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did not know that! Who is Henry I?
This famous french director appeared in the Spielberg movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind".
Who is Francois Truffaut?This man was known as Marion Morrison?
Jackmeister wrote: This man was known as Marion MorrisonWho is John Wayne?
John Wayne was famous for his portrayal of U.S. Marshall Rooster Cogburn in 'True Grit'. Whose novel was the movie based on?
Who is Charles Portis?Rocks are divided into these three categories, depending on how they were formed.
What are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic?This cartoon character used to mine rocks at the quarry, and had a pet dinosaur called Dino.
who is Fred Flintstone?
As in the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories, the term "deduction" is misused. Like medical diagnosticians, hunters and yes, detectives, what Holmes actually uses is neither deduction nor induction, but a third form of inference called __________.
As in the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories, the term "deduction" is misused. Like medical diagnosticians, hunters and yes, detectives, what Holmes actually uses is neither deduction nor induction, but a third form of inference called __________.
What is inductive reasoning?Sherlock Holmes greatest rival, often called the "Napolean of Crime"
Who is James Moriarty?
In the game of thrones series, Valar Morghulis translates to ____________.
In the game of thrones series, Valar Morghulis translates to ____________.
What is "all men must die?"The world's fastest snake
What is a black mamba?This popular British soap has been on TV since 1960.
What is Coronation Street?
This Swedish journalist and writer was best known for writing the "Millennium series" of crime novels, which were published posthumously.
This Swedish journalist and writer was best known for writing the "Millennium series" of crime novels, which were published posthumously.
Who is Steig Larsson?In pencils, it's mistakenly called lead
What is graphite?This is the most common standard paper size in the world.
What is the ISO system (A, B, C, etc).This tree is also called madrona, and sheds its skin but keeps its leaves.
What is Arbutus?A series of books by Eoin Colfer, described as "Die Hard - with Fairies!"
Beth wrote: "This is the language that began with a German invasion in 5th century AD"What is English? is correct.
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rock, which I had never heard of before now
This reproduces sounds at a distance by converting it into electrical impulses for transmission.
What is a sucker?On this day in history in 1431, this person was martyred?
who is Joan of Arc?Today this King married his 3rd wife, only beheading his second 11 days prior
Who is Henry VIII?Who is the current mayor of Toronto alleged to be a crack-smoker and all round goof!
Who is Rob Ford?This series of books features a land called Westeros and three dragons.
:) What is "A Song of Ice and Fire"?
This English music producer worked with a band of four lads from Liverpool.
What is The Song of Fire and Ice?This person is known as the father of mystery stories. Among his works are The Moonstone and The Lady in White.
Who is George Martin? (I like it when I don't have to look up the answer!!)This former Beatle recently visited Graceland and left a guitar pick "so Elvis could play guitar in heaven".
Who is Paul McCartney?This fictional band, known as the Prefab Four, (Nasty, Stig, Dirk & Barry) were featured in mockumentary called, "All You Need is Cash" featuring their hit singles: "I Must Be In Love"; "Cheese and Onions", and who can forget, "Piggy In The Middle"
Who are the Rutles?This author is known as the father of mystery stories. Among his works are The Moonstone and The Lady in White.
Who is Wilkie Collins?He ignited fires on the bestsellers lists with his wheepy novels, including "The Notebook" and "A Walk to Remember"
Who is Nicholas Sparks? This person currently has the most olympic gold medals in the U.S..
Who is Michael Philips? This person has won the oscar last year for Best Actor.
Who is Daniel Day Lewis?This actor is associated with the craze for coonskin hats when he played Daniel Boone
Who is Fess Parker? The prolific mystery/thriller author signed a contract in 2009 to co-author 11 adult books and 6 books for children by the end of 2012.
Who is James Patterson? She currently holds the Miss America title.
Who is Mallory Hagen of New York.This comedian had his show taken off of ABC in 2002 after making controversial comments about 9/11 terrorists.
Who is Bill Maher?This New York mayor played a pivotal role in the immediate response to 9/11.
Who is A.A. Milne?Which Canadian city is the "Winnie" in Winnie-The-Pooh named after?
What is Winnipeg? This television celebrity who hosted the game show "Let's Make a Deal" from 1963 to 1977 came from chilly Winnipeg, Canada.
Got to love game show hosts that are Canadian!Who is Monty Hall?
Hailing from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, this Canadian hosts the wonderful show, "Jeopardy!"
Who is Alec Tribec?Who said "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"?
I think it was my ex! (just kidding)Who is William Congreve?
The track "Hells Bells" is the first track on the album "Back in Black" by which Australian band?
Who is William Congreve?Actress, Born in New York, 1982. Popular for the Princess Diaries movies
Who is Anne Hathaway
Volcanic regin in Russia,
Volcanic regin in Russia,
What is Sakhalin Oblast?Which english band is currently touring on their "50 and Counting..." tour?
Who is Cal Ripken, Jr?Who is the most famous inmate of the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane?
Hannibal LechterMystery author who worked as a Pinkerton before turning to writing hard-boiled crime fiction
Who is Dashiell Hammett?This British chef was born in Scotland, and almost ended up playing professional football before turning to cooking. He has about 5 different series all going on various channels here and in the UK.
Who is Gordon Ramsey?A Hungarian inventor created this puzzling toy
Who is Erno Rubik?This company developed the very first credit card.
Who is Lou Gehrig?He was King of Prussia and a grandson of George I of Great Britain
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