[Ans] Whose likeness is depicted on the Purple Heart?

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On this day in 1782, General George Washington, the commander in chief of the Continental Army, created the original Purple Heart, designated as the “Badge of Military Merit”. The Purple Heart award is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, containing a profile of General George Washington. The Order of the Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war.

[Answer] Whose likeness is depicted on the Purple Heart?

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...On this day in 1782, General George Washington, the commander in chief of the Continental Army, created the original Purple Heart, designated as the “Badge of Military Merit”. The Purple Heart award is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, containing a profile of General George Washington. The Order of the Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to soldiers who have suffered maltreatment as prisoners of war.

[Answer] Whose most famous role was Professor Harold Hill in "The Music Man?"

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...Robert Preston's acting career spanned decades. He struggled to get his career off the ground through the 1940s until director Cecil B. DeMille cast him in numerous films. After working on Broadway for a stint, his big break came when he was cast in the 1957 musical "The Music Man," for which he won a Tony Award. He would repeat the roll in the film version in 1962, where his portrayal of Professor Harold Hill would immortalize him in the entertainment industry. Source: IMDb.com

[Answer] Whose language and culture is the center of festivities during the National Eisteddfod?

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...One of the largest celebrations of the year, the week of the National Eisteddfod is a festival held in Wales at the start of August each year. The festival is a nation-wide celebration of the language and culture of Wales. The festivities include stalls and shops for shopping and long lines to obtain a look at artisans' wares. Food, music, arts and crafts, design and architecture are highlighted throughout this national festival. Source: VisitWales.com

[Answer] Whose song about "nasty boys" won Favorite Soul/R&B Single at the American Music Awards in 1987?

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...Janet Jackson's single from her album "Control" peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 3 and reached No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs. "Nasty" would become one of Janet's signature songs. Jackson said it was a real incident that inspired the song. When walking from her hotel to the recording studio, groups of men would shout inappropriate comments at her. The song's signature line became a symbol against misogyny: "No, my first name ain't baby, it's Janet...Ms. Jackson if you're nasty." Janet wrote the song with the help of her producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Source: SongFacts. com

[Ans] Whose presidential campaign promised, "A chicken in every pot"?

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It wasn't just chicken. During the presidential campaign of 1928, a circular published by the Republican Party claimed that if Herbert Hoover won there would be “a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage.“ Despite a landslide victory over Alfred Smith, the Republican Party's promise of prosperity was derailed seven months after Hoover took the oath of office. The stock market crash of 1929 plunged the country into the Great Depression and people eventually lost confidence in Hoover. With the Depression at its lowest point, voters elected Franklin D. Roosevelt to replace Hoover in 1932.

[Answer] Whose presidential campaign promised, "A chicken in every pot"?

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...It wasn't just chicken. During the presidential campaign of 1928, a circular published by the Republican Party claimed that if Herbert Hoover won there would be “a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage.“ Despite a landslide victory over Alfred Smith, the Republican Party's promise of prosperity was derailed seven months after Hoover took the oath of office. The stock market crash of 1929 plunged the country into the Great Depression and people eventually lost confidence in Hoover. With the Depression at its lowest point, voters elected Franklin D. Roosevelt to replace Hoover in 1932.

[Answer] 1. The Golden Parakeet, an extraordinarily beautiful little bird whose very existence is now threatened, is found in which area of South America?

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...1. Rocky Mountains area of Colorado 2. Amazon basin of Brazil 3. Hudson Fjord area of New York Bay 4. South-east Mexico Sadly this lovely bird's very existence is threatened by deforestation, flooding and the illegal trade of bird smuggling in the Amazon. It's heartbreaking. The Golden Parakeet's colouring is mostly all a lovely shade of yellow, but with green-tipped wings. Its diet consists of fruit, wild maize, buds, seeds and flowers. A sociable little creature, the birds all live, sleep, feed and sleep together. Amazingly so, after their eggs are hatched, the parents are helped by other birds in the group in the rearing of the small chicks. How cute is that? They're little avian hippies.

[Ans] Whose grave is widely said to carry a curse against whoever disturbs it?

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William Shakespeare is buried in Holy Trinity Church in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England. Apparently, Shakespeare had an unusual obsession with burial and a fear of exhumation. Those visiting his tomb, will notice a sign on his grave that is believed to be penned by William Shakespeare himself. The inscription is in fact, a curse that reads: “Good friend for Jesus sake forbeare, To dig the dust enclosed here. Blessed be the man that spares these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones.”

[Answer] Whose grave is widely said to carry a curse against whoever disturbs it?

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...William Shakespeare is buried in Holy Trinity Church in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England. Apparently, Shakespeare had an unusual obsession with burial and a fear of exhumation. Those visiting his tomb, will notice a sign on his grave that is believed to be penned by William Shakespeare himself. The inscription is in fact, a curse that reads: “Good friend for Jesus sake forbeare, To dig the dust enclosed here. Blessed be the man that spares these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones.”

[Answer] 10. A person whose eyesight is extremely weak, might be called as blind as a ____.

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...1. Mussel 2. Beaver 3. Bat 4. Mole The eyesight of moles is highly dubious but it's bats that caught our attention as 'blindfliers'. With all that salty seawater there can be little use for a pair of eyes in the anatomy of a mussel, but good eyesight does not seem to be a major requirement for a mollusc, either.

[Answer] 5. What is the novel of the mid-20th century whose title famously reflects a no-win situation?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. What is the novel of the mid-20th century whose title famously reflects a no-win situation? "

...1. Catch 22 2. Altitude Abroad 3. My Mortal Enemy 4. Under Stress This title phrase has become internationally synonymous with absurdist revolts in the 1960s, as well as many people's sense of overwhelming impotence in the face of invisible, impersonal powers.

[Ans] Whose famous last words were, "I have a terrific headache."?

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On this day in 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the longest serving president in American history passed away. "I have a terrific headache." Those were Franklin Delano Roosevelt's final words. He died a few hours later of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 63 years old. FDR had presided over the Great Depression and most of World War II, and the stress had taken its toll on his health. Within hours of Roosevelt's passing, Vice President Harry S. Truman was summoned to the White House where he took the oath of office.

[Answer] 1. Number eight: "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" is done by a group whose lead singer was Sting. Name this arresting group.

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...1. Duran Duran 2. The Police 3. The Clash 4. The Cars This song is from the album "Zenyatta Mondatta". While "De Do Do Do ,De Da Da Da" was a top ten hit in the UK (UK Singles Chart) and the USA (Billboard Hot 100), but the song that won a Grammy from the album was the instrumental "Behind My Camel". An interesting aside: "Zenyatta Mondatta" was the only Police album not to make Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

[Answer] Whose name did Johnny Depp have tattooed on his arm in 1990?

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...Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder famously began dating after meeting at the New York premiere of Great Balls of Fire! in 1989 when he was 27 and she was 18. They went on their first date two months later. They also went on to appear in the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands together. Depp was so enthusiastic about Ryder that he inked “Winona Forever” on his arm. Well, the pleasant feelings started deteriorating and by mid-1993, they’ve had enough of themselves. What happened to the tattoo? It now reads “Wino Forever”.

[Ans] Whose name did Johnny Depp have tattooed on his arm in 1990?

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Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder famously began dating after meeting at the New York premiere of Great Balls of Fire! in 1989 when he was 27 and she was 18. They went on their first date two months later. They also went on to appear in the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands together. Depp was so enthusiastic about Ryder that he inked “Winona Forever” on his arm. Well, the pleasant feelings started deteriorating and by mid-1993, they’ve had enough of themselves. What happened to the tattoo? It now reads “Wino Forever”.

[Ans] Who is the only U.S. President whose grandmother outlived him?

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John F. Kennedy's grandmother not only outlived him, but was never told about her grandson's assassination. John F. Kennedy's grandmother died at the age of 98 without learning that her grandson, the late President John F. Kennedy, had been assassinated. The tragic news of the late President’s death had been kept from her by relatives who feared the shock might kill her. Mrs. Josephine Mary Hannon Fitzgerald, maternal grandmother of President Kennedy was the widow of John F. Fitzgerald, former Mayor of Boston.

[Answer] Who is the only U.S. President whose grandmother outlived him?

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...John F. Kennedy's grandmother not only outlived him, but was never told about her grandson's assassination. John F. Kennedy's grandmother died at the age of 98 without learning that her grandson, the late President John F. Kennedy, had been assassinated. The tragic news of the late President’s death had been kept from her by relatives who feared the shock might kill her. Mrs. Josephine Mary Hannon Fitzgerald, maternal grandmother of President Kennedy was the widow of John F. Fitzgerald, former Mayor of Boston.

[Answer] 10. 'Of man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, (...)'

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...1. 'The Rape of the Lock' (by Alexander Pope) 2. 'Paradise Lost' (by John Milton) 3. 'Brut' (by Layamon) 4. 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' (by George Gordon, Lord Byron)

[Answer] 7. This word has two meanings: 1.) A climbing palm whose stems are used for wickerwork. 2.) A cane?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. This word has two meanings: 1.) A climbing palm whose stems are used for wickerwork. 2.) A cane?"

...1. Ratline 2. Ratteen 3. Rattan 4. Ratter