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A high school requirement for many, it's the scientific study of life |
biology
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For 1957, Hank Aaron was the MVP of the National League & this Yankee was MVP for the American |
(A.V.: Who is Babe Ruth?)
Mickey Mantle
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While Archimedes was thinking up inventions, this Carthaginian was thinking of how to get elephants over the Alps |
Hannibal
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In Oensingen, Switz. a repairman stranded on one of these (with no one saluting) had to be rescued by helicopter |
flagpole
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A garment worn by cooks shares its name with this part of the stage that extends in front of the curtain line |
apron
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Before the Euro, 100 groschen in Austria made one of these, abbreviated S or SCH |
shilling
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William James wished that "by treating" this discipline "like a natural science" it would help it to become one |
psychology
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This American League team made its first World Series appearance in 2002 (& won) |
(Jim: Who are the Diamondbacks?)
Anaheim Angels
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In 1699 Capt. Kidd was out pirating for loot & this scientist was made master of the Mint in England |
Sir Isaac Newton
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In August 1998 a TV station in this largest Canadian city bought Howard Stern's show, then refused to air it |
Toronto
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If you're handling a prop in a play, you should know that "prop" is short for this |
property
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In 1994 a portrait of this author whose father went to debtor's prison was put on the British 10-pound note |
Charles Dickens
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In 1585 Pope Sixtus V condemned the practice of this; wonder if anyone saw that coming? |
(A.V.: What is witchcraft?)
astrology
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The logo of this west coast team is seen here |
Seattle Mariners
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In 1828 Webster published his American dictionary & this man was president of Gran Colombia |
Simon Bolivar
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It's reported that a closed caption ID'd this Gulf War leader, commenting on Kosovo, as Gen. Schwarzenegger |
General Norman Schwartzkopf
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You'll often find musicians in this area of the theatre directly in front of & below the stage |
orchestra pit
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Norfolk Island & the Republic of Kiribati use this country's dollar |
Australia
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It's the field of study for an expert on diamonds, rubies & emeralds |
gemology
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This charter member of the American League won the World Series 5 times between 1903 & 1918 |
(Alex: And they're waiting & waiting & waiting & hoping to win it again!)
Boston Red Sox
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Anne Boleyn was a youth in 1513 when this Spaniard was searching for the Fountain of Youth |
Ponce de Leon
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Nickname for having your long distance service changed without asking; Cicero, Illinois' city hall experienced it |
slamming
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It's the term for a word or action that prompts an actor to remember when to speak or make an entrance |
cue
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This tiny country, whose capital is Vaduz, uses the Swiss franc as capital |
(A.V.: What is Andorra?) (George: What is Luxembourg?)
Liechtenstein
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The study of poisons & drugs, coroners often wait its report to determine the cause of death |
toxicology
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On Sept. 27, 1999 this team played the last of its 6,783 games at "The Corner" of Michigan & Trumbull |
(Jim: Who are the White Sox?)
Detroit Tigers
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Types of tulip are named for Darwin & his contemporary, this Austrian genetics pioneer |
Gregor Mendel
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Quizzed by a fan club on his "Spenser" TV series, this author of the books got 5 answers wrong |
Robert Parker
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This oily make-up is so synonymous with the theatre that it's found in the name of an Anthony Newley musical |
Greasepaint
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Unit of currency used by the greatest number of Arab countries |
dinar
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