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John Hancock
Coming from Boston, this man signed the Declaration of Independence first a few blocks away in larger print to mock King George's bad eyesight.
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Coffee Shop
From humble beginnings in a London _______, Lloyds began its operation as an international insurer.
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The Titanic
This movie dethroned Star Wars as the biggest domestic money maker ever in 1997. George Lucas sent the movie's director a postcard congratulating him.
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Bryan Cranston
Getting his start as Dr. Tim Whatley on Seinfeld this actor later went on to cooking meth in a winnebago.
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86
How many years was the Red Sox world series drought?
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87
In Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, 'Four score and seven years ago' how many years was he referencing?
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Government Employees Insurance Company
What does GEICO stand for?
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Psycho
Alfred Hitchcock went to great lengths to keep this movies ending a secret - even buying every copy of its source novel to keep people from reading it.
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Always Sunny in Philadelphia
From humble south Philly beginnings, this 'gang' has become the longest running sitcom in television history.
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4
How many super bowls did the Bills lose in a row?
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The Telegraph
What day did Washington cross the Delaware to surprise the Hessians?
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Ben Franklin founded the Philadelphia Contributionship, insuring homes from loss by fire.
Which founding father was instrumental in forming the US insurance industry?
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Mary Swanson
RI natives, this dull-witted duo set out on a journey to Aspen to return ____________ briefcase.
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Prince Family Paper
In attempting to increase market share, Michael Gary Scott forced this small paper supplier out of business.
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10
How many professional sports teams (NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB) does the state of NY have?
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1788
What year was the Constitution ratified?
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Ohio, North Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
What are the 4 monopolistic states for Workers Compensation?
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Chubbs Peterson
In a darkhorse effort, Happy Gilmore gained a position on the PGA tour winning the Waterbury Open with help of coach, _____________.
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Lucky Strike
What was Don Draper's preferred cigarette of choice?
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92
Wayne Gretzky scored the most goals in one NHL season - how many did he score?
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William Henry Harrison
This president gave the longest inaugural address before serving the briefest presidency. Swearing off his overcoat, hat and gloves on a cold winter day, 'Old Tippecanoe' died of pneumonia a month later.
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$80M
What was the estimated insurance payout for the Hindenburg explosion? (within $10M is correct).
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DUI
Minneapolis hockey legend, Gordon Bombay, coached District 5 to victory following what conviction?
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Iraq
Facing financial ruin, the Bluth family was investigated for building homes in what country?
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Hershey, PA
What town did Wilt Chamberlain set the record in for 100 points in one NBA game.
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