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In a saying commonly taught to parrots, who is asked if she “wants a cracker”?
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Polly
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What adjective is often used to describe jobs that require manual labor?
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Blue-collar
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Grunting, hooting, and chest-thumping are common methods of communication for what creatures?
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Gorillas
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Sailors traditionally call out what warning when someone has fallen into the water?
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Man overboard!
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Someone who is said to be getting some "shut-eye" is doing what?
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Sleeping
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What historical figure's name is commonly shouted as a "battle cry" by people jumping from high places?
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Geronimo
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"Taurus," "Aries" and "Gemini" are three of the twelve possible responses to what cheesy pick-up line?
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What's your sign?
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According to Emily Post, children should not leave the dinner table until asking “May I please be” what?
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Excused
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By definition, which of these festive events’ attendees keep their faces covered?
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Masquerade
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Which of these exercises is most similar to a pull-up?
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Chin-up
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When a person gets unpleasant news, he is often advised, "Don't shoot the" what?
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Messenger
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A common piece of advice warns you to "be careful what you wish for" because what?
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You just might get it
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On their packaging, electronic toys commonly warn parents that what necessary items are "not included"?
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Batteries
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What two adjectives are commonly used to describe the two beds that make up bunk beds?
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Top and bottom
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Which of these common phrases is another way of saying "hurry up"?
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Shake a leg
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A school district is typically run by an administrator with what title?
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Superintendent
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In a common children’s chant, what two words traditionally precede the phrase “pants on fire”?
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Liar, liar
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A photographer who says "Show me your pearly whites!" is asking you to do what?
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Smile
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Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are usually referred to as the colors of what?
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The rainbow
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A student who is favored by a teacher is often given what derogatory label?
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Teacher's pet
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Which of these verbs has a definition meaning "to give a student a failing grade"?
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Flunk
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Most medical school require incoming students to have taken which of these subjects?
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Biology
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100 An attractive person is often said to be “easy on the” what?
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Eyes
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What cable channel regularly replays episodes of “The Young and the Restless,” “Days of Our Lives” and “General Hospital”?
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SOAPnet
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In a successful ad campaign, the city of Las Vegas reminds misbehaving visitors that "what happens here" does what?
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Stays here
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The English king Richard I got his nickname, Richard the Lion-Hearted, because he was exceptionally what?
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Brave
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Someone who is the center of public attention is said to be "in the" what?
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Limelight
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Skiplanes are aircraft specifically equipped to land on what surface?
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Snow
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In a bill passed by the U.S. Senate in May 2006, what language was unsurprisingly voted as the "national language" of the United States?
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English
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According to a popular religious saying, "The Lord giveth, and the Lord" what?
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Taketh away
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In the Goldilocks and the Three Bears fairy tale, which bear’s porridge was too hot?
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Papa Bear
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When lightning strikes one mile away, what natural event typically occurs about five seconds later?
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A clap of thunder
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The street sign "PED XING" warns drivers that pedestrians may be doing what in the road?
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Crossing
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On a standard clock face, what time is it if both the hour and minute hands are pointing straight up?
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12:00
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According to traditional etiquette, a woman should respond to a man's bow with what polite gesture?
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Curtsy
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Which of these classic toys is designed to spin rapidly on a flat surface?
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Top
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A person who overcomes bashfulness is said to have "come out of his" what?
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Shell
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Passed in several communities, "leash laws" are specifically directed at people who have their own what?
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Dog
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According to a well-known proverb, "time" accomplishes what comforting task?
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Heals all wounds
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"I'll wash and you dry" is a phrase people commonly use when sharing what household chore?
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Cleaning the dishes
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Only half a millimeter in thickness, GLAD Cling Wrap is made of what material?
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Clear plastic
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Sir Mick Jagger was officially knighted in 2003 "for services to" what art form?
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Popular music
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What kind of chips are traditionally served with salsa?
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Tortilla chips
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Public restrooms often have stations designed for parents to deal with what baby-related chore?
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Changing diapers
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When playing with an infant, what phrase do parents commonly say after exclaiming "Peek-a-boo!"?
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I see you!
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In pirate lore, X marks the spot on a map where adventurers can discover what?
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Buried treasure
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LA's claim to fame as one of the U.S.'s smoggiest cities is largely due to emissions from what?
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Cars
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By definition, a "name-dropper" seeks to impress others by frequently mentioning the names of whom?
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Famous people
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In a dictionary the term "bedroom eyes" is commonly given which of these definitions?
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Sexy look
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In order to minimize body impressions, which of these household items should be rotated regularly?
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Mattress
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By definition, which of these terms refers to a person with whom someone once had a passionate relationship?
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Old flame
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Which of these organizations is considered one of our country's "armed forces"?
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US Marine Corps
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What upbeat advertising icon is an oversized beverage pitcher with a tendency to smash through walls?
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Kool-Aid Man
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According to a well-known phrase, a person who is extremely excited is said to be feeling "as high as a" what?
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Kite
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Homeowners buy surge protectors to protect their possessions from unexpected surges of what?
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Electric current
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According to a popular phrase, an unlikely event is predicted to occur "when hell" does what?
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Freezes over
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By definition, a "birdbrain" is a person who has which of the following attributes?
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Foolishness
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"Gold digger" is an unflattering label for a person who gets into a relationship for what foolish reason?
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Money
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A person who is "flapping his gums" is doing what incessantly?
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Talking
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"A bottle of white, a bottle of red" is the first line of the aptly-titled Billy Joel song "Scenes From" what place?
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An Italian Restaurant
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According to a well-known saying, "two wrongs don't make a" what?
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Right
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An actor who receives a "callback" has been asked to do what for a second time?
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Audition for a role
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Which of these sound effects is usually associated with the sound made by a cash register?
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Ka-ching!
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What great American is often referred to as the "father of our country"?
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George Washington
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In hotel lingo, a room with two beds is usually called a what?
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Double
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Each year, approximately 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for bites from what household pets?
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Dogs
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A person typically calls out "heads" or "tails" when participating in what activity?
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Flipping a coin
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According to legend, the Himalayas are home to a tall freakishly hairy creature called the "abominable" what?
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Snowman
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Due to the geographical areas they represented, the opposing sides of the U.S. Civil War were known by what names?
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The North and the South
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Which of these traditional Native American structures is usually made from blocks of packed snow?
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Igloo
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What adjective is commonly used to refer to a type of exam in which students can refer to their notes?
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Open-book
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A very thin person is said to be "nothing but skin and" what?
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Bones
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Which of these quotations refers to a famous 1836 battle that took place in Texas?
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Remember the Alamo!
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At a 2003 MTV awards show, Britney Spears shared a now-infamous onstage kiss with what well-known diva?
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Madonna
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Which of these 2005 movies depicts aliens attacking Earth?
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War of the Worlds
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In reference to his countless bestsellers, prolific novelist Stephen King is nicknamed the "Master of" what?
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Horror
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In the 1990s, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti formed what famous trio?
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The Three Tenors
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In 1987 U2 spent 17 weeks on the Billboard charts with the song "I Still Haven't Found" what?
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What I'm Looking For
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Launched in the U.S. in 1998, a best-selling series of hit-packed CDs is titled "Now That's What I Call" what?
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Music!
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In a classic movie musical, a plucky nun named Maria sings, "The hills are alive with the sound of" what?
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Music
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In the 1997 film "Volcano," Tommy Lee Jones tries to save Los Angeles before the city is inundated with what?
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Lava
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College students are often said to be "cramming" when preparing for what?
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Final exams
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By definition, a co-ed institution is open to whom?
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Both men and women
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At college, students traditionally hoard rolls of quarters for which of these necessities?
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Doing Laundry
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At commencement, students are traditionally called up one-by-one to receive their what?
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Diplomas
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Whose signature is often found on a college diploma?
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School president
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Which of these school examinations usually does not require the use of paper or writing materials?
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Oral exam
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A student who has "maxed out" his parents' credit cards has done what?
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Used up all the credit
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Which of these phrases usually precedes the playful warning "Don't let the bedbugs bite"?
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Good night
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As a sign of commitment to their chosen calling, who are commonly required to take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience?
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Nuns
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In chess, which of the following is usually spoken to indicate the end of a game?
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Checkmate
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According to a well-known saying, "A good man is hard to" what?
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Find
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Which of theswe comic book heroes appropriately wears a red, white and blue costume?
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Captain America
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What nonsense word ends the common cheer that begins, "hip, hip"?
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Hooray!
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A toddler is commonly placed in a booster seat while engaged in what activity?
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Eating
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A door that reads "push" on one side typically has what command on the opposite side?
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Pull
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When acccepting returned merchandise, a store clerk often asks for what type of documentation?
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Sales
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Characterized by anxiety and insecurity, men suffering from "male menopause" are typically in what stage of life?
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Middle age
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At a high school, which of these rooms is typically off limits to students?
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Teachers' lounge
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By definition, a justice of the peace is an official authorized to do which of the following?
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Perform marriages
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By definition, what type of entertainers do not speak during a performance?
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Mimes
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Which of these annual competitions traditionally awards a jewel-encrusted crown to its winner?
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Miss America Pageant
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Which of these creatures is commonly given the command "giddy-up" to get it to move faster?
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Horse
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Leonardo da Vinci's classic fresco "The Last Supper" depicts a famous scene from what source?
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The Bible
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What question often appears on the rear of a commercial vehicle so that, if needed, other drivers can report it?
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How's my driving?
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A common way of sweetly asking a person for a favor is to say "pretty please, with a cherry " where?
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Top
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In the famous Tweety Bird saying, "I tawt I taw a puddy tat," the term "puddy tat" refers to what irksome creature?
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A cat
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People often use the phrase "all thumbs" to describe a person who is what?
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Uncoordinated
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A newly purchased automobile with numerous defects is commonly known as a what?
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Lemon
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Which of the following phrases is a common way of saying "You were right and I was wrong"?
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I stand corrected
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Someone who needs to keep a secret is often told that "mum's the" what?
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Word
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Which of these animal-inspired adjectives means "immense" or "massive"?
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Elephantine
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A person who is called a "spring chicken" is being described as what?
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Young
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A person who is extremely smart is often jokingly said to have what brainy job title?
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Rocket
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Which of these phrases is commonly used to tell someone that it's time to go to bed?
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Lights Out
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Someone who says things just to make you angry is said to be "pushing your" what?
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Buttons
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TTFN, which means "ta ta for now," is common Internet shorthand for what?
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Good bye
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Which of these French phrases best describes someone who is completely unclothed?
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au naturel
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In the military, a superior officer is traditionally greeted with what respectful gesture?
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A salute
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According to a popular saying, "truth is stranger than" what?
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Fiction
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Illusionists often remind their audiences that "the hand is quicker than" what?
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The eye
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Because it is a central component of many diets, which of these basic foods is often referred to as the "staff of life"?
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Bread
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Which of these phrases is commonly used to refer to someone who has a lot of power and influence?
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Mover and shaker
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Enacted by many states, Clean Indoor Air Acts restrict which of these frowned-upon activities?
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Smoking
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In the '60s and '70s, the U.S. experienced a drastic relaxation in standards of romantic behavior known as what?
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The sexual revolution
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The American Dental Association recommends that people replace what at least every three to four months?
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Toothbrush
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On a party invitation, what phrase often indicates a formal dress code?
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Black tie
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What modern convenience has the primary function of dispensing money?
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ATM
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A teen who has "broken curfew" has committed which of these acts?
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Stayed out too late
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In reference to a memorable phrase from the ceremony, wedding vows are commonly known as what?
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I dos
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Students who misbehave in class are traditionally sent to what dreaded location as punishment?
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Principal's office
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In ancient Rome, gladiators typically fought where?
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In a arena
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Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947 using what mode of transportation?
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Airplane
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The tiny wrinkles that form around the corners of eyes are called what?
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Crow's feet
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According to a common myth, you can hear the ocean if you hold what up to your ear?
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Seashell
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A person who assists a touring rock band with their equipment is called a what?
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Roadie
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For security purposes, airport personnel often ask travelers what question about their luggage?
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Did you pack your own bags?
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People often encourage others to stop talking by saying "bite your" what?
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Tongue
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According to legend, King Arthur met at his storied Round Table with a fellowship of what noble men?
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Knights
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According to a well known piece of advice, "if you want something done right, you have to" what?
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Do it yourself
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People playing "tonsil hockey" are doing what?
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Kissing
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In the U.S., millions of chocolates are sold each year in Valentine's Day boxes shaped like what?
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Hearts
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In the classic kids' story "The Three Little Pigs," what adjectives are used to describe the villainous wolf?
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Big, bad
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In the book of Genesis, who is Adam referring to when he says "She shall be called Woman"?
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Eve
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"Batter up!" is an exclamation commonly associated with what sport?
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Baseball
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What national park's Web site includes a confession that the park's name sounds "forbidding and gloomy"?
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Death Valley
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During Fleet Week, many U.S. coastal cities host thousands of what uniform-clad professionals?
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Navy sailors
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According to an old saying that promotes cheerfulness, the body uses more muscles to frown than it does to do what?
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Smile
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Popular in the 1950's, a "drive-in" is an establishment people typically visit to do what?
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Movie
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Peanut butter is commonly sold in two varieties, creamy and what?
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Chunky
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A crime that is easily solved is commonly described as being what kind of "case"?
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Open-and-shut
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In a famous Shakespeare scene, what creatures chant "Double, double, toil and trouble" over a bubbling cauldron?
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Witches
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An unprepared person placed in a difficult situation is said to have been "thrown" to what animals?
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Lions
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The question "Why the long face?" is typically directed at whom?
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A person who looks sad
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According to a well-known proverb, "when life hands you lemons," you should do what?
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Make lemonade
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A classic Aesop fable that warns about the evils of misleading the public is called "The Boy Who Cried" what?
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Wolf
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Which of these soups typically contains pieces of pasta that are shaped like letters?
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Alphabet soup
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In a criminal trial, juries are usually asked to choose between what two verdicts?
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Guilty and "not guilty"
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A person who is darning a pair of socks is doing what to them?
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Mending
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On the day of the wedding, it is considered bad luck for the groom to see whom before the ceremony?
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The bride
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To determine where they should be seated, arriving wedding ceremony guests are often asked what question?
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Bride or groom?
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At a wedding, what is the name for the period during which pre-dinner drinks and hors d'oeuvres are served?
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Cocktail hour
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The car that whisks newlyweds away from the reception traditionally features a sign with what phrase?
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Just Married
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At a wedding service, the minister traditionally begins with which of these greetings?
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Dearly beloved
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A wedding invitation that includes a "plus one" allows the invitee to do what?
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Bring a guest
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At wedding receptions, the bride and groom traditionally kiss when guests do what to their champagne glasses?
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clink together (check)
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None
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In a common phrase, which of the following is described as being cold and hard?
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Cash
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"Say cheese!" is a familiar phrase used by photographers to encourage their subjects to do what?
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Smile
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According to a classic Frank Sinatra song, what two things "go together like a horse and carriage"?
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Love and marriage
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At New Year's Eve parties, what to partygoers often chant during the waning seconds before midnight?
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
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In a classic nursery rhyme, who is irreparably damaged after having "a great fall"?
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Humpty Dumpty
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May I cut in? is a polite request traditionally made when interrupting a couple doing what?
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Dancing
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What creatures are the stars of "Meow Mix House," a 2006 reality series on Animal Planet?
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Cats
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A classic Aesop's fable involving a helpful mouse teaches that "good things come in" what?
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Small packages
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Because it would pose a threat to children, which of these is not commonly found in a petting zoo?
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Lion
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In "The Wizard of Oz," a bewildered Dorothy tells Toto, "I have a feeling we're not in" what place "anymore"?
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Kansas
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Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy and Judd Nelson belonged to a youthful group of 1980s actors known by what name?
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Brat Pack
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In the 1956 movie "Moby Dick," Captain Ahab's dying words are "I spit my last breath at thee, thou damned" what?
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Whale
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In "Top Gun," Tom Cruise plays a daredevil pilot who memorably rhymes, "I feel the need...the need for" what?
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Romance
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Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson learn the joys of parenting in the 1987 comedy "Three Men and a" what?
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Baby
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Which of these gadgets is often equipped with a mute button?
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TV remote
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In 1621, native Americans shared their first Thanksgiving feast with whom?
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Pilgrims
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According to a common proverb, which of the following can't you do with your cake?
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Have it and eat it, too
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Has she had work done? is often asked about a celeb who may have had what?
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Plastic surgery
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Staring contests are simple competitions in which two participants wait for the other person to do what first?
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Blink
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Which of these signs would most likely be posted at an express checkout line in a supermarket?
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Ten items or fewer
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In a 1982 song, the forward-thinking Prince declared he was going to do what "like it's 1999"?
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Party
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Gardenburger is a popular grocery store brand that specializes in what particular type of food?
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Meatless
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In the 19th century, Buffalo Bill Cody created a popular show that celebrated the romance of what American region?
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The Wild West
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A student who does extremely well on an exam is said to have passed it with what?
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Flying colors
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We all fall down! is the last line of what well-known children's song?
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Ring around the Rosie
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What creature makes use of the two-piece hyoid bone located in its throat to produce a mighty roar that can be heard for miles?
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Lion
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Which of these phrases commonly describes a jury that has not yet reached a decision?
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The jury's still out
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In high school, a student who ranks "first in her class" gets that honor for which of these accomplishments?
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Receiving good grades
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When swearing to tell the truth in court, a witness traditionally does what?
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Raises his right hand
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In the Bible, Moses famously leads his people out of Egypt by doing what to the Red Sea?
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Parting it
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