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1. Everyone has heard of Lizzie Borden. What happened to her?
2. Which King of the United Kingdom lost the American colonies to independence before succumbing to a serious mental illness?
3. Joe McCarthy, creator of 'McCarthyism', seems to satisfy the definition of paranoia. What state did he represent in the Senate?
4. Which Roman emperor murdered his wife and his mother?
5. Which emperor had a strong attachment to his sister (he was also known for his cruelty and insanity)?
6. Which emperor, also quite probably mad, considered renaming Rome before he was ultimately killed?
7. The instability suffered by which actress may have some connection with the fact that her mother spent many years in an asylum?
8. The wife of which author also spent many years in an asylum?
9. This self-proclaimed 'wise man' was famous for his debauchery (among other things). Ultimately, he was murdered. Who is he?
10. Howard Hughes is now known more for his madness than for his wealth or accomplishment. What movie studio did he at one time control?
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