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When this Indonesian volcanic island exploded in August 1883, it blew the island apart and caused a tidal wave that killed more than 36,000 people. What was it?

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Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived. To which people does this refer?

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Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C Minor and Tchaikowski's Symphony Number 6 both have the same sad-sounding name. What is this one word?

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What were the names of these two popular films: the remake from 1991 of the original film from 1950, with the same title, which starred Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor as father and daughter. What's the title?

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When this book went on sale in the fall of 1991, it sold hundreds of thousands of copies in less than one month and shot up to #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers list. This book was the sequel to Gone With the Wind . What is its title, and who was the a

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What kind of parties swept the nation after the release of the 1978 film, National Lampoon's Animal House?

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If a clock started ticking on January 1, by which date would it reach one million seconds? By January 12 or February 12?

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In terms of both area and population, what is the name of the smallest independent country in South America?

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If a cone has a circular base of diameter 10 cm. and a slant height of 10 cm. then the volume is what?

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Charles Laughton and Clark Gable starred in this 1935 Oscar winning film about rebellion on the high seas. Trevor Howard and Marlon Brando starred in the 1962 sequel. What is the title?

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Each of these words begins with the letter "P": a. A medication prescribed by a physician more for the mental relief of the sufferer rather than for its actual effect on the disorder. b. A full turn on the toe or ball of the foot in ballet: c. I won't d

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The most famous paintings of this French post-impressionist artist who lived from 1839-1906 include Mont Sainte-Victoire and The Card Players. Who is this artist?

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According to 1991 population estimates, which city of the world has the largest population, 27 million in its metro area?

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All these people come from the same state: Henry Ford, Gerald Ford, Madonna, and Diana Ross. Which state is it?

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The 1978 Oscars for best actor, actress, film, screenplay, and director were shared among two films related to the Vietnam War. What were the titles?