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1. What planet was discovered in 1846 by English astronomer John Couch Adams following mathematical calculations by French astronomer Urbain Le Verrier?
2. What scientist gave a lecture called 'Thoughts on Ray Variations' in London in 1846?
3. What General and future US President was the hero in the Battle of Palo Alto on May 8?
4. In Paris, in 1846, a new brass-reed instrument was invented by Belgian Adolphe Sax. What was it called?
5. Which state was admitted to the Union as a non-slave state on December 28?
6. 'The Damnation of Faust' by this composer was first performed in Paris on December 6.
7. In 1846, the novel 'Typee' was published by this American author.
8. In 1846, explorer Charles Sturt's two-year foray into this country's Stony Desert came to an end.
9. In late 1846, 87 immigrants led by George and Jacob Donner set out for California from Independence, Missouri. Numerous members died when they became trapped in what mountain range?
10. In 1846, the Pennsylvania Railroad was begun between these two cities.
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