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1. History
Which Roman emperor is remembered for reputedly wanting to make his horse a consul?
2. Literature
What is the name given to a lyric poem of (usually) alternative two-line stanzas on a variety of themes, especially death?
3. Sci/Tech
This acute ailment is a bacterial inflammatory infection of the kidneys and renal pelvis, mostly caused by a lower urinary tract infection. It involves fever, and in the worst cases, loin pain and frequent painful urination. What is it called?
4. Geography
This city is located on the banks of the River Rhine. It is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. It is also renowned for its gastronomy: sauerkraut, baekerhoffe and sausages. What is its name?
5. History (again!)
Pontiac: Everyone knows the name, right? Cars, of course! But there was a famous Pontiac in American history. What does that name refer to?
6. Animals
The shedding of skin, fur or feathers by an an animal is known as what?
7. Sci/Tech: Botany
This flower is best-known, colloquially, as the "ghost in the graveyard" and is, of course, best found growing in rural graveyards. It belongs to the lily family and can be found in the desert regions of Mexico and the southwestern parts of the USA. It is parent to the Joshua Tree. What is it called?
8. Religion
Simon the Apostle may have been one of them. They were a group of Jewish people in Palestine, led by Judas of Galilee. Some even say that Jesus was one of them. What is the name of that sect?
9. Hobbies: French Food
This delicious fish soup is made with a lot of different types of fish, potatoes, onion, garlic, and white wine. It is a specialty of Brittany. What is it called?
10. Music
What is the term that defines singing WITHOUT instrumental accompaniment?
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