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1. Princess Grace of Monaco was what former movie star? (Hint: Her last movie was the 1956 film "High Society" with Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.)
2. What American Indian tribe is associated with the 'Trail of Tears'? (Hint: This tribe was marched from their homes in what is now western Georgia in 1838 to a reservation in Oklahoma.)
3. After the Titanic sank, in what country were most recovered victims buried? (Hint: Many of the victims were buried in a cemetery in the city of Halifax.)
4. What was the name of the computer that beat World Chess Champion Gary Kasparov in a chess match in 1997? (Hint: This was an IBM supercomputer.)
5. A serious accident at the U.S. nuclear plant located on Three Mile Island in 1979 almost resulted in a core meltdown. The plant is located in what U.S. state? (Hint: This plant was built on an island in the middle of the Susquehanna River.)
6. Which of these men was NOT a pro baseball manager? (Hint: He is sometimes referred to as "Papa Bear.")
7. Income taxes in the United States were imposed briefly during the U.S. Civil War period but were then discontinued. In what year was the modern continuous U.S. income tax started? (Hint: Woodrow Wilson was the U.S. president at the time.)
8. What top-level gangster was murdered outside Sparks Steak House in New York City in 1985? (Hint: He was succeeded by John Gotti.)
9. The official hymn of the U.S. Marine Corp starts off with the line "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli." In what modern-day country is Tripoli located? (Hint: This is not the one in Northern Lebanon.)
10. What famous U.S. memorial did Maya Lin design? (Hint: Her design at first generated much controversy and opposition, but now it is widely acclaimed.)
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