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1. After over 30 years of well guarded secrecy, the identity of Watergate's "Deep Throat" has been uncovered. Who, according to "Vanity Fair", has reluctantly acknowledged the role?
2. Dan Wheldon won his first Indy 500 on Sunday May 29th but the media attention was focused on the driver who came in fourth. Why?
3. This week marks the release of "Cinderella Man" starring Russell Crowe, as what famous Depression Era boxer?
4. In his new book "The Survivor", author John Harris says about his subject that "on important matters, his real sentiments always surfaced, no matter how his staff had to keep him on message." What former U.S. president does he write about?
5. Some iconic places were not meant to last forever as is this place, which closed this week after 69 years. Which was it?
6. The U.S. National Trust for Historic Preservation has mounted a rescue campaign to save for the first time a place outside of the United States borders. What historic place has been put on the list of America's Most Endangered Historic Places?
7. The first single of Coldplay's third album "X & Y" bowed at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming the first top 10 entry for a British band since the Beatles. What is the name of this single?
8. Following a referendum in France where citizens voted against ratifying the EU constitution, French President Chirac fired his prime minister and replaced him with whom?
9. Democracy is spreading throughout China, at least in the arena of television. One of the most popular shows with an estimated 210 million viewers last week is a national singing contest where viewers can vote American Idol style. What is the unusual name of the show?
10. In one odd newstory, what famous American has threatened to sue a barber shop owner who collected his hair after a trim and sold it for $3000?
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