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IT'S THE GIELGUD MOVIE OF THE YEAR |
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A risk factor for liver cancer is a chronic infection with the B- or C-type of this virus |
hepatitis
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I'd like to thank the Recording Academy for handing out these awards, first presented in 1959 |
the Grammys
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Lyndon Johnson accepted the 1964 Democratic nomination in this city's Boardwalk Hall |
Atlantic City
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In 1991 Helmut Kohl appointed her Minister for Women & Youth |
(Alex: And she now has a much higher position. [*].)
Angela Merkel
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Remember: "A", for the city that is the official seat of government in a state; "O", for a state legislature building |
capital & capitol
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In 1991, 87-year-old Sir John played this "Tempest" magician, saying it was the only Shakespeare role he was the right age for |
Prospero
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An itching sensation in the chest can signal an attack of this, in which bronchioles narrow |
asthma
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Warren E. Burger founded this body's historical society & served as its first honorary chairman |
(Lisa: What is the American Bar Association?)
the Supreme Court
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This Nevada city bears the name of John C. Fremont's scout |
(Alex: Yes, Kit Carson.)
Carson City
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This nation's President Dr. Arif Alvi was born in 1949, 2 years after his country achieved independence |
Pakistan
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A small piece of land in the sea, or a theater walkway |
[NOTE: One word was sufficient.]
isle [aisle]
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For this 1953 film Gielgud coached a nervous Marlon Brando, playing Mark Antony, on how to read The Bard's lines |
(Claire: What is Cleopatra?)
Julius Caesar
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You can apply a warm compress to this small abscess on the edge of the eyelid that's also called a hordeolum |
a stye
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After stopping a carriage driver from beating his horse, Henry Bergh founded the org. known by these 5 letters for short |
the ASPCA
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This is the only city that has "City" in its NBA team's full name |
(Alex: Yep. The Thunder.)
Oklahoma City
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This media tycoon served as Italy's prime minister 3 times |
Berlusconi
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A dull person can become exciting as a South African of Dutch extraction |
bore [Boer]
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In 1965 John played Henry IV in "Chimes at Midnight" with Orson Welles in this part that suited him physically |
Falstaff
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Red blood cells should be round but instead are crescent shaped in this type of anemia |
sickle cell anemia
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This organization, the IMF, was created in the 1940s to promote global trade & to secure financial stability |
the International Monetary Fund
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It's home to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
Rapid City
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The son of Greek & Hungarian immigrants, he was the president of France from 2007 to 2012 |
Sarkozy
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A verb meaning to shrivel, or an old adverb meaning "Where to?" |
wither [whither]
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John played Clarence when this other great 20th century Shakespearean actor directed "Richard III" in 1955 |
(Laurence) Olivier
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"Do Good" is the motto of this women's fraternity whose name has the same initials as its motto |
Delta Gamma
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Midwest news: in 1886 Wyandotte changed its name to this city; across the border, what was once Westport did the same in 1889 |
(Lisa: What is Iowa City?)
Kansas City
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After an attack at 2 mosques in this city, PM Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand banned most semi-automatic weapons in 2019 |
(Claire: What is Auckland?)
Christchurch
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Breezy, or a hawk's nest |
airy [aerie]
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1981 was the year of Gielgud's Oscar-winning turn as this character's butler |
Arthur
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