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Stoned to death in Baltimore, the 1st 4 casualties of the war were soldiers of this side |
North
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If your allowance is $10 a week, you'll be given this much in a year |
$520
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It was believed drinking cups made from the single horn of this mythical animal could neutralize poison |
unicorn
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Russian Igor Stravinsky became a French citizen in 1934 & a citizen of this country in 1945 |
United States
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In the United Kingdom, her formal assent is required for a parliamentary bill to become law |
(Eric: Who is the prime minister?)
Queen Elizabeth
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He was known as the Beautiful Day Monster until he chose a cookie over a trip on a game show |
Cookie Monster
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Edward Everett's 2-hour long 1863 oration at this Penn. site was followed by a 2-minute speech by Lincoln |
Gettysburg
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The ancient Romans worshipped many of the same gods as these people, but changed many of the names |
Greeks
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As a 19-year-old, this Viennese "Waltz King" formed an orchestra that soon rivaled his father's |
(Alex: We've got a minute to go.)
(Johann) Strauss (II)
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One of this nation's largest parties is the "Sozel-Demokratische Partei Deutschland" |
(Eric: What is Germany?) (Alex: Be more specific.)
West Germany
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To show examples of sibling rivalry, this mastadon-like creature is getting a sister this season |
Snuffleupagus
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After they surrendered this S. Carolina fort April 14, 1861, the defenders were allowed to sail to New York |
Fort Sumter
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After Bob bought 16 acres & Ted bought 18 acres of Sid's 124 acre estate, he had this many acres left |
90
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All good Egyptians believed that when they did this, they became the god Osiris |
died
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Of Bach, Beethoven, or Brahms, the one who was a Baroque composer |
(Neil: Who was Brahms?)
Bach
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Of 3rd, 4th, or 5th, the number of the current French Republic |
5th
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The "sponsors" of Sesame Street |
(Eric: What is the Children's Television Workshop?) (Neil: What is the Helena Rubinstein Foundation?)
these letters of the alphabet & these numbers
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Civil War generals Lee, Grant & "Stonewall" Jackson all previously fought in this war |
the Mexican War
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Cost of 4 gallons of water at 25c a quart |
$4
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After making man, he pitied the humans, & stole fire & the knowledge of the language & tools for them |
(Neil: Who was Dionysus?)
Prometheus
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The Rondo in C Minor, 1st opus of this great Polish composer, was published when he was only 15 |
[The end-of-round signal sounds.]
(Frederic) Chopin
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Facts on File reported a rebel amnesty plan was unveiled in Sept. 1987 by this Nicaraguan president |
Daniel Ortega
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He asked violinist Itzhak, "Hey Perlman, can you play something fast on that squawk box of yours?" |
Oscar the Grouch
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Early 19th century invention which made slavery more profitable than ever in the South |
the cotton gin
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At 5 1/2%, the simple interest on this amount of money is $55 |
(Alex: Same value as the clue.)
$1000
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Monster who attacked sailors in the Strait of Messina, just opposite the whirlpool, Charybdis |
Scylla
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The president of Israel is elected for a 5-year term by this, the Israeli parliament |
The Knesset
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This season's big event is the marriage of these characters played by Sonia Manzano & Emilio Delgado |
(Neil: Who are Susan & Gordon?)
Maria & Luis
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