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What is eight?
The number of planets in our solar system.
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Who is Charlotte Brontë?
The author of Jane Eyre.
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What is kimchi?
A common Korean side-dish made from cabbage.
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What is hemlock?
This poisonous drink was used for Socrates' execution.
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Who is Lincoln Chaffee?
This former RI governor ran for President in 2016.
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What is rust?
What Mars has in common with a poorly maintained bicycle.
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Who is Ted Geisel?
The real name of Dr. Seuss.
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What is a 'wanker'?
A British slang insult concerning masturbatory behaviour.
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What is Pabst Blue Ribbon?
This beer was allegedly named "America's best" in 1893.
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Who is Roger Williams?
Expelled from Massachusetts this Baptist founded Rhode Island.
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What is 3,671? [3,000 - 4,000]
The approx. number of planets we have discovered around other stars so far.
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What is a ringing?
The sound that the character in Poe's "Tell Tale Heart" hears in his head.
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What is the 'United States'?
The country with the most volcanoes in the world.
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What is beer?
The German law "Reinheitsgebot" dates back to 1516 and dictates purity requirements for this beverage.
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Who is Mathew Perry?
A US Navy Commodore known for forcibly opening trade with Japan to the West.
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What are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune?
Four planets that have rings.
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Who is J. K. Rowling?
The real name of Robert Galbraith.
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What is Japan?
The only country in the world that uses 100V power outlets.
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What is bourbon?
This alcoholic drink must contain at least 51% corn, and be aged at least 4 years according to US law.
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Who is DJ Pauly D?
This Rhode Islander, was featured in Jersey Shore and got their own spin off show.
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What is Saturn?
This planet has hexagonal auroras near its north pole.
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What is 2,673 years old? [2,000 - 3,000]
The estimated age of the oldest surviving book in the world.
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What is a 'robot'?
The South African slang term for traffic stoplights.
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What is Orange Juice (or organce juice concentrate/ Orange futures)?
In the movie "Trading places," Wall Street trades of this beverage lead to a "juicy" climax.
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Who is Ambrose Burnside?
This Civil War General was know for his unique facial hair.
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