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1. Originally named Gastown, this city is the largest in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Which one?

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Answer: Vancouver

A tavern was established by "Gassy" Jack Deighton on July 1st, 1867 on the site that would grow as Gastown. Just three years later, the Colony of British Columbia surveyed the site and renamed it Granville, after the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Granville. Another fourteen years would see the site selected as the terminus for the Canadian Pacific Railway, after which it was renamed Vancouver and incorporated as a city in 1886. At the 2016 Census, Vancouver had a population of 631,486, and the Greater Vancouver Area had 2,463,431 people.

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Answer: Prince George

At the time of his birth, Prince George of Cambridge became third in line to the throne of the United Kingdom, following his grandfather (Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales), and father (Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge). Should he keep his name upon becoming king, he would be the seventh King George to sit upon the throne.

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Answer: Eureka!

'Eureka' is a transliteration of the Ancient Greek word that translates as 'I have found (it)'. While not overly commonly used, it is still an available term within the English lexicon as a means of expressing the celebration of a discovery. Archimedes was born circa 287 BC, and died circa 212 BC. One of the greatest mathematicians and physicists of his day, he is known not only for running through the streets of Syracuse naked, but also for developing what is now know as Archimedes' principle, which states: 'Any object, wholly or partially immersed in a fluid, is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.' He is also known for Archimedes' screw, an example of which is an augur.

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Answer: 1999

"1999" was the title track of the 1982 album that carried the same name. The song did not break the top 40 in either the USA or the UK on its first release, but after Prince achieved success with "Little Red Corvette" (off the same album), the song "1999" was re-promoted. The second time around it fared better, reaching number 12 in the USA and number 25 in the UK.

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Answer: Pocahontas

In March of 1613, Pocahontas was captured by some colonists and held for ransom against the Powhatan tribe. Unsatisfied with the Powhatan response, Pocahontas was held for a year at Henricus, near what is now Richmond, Virginia. While there, she met John Rolfe, whom she married on April 5th, 1614.

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Answer: Matt

Cartoonist and animator Matt Groening created "The Simpsons," which first appeared as a series of shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show" in 1987 before becoming its own series in 1989. Matt Damon began his acting career with 1988's "Mystic Pizza" and won his first Oscar (for screenwriting) with 1997's "Good Will Hunting," which also saw him nominated for Best Actor. Damon rose to superstardom over the next few years, largely due to his role as superspy Jason Bourne in "The Bourne Identity" (2002) and its sequels.

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Answer: Edinburgh

Edinburgh was founded by Edwin of Northumbria in A.D. 626. It became a Scottish town when the Northumbrians were defeated by Malcom II in 1018. Some prominent historical figures born in Edinburgh include David Hume (1711-76), Adam Smith (1723-90), Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94), and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930).

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Answer: Jude

Jude Thaddeus, son of Cleophas and Mary, was a nephew to Joseph and Mary, making Jude a blood relative to Jesus. He reputedly looked a lot like Jesus, too. He wrote the book of Jude in the New Testament.

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Answer: Karen Carpenter

The Carpenters' first album was released in 1969, and they had many years of success through the seventies and eighties.

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Answer: Rodney

Dr. Meredith Rodney McKay (a Canadian scientist) was portrayed by Canadian actor David Hewlett. The character made his first appearance in "Stargate: SG-1" during the fifth season, and then became one of the core members of the team that went through the Stargate to the Pegasus Galaxy and the Atlantis Base, establishing the spinoff series (that lasted five seasons).

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Answer: Lions

Les Lions Indomptables have been one of the most successful national sides in Africa, managing to qualify for the World Cup seven times in the first 60 years of their existence (having existed since 1956). In that time they have also won the Africa Cup of Nations on five occasions. As the lion is the national animal of Cameroon, it is more than a fitting choice for the team's nickname.

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Answer: George Armstrong Custer

Despite finishing last in his class at West Point, Custer managed to fare quite well over many campaigns as a highly effective (Union) cavalry commander. He also played a decisive role in the Appomattox Campaign, which resulted in General Lee's surrender (accepted by General Grant on April 9th, 1865). After the Civil War, Custer was sent to fight in the Indian Wars. In only his second campaign, Custer led the 7th Cavalry to a massacre at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Montana (June 25th and 26th, 1876). It came to be known as 'Custer's Last Stand'.

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Answer: Evening Star

When Venus is visible in the western sky, just after sunset, it is referred to as the 'evening star'. "The Evening Star" is a daily newspaper in Ipswich (Suffolk, England) that has been in publication since 1885. Originally named "The Star of the East", the newspaper took on the name "The Evening Star" in 1893. Edgar Allan Poe wrote "Evening Star" early in his career; it was published in "Tamerlane and Other Poems" in 1827. The text: 'Twas noontide of summer, And mid-time of night; And stars, in their orbits, Shone pale, thro' the light Of the brighter, cold moon, 'Mid planets her slaves, Herself in the Heavens, Her beam on the waves. I gazed awhile On her cold smile; Too cold- too cold for me- There pass'd, as a shroud, A fleecy cloud, And I turned away to thee, Proud Evening Star, In thy glory afar, And dearer thy beam shall be; For joy to my heart Is the proud part Thou bearest in Heaven at night, And more I admire Thy distant fire, Than that colder, lowly light.

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Answer: Time Warner

Tim Warner was formed by the joining of two companies: Warner Communications, Inc. and Time Inc. in 1990. Headquartered in New York City, the company's many subsidiaries include such well-known names as New Line Cinema, HBO, Warner Bros., CNN, DC Comics, and Castle Rock Entertainment. In the year 2000, AOL purchased Time Warner and the company name was changed to AOL Time Warner, Inc. By the year 2003, however, poor financial returns led to the dropping of 'AOL' from the company name, returning it to simply Time Warner once again.

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Answer: The Gallipoli Campaign

The Battle of Gallipoli was a defining moment in the histories of Turkey, New Zealand and Australia. For the Turkish people, it was the final attempt to defend their motherland as the Ottoman Empire crumbled. For the ANZAC countries, it has come to signify the birth of a national consciousness, and the memorial date of April 25th holds greater significance than does Remembrance Day.

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Answer: Red

A whopping 77% of national flags incorporate the colour red, although white comes in a close second at 73%. Blue claims third spot on the list with 53% of national flags sporting the colour, while yellow/gold appear on 46% of flags, just a smidgen ahead of green, which can be found on 45% of national flags.

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Answer: Obscure

The site can be found at www.obscure.co.nz. It has been in existence since 1993 as a concept and online since 1995. Obscure also acts as an event promoter and occasionally as a record label.

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Answer: Lazarus Long

Lazarus Long (AKA Dr. Lafe Hubert and Woodrow Wilson Smith) was born February 11, 1912, and, according to Heinlein's novels, is at least 2300 years old.

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Answer: Fifteen

Fifteen was formed by Jeff Ott and Jack Curran, but Ott is the only member of the band that has been with the band all the way through. Other members have included Mikey Mischief, Mark Moreno, Jean Repetto, Lucky Dog, Chris Flanagan, John Ogle, Jesse Wickman, Joe Cable, John Quintos, Scott Pierce, Jim Prior, Lisa D., and Vanessa Bain. The band's first self-titled album was released in 1990 through Lookout! Records.

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Answer: Ian Fairweather

Ian Fairweather served in both world wars, but it was during his time as a POW in Germany during WWI that he first learned to draw. After the Armistice, he studied formally for a few years before travelling the world, spending time in Canada, China, Indonesia, and Australia. Eventually, Fairweather settled on Bribie Island, where he lived the life of a hermit in a small hut, painting until he passed in 1974. A collection of his works can be seen at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney.

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Answer: General Electric

General Electric (commonly referred to as GE) was formed in 1892 as a merger between the Edison General Electric Company of Schenectady, New York and the Thomson-Houston Electric Company of Lynn, Massachusetts. Over the years, the company has gone through a few slogan changes: 1896: "Live Better electrically" 1955: "Living better electrically" 1960: "Better Living through technology" 1970: "Progress for People" and "Progress is our most important product" 1979: "We bring good things to life" 2003: "Imagination at work" GE has four main divisions: Energy, Technology Infrastructure, Capital Finance and Consumer & Industrial

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Answer: Sunglasses

'Aviator' sunglasses are so named because they were originally designed for use by military pilots (aviators) by Bausch & Lomb in 1936. If you aren't sure what they look like, go watch "Top Gun". 'Wayfarers' are generally plastic-framed (typically black), and have a silver piece at the corners. Originally made in 1952, one of the most recognizable wearers of 'wayfarers' was Roy Orbison. 'Teashades' are the name given to the sunglasses that are small-lensed with wire rims. If you are unsure how they look from that description, it might help to know that they are also called 'John Lennon' glasses.

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Answer: Spirit

"Spirit" was released by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1976, reaching number two on both the Billboard Pop Chart and the R&B Albums Chart. In addition to the album's chart success, it was also nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the American Music Awards.

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Answer: Tequila Sunrise

The Tequila Sunrise was created by Gene Sulit and originally served at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in the 1930s and '40s. There are many variations, not all of which use tequila in the recipe.

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Answer: Electra

Electra was the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra of Mycenae. When Agamemnon departed to command the Greek army against Troy, he chose to sacrifice his eldest daughter Iphigenia as a human sacrifice to Artemis, to ensure favourable winds for the fleet. Upon his return (with the Trojan priestess Cassandra), Queen Clytemnestra (and her lover Aegisthus) murdered Agamemnon (and Cassandra) for what he did. Electra and her brother Orestes, both away from home when this all happened, returned to Mycenae and discovered what happened. Together, they plot to seek their revenge on their mother for the murder of their father.

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Answer: Jimmy Malone

Jimmy is known throughout jazz circles in Southern California not only as a great jazz keyboardist, but also as a composer, producer, and sequencing artist.

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Answer: Trumpet

'Brownie' died tragically in a car accident in the early hours of June 26th, 1956, at the tender age of 25. Pianist Richard Powell and Powell's wife (who was driving) also perished in the crash.

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Answer: CrissCross

The movie was based on the novel and screenplay by Scott Sommer, and directed by Sam Menges. It is set in 1969.

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Answer: Scarlett Johansson

According to "Forbes" magazine's estimates, Scarlett Johansson quadrupled her income (calculated earnings between June 2017 and June 2018) from the previous year largely due to her role as Black Widow in a number of "Marvel Cinematic Universe" movies. And then the next year she managed to increase that amount by nearly 50% to stay atop the list.

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Answer: Totem

"Totem" premiered in Montréal, Québec on April 22nd, 2010 and was written and directed by Robert Lepage, who had also done the production "Kà" (2004). "Totem" attempts to tell humanity's story, right from its evolutionary beginnings, through to mankind's yearning to fly.

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