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The English Kings John, Edward II and Richard II all had queens with what name?

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Which of the following actors was expelled from the “Rat Pack” after a falling out with Frank Sinatra?

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Neil Armstrong served as backup commander for which Apollo mission?

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In Ancient Greece, what was the chief city of Boeotia that was destroyed by Alexander the Great?

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Who identified the important concept of the "Yinyang"?

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Which of the following commodities was NOT imported from China to the West along the Silk Road?

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“Nuraghe” are ancient megalithic structures found on which Mediterranean island?

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The US Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) didn't help which financial firm in the subprime mortgage crisis?

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Who was the 12th president of the United States?

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Who was Otto Wonderly?

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Which country's motto is "Je maintiendrai" ("I will maintain")?

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In which British town or city was the Norway House established during World War II?

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In which year did the first red Post Office pillar box appear in the British Isles?

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Which United States Navy ship was directly involved in the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident?

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When did diamonds first begin appearing on engagement rings?

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When was the first use (in any language) of the term “common era”?

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Which of these were major slave trading ports in Africa in the 18th Century?

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Which US president rented out the 'Lincoln Bedroom' and used the funds as political campaign contributions?

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During which war did Napoleon Bonaparte, while a commander in the field, engage in the most battles?

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Which US candy company became famous for its candy canes in the mid-20th century?

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