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    | This "sea" has heavy mineral deposits which make it saltier than the oceans & almost uninhabitable | the Dead Sea 
 
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    | The final vote count in this state in 2000 was Gore: 2,912,253, Bush: 2,912,790
 | Florida 
 
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    | Kitty loves this 1972 Elton John song that says, "Well, I quit those days and my redneck ways" | "Honky Cat" 
 
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    | At the A&W restaurants, order your burgers with a frosty mug of this beverage that they're famous for | root beer 
 
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    | A Cricetus cricetus with large cheek pouches | hamster 
 
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    | This Chinese river, Huang He, carries tons of colorful silt | the Yellow River 
 
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    | The top 2 Canadian newspapers in circulation are based in this city | (Alex: The Globe and Mail and The Star.) 
 Toronto
 
 
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    | Naturally, "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" is Kitty's favorite track on his album "Let's Dance" | David Bowie 
 
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    | In TV commercials 'N Sync sings the praises of this chain's baby back ribs | Chili's 
 
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    | This tendon is at the back of the thigh | the hamstring 
 
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    | This island was named for its location between the U.S. west coast & Japan | Midway 
 
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    | Alexander Global Promotions is the biggest maker of these nodding dolls; it can make over 1 million a month | (Connie: What are Kewpie dolls?) 
 bobblehead dolls
 
 
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    | Kitty just swoons when she hears Tom Jones sing this title movie tune | "What's New Pussycat?" 
 
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    | Arnold Schwarzenegger & Bruce Willis were among the founders of this theme restaurant | Planet Hollywood 
 
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    | This man co-wrote several popular musicals including "The King and I" | Oscar Hammerstein 
 
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    | Captain Cook stayed on this island, later used for nuclear testing, December 25, 1777 | (Connie: What is Bikini?) 
 Christmas Island
 
 
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    | He was the last of the 3 men who were king of England during 1066 | William the Conqueror 
 
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    | Your cat's least favorite song?  "Misty", because of the line "Look at me, I'm" this | (Gerry: What is shaking like a kitten in a tree?) 
 as helpless as a kitten up a tree
 
 
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    | At this famous NYC restaurant at 234 W. 44th Street, you can dine with the stars, or at least with their caricatures | (Connie: What is 21?) 
 Sardi's
 
 
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    | He wrote hard-boiled detective novels like "The Maltese Falcon" & "The Thin Man" | Dashiell Hammett 
 
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    | What's now this African country was once the center of trade for elephant merchandise | Ivory Coast 
 
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    | At a latitude of 0 degrees 13 minutes south, this capital is at an altitude of 9,222 feet | (Connie: What is Lima?) 
 Quito, Ecuador
 
 
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    | Your cat is not superstitious -- he loves crossing paths with her 1990 No. 1 hit "Black Cat" | (Alex: With a minute to go.) 
 Janet Jackson
 
 
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    | At the Olive Garden, you might start off with this dish of chopped tomatoes, basil & olive oil on ciabatta toast | bruschetta 
 
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    | This county in southern England borders the English Channel | Hampshire 
 
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