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The novel 1984 was written by:

Which Russian author wrote the novel "Crime and Punishment"?

Who was the ancient Greek historian known for writing "Histories," detailing the Greco-Persian Wars?

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage, connects which two bodies of water?

The term "Doppler effect" is commonly associated with which scientific phenomenon?

The Great Victoria Desert is primarily located in which country?

Which composer is known for his "Four Seasons" violin concertos?

Which African country is home to the ancient city of Timbuktu, a center of learning and trade?

What is Taylor Swift's #1 song?

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties? 

In the play "Macbeth," which three witches deliver the famous line "Double, double toil and trouble"?

Which European explorer discovered the sea route to India around the southern tip of Africa?

Who led the Bolshevik Party and played a key role in the Russian Revolution of 1917?

 A 14 oz can of frozen orange juice costs $1.92 and makes 48 oz of juice.  How much would an 8 oz glass cost?

Area of a trapezoid w/ the following measurements: parallel sides of 9 & 12 inches, non-parallel sides of 7 & 8 inches

Which mountain range spans both Spain and France and is known for its distinctive craggy peaks?

Lake Baikal, the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, is located in which country?

Which animal is the fastest?

The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, was signed in which palace?

The Hubble Space Telescope is named after which American astronomer?

What is the process by which a cell divides into two identical daughter cells?

Which branch of mathematics deals with shapes and their properties?

Which Renaissance artist painted the "School of Athens," depicting a gathering of ancient philosophers?

Which particle is responsible for carrying the electromagnetic force?

What does the acronym "AI" stand for?

The Code of Hammurabi is associated with which ancient civilization? 

Which author has the pen name of "Mark Twain?"

The principle of "survival of the fittest" is often associated with the theory of:

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Which American poet wrote "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening?"

Who painted "The Persistence of Memory," featuring melting clocks in a surreal landscape?

What is the name for the soft tissue that connects bones to other bones in a joint?

The Western Wall, an important Jewish religious site, is located in which city?