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Prior to being elected president, for which state did Franklin D. Roosevelt serve as governor?
New York
Find the value of 7 cubed, or 7 to the third power.
343
Identify the bone found in the leg between the knee and the hips.
Femur
Who was the first African-American Major League baseball player?
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What famous geyser might you get to observe if you visit Yellowstone Park?
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By purpose, how is the following sentence classified?―Take out the trash, please.
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Spell the name of the capital city of Kentucky.
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What is the largest two-digit prime number less than 100?
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According to legend, what was the name of King Arthur's sword?
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In the world of classic cartoons, whose best buddy is Barney and wife is Wilma?
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Which order of animals includes mammals that gnaw?
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Name the female, who in 2008, made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination.
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Find the Least Common Multiple of 6, 8, and 16.
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Identify the six-letter Latin word for 'against' that is often used to describe two competitors in a sports match or opposing sides in a legal case.
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In computer language, what is the meaning of the acronym ROM?
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Into which rock group are sandstone and shale classified?
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What class of colonial servant could gain his freedom after he worked for an overseer for a fixed period of time without pay?
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Identify the voice in the sentence, 'Karen threw the boomerang perfectly.'
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Name the creature who chases the schoolmaster out of town in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.'
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Name the monkey that lives with Pippi Longstocking.
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What is another word for lexicon?
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Name the world's biggest island.
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Which actress has won the most Oscars?
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Name the director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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When did the Cold War end?
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In what year was the Declaration of Independence created?
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In the series Harry Potter, Dumbledore has a scar above his left knee that is a perfect map of what?
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Which U.S. state is the only one starting with a 'P'?
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Sangha' monks and nuns are found in which religion?
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What color is a giraffe's tongue?
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Study Notes
U.S. History and Geography
- Franklin D. Roosevelt served as governor of New York before becoming president.
- Jackie Robinson broke MLB's color barrier as the first African-American player.
- Pennsylvania is the only U.S. state starting with the letter "P."
- The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
- The Cold War concluded in 1989.
Science and Nature
- The value of 7 cubed is 343, representing the mathematical operation of raising a number to the third power.
- The femur is the long bone located in the leg between the knee and hips.
- Giraffes have a black tongue, which is believed to help protect them from sunburn while feeding.
Literature and Media
- In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," the Headless Horseman chases the schoolmaster out of town.
- Dumbledore's knee scar in Harry Potter is a perfect map of the London Underground.
- Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Oscars won by an actress.
- Peter Jackson directed the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Math and Language
- The least common multiple (LCM) of 6, 8, and 16 is 48.
- The Latin word "versus" signifies opposition, often used in sports or legal contexts.
- The term "lexicon" is synonymous with "dictionary."
Biology and Environment
- Rodents make up the order of mammals characterized by their gnawing habits.
- Sandstone and shale are classified as sedimentary rocks.
Cultural and Artistic Knowledge
- Fred Flintstone is known for his wife Wilma and best friend Barney in the classic cartoon series.
- Old Faithful is a famous geyser located in Yellowstone Park.
Historical Figures
- Hillary Clinton made an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008.
- Indentured servants were colonial workers who could earn their freedom after a fixed period of service.
Entertainment and Hobbies
- Mr. Nillson is the monkey character who resides with Pippi Longstocking.
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