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message 2051: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments It's actually Fall River (no "s"). :-)

What are the Borden murders?

While we are in New England, this New England town has had a yearly marathon reading of "Moby Dick" for 22 years.


message 2052: by Betsy (last edited May 04, 2018 10:22AM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments (You're right, and I've been to Fall River. Got up too early.)

What is New Bedford?

This Illinois town on the Mississippi was the home of the Mormons under Joseph Smith until his death.


message 2053: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is Nauvoo?

"From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever" is attributed to this Native American.


message 2054: by Betsy (last edited May 04, 2018 06:41PM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments Who is Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce?

The victory of Mexico over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 is celebrated on this day.


message 2055: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is Cinco de Mayo?

In 1705, copper was discovered in this state. Later, the copper mine became the infamous New-Gate Prison of the Revolutionary War.


message 2056: by Betsy (last edited May 05, 2018 07:22AM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is Connecticut?

This former prison in Philadelphia was once the largest and most expensive built in the U.S, and was known for its efforts at rehabilitation, instead of solely for punishment.


message 2057: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) What is Philadelphia House of Correction.

The Beatles last live concert was held in this baseball park in August 1966.


message 2058: by Betsy (last edited May 05, 2018 11:17AM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments That's not the correct answer although it used some of the same ideas. The correct answer is Eastern State Penitentiary, which was in operation from 1829-1971.

What was Candlestick Park?


message 2059: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments I assume the question to Betsy's answer is "What is Eastern State Penitentiary?"

I think the correct question to Richard's answer is "What is Candlestick Park?"

The westernmost battle of the Civil War was fought at Picacho Pass on April 15, 1862 in this territory (now state).


message 2060: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) what is arizona?

which battleship lies on the bottom of the Pearl Harbour, Hawaii as a memorial?


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Barbara (goodreadscombarb-ken) | 10 comments What is the Arizona?

Hedy Lamar helped invent this scientific device for war and peace.


message 2062: by Betsy (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What eventually became Wi-Fi or spread spectrum technology?

This sports event was delayed by the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989.


message 2063: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) What was the 1989 World Series?

This book by Dan Brown was set in the Vatican.


message 2064: by Betsy (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is Angels and Demons?

This book/film deals with supposed supernatural encounters in Point Pleasant, WV.


Luvtoread (Trying to catch up) | 4042 comments What is The Mothman Prophecies?

This film brought Richard Gere fame in a very small but impt. role in a dark suspenseful 1970's movie.


message 2066: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is Looking for Mr. Goodbar?

Some of us think of Jethro Tull as an English rock band. The original Jethro Tull invented this agricultural tool that improved the efficiency of farming and led to increased yields.


Luvtoread (Trying to catch up) | 4042 comments What is the Seed Drill?

This textile became a major industry after the year 1000 A D.


message 2068: by Betsy (last edited May 06, 2018 08:00AM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is silk?

This Jordanian archaeological site from the Nabatean Kingdom was featured in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.'


message 2069: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is Petra? (Film does not do it justice!)

This Great Lake is located entirely within the border of the United States.


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Betsy | 11632 comments What is Lake Michigan?

This famous freighter was lost with all hands on Lake Superior in November, 1975.


message 2071: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) What is the Edmund Fitzgerald?

Who had a hit song about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald?


Luvtoread (Trying to catch up) | 4042 comments Who is Gordon Lightfoot?

This horrific disease broke out in 1976 in Philadelphia.


message 2073: by Betsy (last edited May 06, 2018 03:14PM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is Legionnaire's Disease?

This disease devastated war-torn Europe and other parts of the world in 1918-20.


message 2074: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is the "Spanish" flu? (Not just Europe, but the US, too -about 675,000 Americans died during this pandemic)

This disease was officially declared eradicated in 1979.


message 2075: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) What is Spanish Influenza?

This fleet of 130 ships that sailed from A Coruña in late May 1588, under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, with the purpose of escorting an army from Flanders to invade England


Luvtoread (Trying to catch up) | 4042 comments What is the Spanish Armada?

This medical disorder has documented as many as 200 sleep attacks in one day.


message 2077: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) What is Narcolepsy?

what is the name of the Firefly dragon in the How to train your dragon movies?


message 2078: by Betsy (last edited May 06, 2018 06:45PM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is Toothless?

This Amazonian fish migrates the total length of the river to spawn, and derives its name from the color of its skin.


message 2079: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) What is the Arapaima?

The group name for a flock of crows is called a what?


Luvtoread (Trying to catch up) | 4042 comments What is a storytelling of crows?

This is the name of a baby kangaroo.


message 2081: by Scout (new)

Scout (goodreadscomscout) | 486 comments what is a joey?

Babadook


message 2082: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is the name of the humanoid monster in the Australian movie of the same name?

This disease was officially declared eradicated in 1979.


message 2083: by Betsy (last edited May 07, 2018 06:13AM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is smallpox?

This comedy character's real name was Theodore, but was called by this childhood nickname.

(The actual answer to #2087 was Dorado, not Arapaima.)


message 2084: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments Who is Beaver Cleaver?

This actor has had a varied career playing roles such as a forensic psychiatrist on Law and Order, a double-character on Counterpoint, and the voice of the yellow M&M.


message 2085: by Betsy (last edited May 07, 2018 12:21PM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments Who is J.K. Simmons?

Currently, this volcano in Hawaii has been erupting for 5 days.


message 2086: by Kathy (last edited May 07, 2018 06:01PM) (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is Kilauea?

Sadiq Khan is the 1st Muslim mayor of this major Western European city.


message 2087: by Betsy (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is London?

May 8, 1945, is known as this.


message 2088: by David (new)

David Freas (quillracer) | 2376 comments What is V-E Day?

This is the area between the nose and upper lip.


message 2089: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is the philtrum?

This is the only active duty American Tall Ship.


message 2090: by Betsy (last edited May 08, 2018 03:23PM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is the USCG Eagle?

What is the oldest commissioned naval vessel in the world?


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Richard (richardcjennings) What is HMS Victory?

what is captain kirk's middle name?


message 2092: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) What is HMS Victory?

The original Star ship Enterprise had classification markings as NCC-1701. What does the NCC stand for?


message 2093: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments (the correct question on the Tall Ship is "What is the USCGC Eagle?" - she's a Coast Guard vessel)

What is Tiberius?

This country had the first democratically elected female president in the world.


message 2094: by Betsy (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is Iceland?

The eating of this fruit supposedly caused the 4 months of winter according to mythology.


message 2095: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is the pomegranate? (I'm guessing here. But I did just finish Circe so I'm in a "mythology" mode).

It is said by the ancient Persian people that the fruit Adam was given by Eve was not an apple, but actually this fruit.


message 2096: by Betsy (last edited May 09, 2018 02:36AM) (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments What is pomegranate? (Or figs or grapes?) :-)

This house, now museum, was the headquarters for Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.


message 2097: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments What is the Bentley Priory? (made me think of the movie "Twelve O'Clock High") :-)

Chesterwood was the summer home of this sculptor who created the Minute Man, in Concord, MA, and the Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC


message 2098: by Betsy (new)

Betsy | 11632 comments Who was Daniel Chester French?

Another artist who worked in the Berkshires was this man, famed for his covers of the 'Saturday Evening Post.'


message 2099: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 1253 comments Who was Norman Rockwell?

This Greek god was considered a “trickster” due to his cunning and clever personality. He primarily served as the herald or messenger of the gods.


message 2100: by Richard (new)

Richard (richardcjennings) Who is Hermes?

This Paris based luxury leather goods designer is famous for the Kelly bag.


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