F. Kennedy after his assassination.
Geography and Demographics
- California is the most populous state in the United States.
- Salt Lake City serves as the capital of Utah.
- El Paso is a Texas city located near New Mexico and Mexico.
- Cape Cod, known locally as "The Cape," is the easternmost point in Massachusetts.
Entertainment and Culture
- Universal Studios theme park opened in 1964.
- The Tony Awards celebrate Broadway Theater annually.
- The Scream inspired a famous television monster.
- Edgar Allen Poe influenced Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic work.
Science and Nature
- Ribosomes in cells are responsible for protein storage.
- Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin.
- Economics studies the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities.
Health and Medicine
- Hiccups occur due to spasms of the diaphragm.
- Lactose intolerant individuals lack the enzyme betagalactosidase.
- The freezing point of water is 32°F (0°C).
Arts and Literature
- Leonardo da Vinci painted The Baptism of Christ.
- George Handel composed the famous work 'Messiah HWV 56.'
- Dorothy Hamill popularized the "bob" hairstyle and is known for her figure skating.
Sports
- Croquet uses a mallet, a ball, and a post as equipment.
- The black ball in pool is recognized as the 8 ball.
- A championship golfer aims for an eagle score.
Miscellaneous Facts
- The color red typically symbolizes anger.
- The word "silica" is another term for glass.
- Hamburgers are named after a German town.
- Opioids are derived from the poppy plant.
Fun Trivia
- Persephone returned to the underworld after consuming pomegranate seeds.
- In "The Landlord's Game," patented in 1904, is an early version of Monopoly.
- 31 days are in the month of May.
- Pigskin refers to the material used in footballs.
Structures and Locations
- The rooms named Vermeil, China, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow are in the White House.
- Maui is recognized as the largest Hawaiian island.
- Pomegranate seeds play a significant role in mythology surrounding Persephone.
Noteworthy Individuals
- George Patton was nicknamed 'Old Blood and Guts.'
- Jesse James's tombstone contains the phrase about being "murdered by a traitor and a coward."
Measurements and Units
- Distance in international swimming races is measured in meters.
- A common unit in aviation, AGL, stands for Above Ground Level.
Materials and Composition
- Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
- Petroleum is the raw material for making diesel fuel.
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