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Who is Rachida Tlaib?What piece of clothing is banned in Denmark, Latvia, Germany, France, Quebec province, Bulgaria and Austria?
What is a burqua?This author born on November 8, 1900, was a reporter who suffered an ankle injury, and in turn devoted her time to writing a classic Southern novel.
Who was Margaret Mitchell?This best selling Norwegian author has a degree in economics and also sings in a rock band.
Who is Jo Nesbo?This detective works in Venice, and is passionate about food.
Who is Commissario Guido Brunetti?This airline just had a plane crash in Guyana on its way to Toronto.
What is Fly Jamaica?On this day in 1938, in an event that would foreshadow the Holocaust, German Nazis launch a campaign of terror against Jewish people and their homes and businesses in Germany and Austria.
What is Kristallnacht?In 1938 the annexation of Austria to the German Reich was known by this term.
What was the Anschluss?This was a line of concrete fortifications, obstacles, and weapon installations built by France in the 1930s to deter invasion by Germany. The deterrence didn't work.
What is the Maginot line?Sulphur, charcoal and saltpetre make up what compound?
What is gunpowder or black powder?Saltpetre has long had this supposed reputation for 'questionable' use by the military in reference to their recruits.
What is repression of sexual urges?This WWII battle is the second-most lethal American battle by estimated number of Americans killed (19,276 killed)
What is the Battle of the Bulge?This forest site in France is memorialized as the following: "HERE ON THE ELEVENTH OF NOVEMBER 1918, SUCCUMBED THE CRIMINAL PRIDE OF THE GERMAN REICH, VANQUISHED BY THE FREE PEOPLES WHICH IT TRIED TO ENSLAVE." It was later destroyed, and then restored after 1945.
What is the forest of Compiègne? (I think - but it's kind of a guess)The brigade doctor, John McCrae, penned this poem during the Second Battle of Ypres in WWI, after the death of his friend.
What is 'In Flanders Field'?This celebrated 'war' poet was killed in action on November 4, 1918, one week before the Armistice. He wrote 'Anthem for Doomed Youth.'
Who is Wilfred Owen?On the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to remember the signing of the armistice. Where was it signed?
What is Compiègne, France? This memoir, written by Vera Britten, has been acclaimed as a classic for its description of the impact of World War I on the lives of women and the middle-class civilian population of Great Britain.
Betsy wrote: "What is the railway car at Compiegne? (#2973)This bugle call, which is used at British Commonwealth funerals and ceremonies, is frequently heard at the Cenotaph Remembance Day ceremony on Novembe..."
At least I had the city (town) right! :-) Compiegne seems to have been the answer to 2973 & 2975.
For #2976: What is Testament of Youth?This bugle call, frequently used at Commonwealth funerals, is generally heard at the Cenotaph Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11. It is also played every evening at the Menin Gate, Ypres.
What is the "Last Post"?This patriotic song was written in 1917 by George M. Cohan, and was designed to galvanize American young men to enlist in the army.
What is "Over There..."Who portrayed George M. Cohan in the movie " Yankee Doodle Dandy"
Who is Jimmy Cagney?This sonnet, written in 1914 at the start of WWI, contains the line "...there's some corner of a foreign field that it is forever England."
Who is Rupert Brooke?This was the first beach landed on during the Allied Normandy Invasion.
What is Utah Beach?On this day in 1954 the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892.
What is Ellis Island?This woman wrote the inspiring words, entitled 'The New Colussus', inscribed for a plaque on the Statue of Liberty.
Who is Emma Lazurus?Who is the man that Jesus is alleged to have raised from the dead?
Who was Lazarus of Bethany?This actress was born on November 12, 1929, and later gave up her career to marry a prince.
Who was Grace Kelly?This scientist said: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
Who was Albert Einstein? Who said, “I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.”
Who was Bret Hart? Who said, "A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves?"
Who was Edward R. Murrow?The 1977 album of this band contained the song "We Will Rock You" .
Who are Queen?No cars are allowed on this Channel Island, which lies between Jersey and Guernsey.
What is Sark?A British historical period drama television series set in the early 20th century, created by Julian Fellowes.
What is Downton Abbey?This 1967 television series about a family was based on the work of John Galsworthy, and was later reprised in 2002.
What is "The Forsyte Saga"?(BTW, the correct answer for #2891 is "The Soldier" although the poet was Rupert Brooke).
In Tudor English, if someone referred to your ten commandments, this is what they would be describing.
What are fingernails?In a touch of irony, this monarch, who sent the Spanish Armada against England, was also Elizabeth I's former brother-in-law.
Who was King Philip II of Spain?When the mineral quartz is compressed, it can become one of a number of gemstones depending on conditions. Name one of these gemstones.
What is amethyst? (I hope.)This natural sugar alternative from South America has been used over 1,500 years as a medicinal and sweetening aid.
What is stevia? (I hope - and amethyst is one of the gems from quartz)This is the American equivalent of the British public school.
What is Private School?He is a country singer and one of the judges on The Voice
Who is Blake Shelton?He played Chester Goode on the TV series "Gunsmoke."
Who is Dennis Weaver?He was a world traveller, a chef, a heroin addict, a father, a CNN show host, and an author.
Who was Anthony Bourdain?This bull terrier was an advertising symbol on a Super Bowl beer commercial in the 80s.
Who is Dennis Weaver?This literary classic that was originally a flop, was first published on this date in 1851.
What is Moby Dick?This bull terrier was an advertising symbol in a Super Bowl beer commercial in the 1980s.
Who was Spuds MacKenzie?This canine companion is always trying to sell his owner's secret recipe for Bush's baked beans.
Who is Duke?Probably one of the most loved canines came to live with his owner from the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm.
Who is Snoopy?This movie feline is Art Carney's companion on a cross-country road trip after Carney's character is evicted from his apartment.
Who is Tonto?Art Carney is best known for 'The Honeymooners' in which he and Ralph belonged to this 'demonstratve' lodge.
What is the Loyal Order of Raccoons?The characters of Ralph and Ed were the inspiration of this other best friend duo.
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