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1. All three of Columbus' ships had names. Which of these was NOT one of them?
2. "Able was I ere I saw Elba" is a palindrome that relates to which European military leader?
3. An infamous earthquake in 1906 struck which American city, located along the San Andreas fault?
4. Caligula, Nero and Titus were all rulers of what historical empire?
5. Which furnace was used by an alchemist?
6. What is the term for the eldest male who had control over all property and dependents in Ancient Roman families?
7. If you were staying at a medieval castle, what would be your most likely reason for visiting the "garderobe"?
8. Situated in the bay of Dakar (Senegal), Gorée Island was infamous for what?
9. Which radio station, in April 1982, broadcast that it was being stormed by 600 marines and its equipment was being smashed .. and was then forced off the air at gunpoint as it was broadcasting "unfair criticism"?
10. Four of the first five presidents of the United States were from the state of Virginia. Which of these nicknames is often used to describes this group of men?
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