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CinnamonThis card game uses a 52 card standard deck. You make a contract that you will win so many tricks. It is played by four players in two competing partnerships, with partners sitting opposite each other around a table.
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This is a traditional food for Passover; it's unleavened, square, and cracker-like; it's used to make a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish that originated in Eastern Europe.
Matzoh1957 movie, London law court, Elsa Lanchester as a memorable nurse.
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This could be used to wake you up in the morning; it makes a loud noise; it also tells the time.
2nd female President of India ,has name from a Mahabharata character ,former Governor of Jharkhand state .
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Yes. I'm going for alarm clock. 😊
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GooseLegal drama, main cast of all male actors, Juror #8 is the protagonist.
@ Barbara you have not guessed my question
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Ok. Sorry.
Mansi wrote: "2nd female President of India ,has name from a Mahabharata character ,former Governor of Jharkhand state ."
Droupadi Murmu
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Legal drama, main cast of all male actors, Juror #8 is the protagonist."
Twelve Angry Men
Next: This movie is about a whistleblower at a plutonium processing plant; it's based on a true story; it stars Meryl Streep and Cher
SilkwoodThis Spanish actor's first American film was in The Mambo Kings; he was nominated for a Tony award; he's the voice of Puss in Boots.
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This drink is made with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice; the name can also be the name of a woman; it originated in the US/Mexico border region.
MargaritaFrench dish, named for French victory, supposedly Napoleon's favorite dish.
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This actress won an Oscar for The Three Faces of Eve; she was born in Georgia; she was married to Paul Newman.
Joanne WoodwardThis college is located in Yonker's New York. It was founded 99 years ago. It was originally an all female college.
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This actor became very famous in the 1950s; he starred in Rebel Without a Cause; he died in a car crash.
James DeanCharacter actress, famous for role with electrified hairdo, married to great actor.
Elsa LanchesterThe first Academy Awards ceremony was held here on May 16, 1929. "I Love Lucy" filmed at pool this location. TCM uses this location as a hub for its film festival.
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American film maker; created Indiana Jones franchise; nominated for four Academy Awards.
George LucasThis American actor/filmmaker rose to fame in the 80s/90s; starred in several sports-themed films such as Bull Durham; was good friends with Whitney Houston.
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This singer has a long and successful career; she has a daughter named Blue Ivy; she recently won a grammy for her country album.
Correct, Barbara :)Beyonce.
This American rapper was born in Missouri, was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, won Best Song Oscar for "Lose Yourself."
Eminem (Not a fan....of that person)This thing is a structural protein naturally found in certain cereal grains. It refers to the elastic network of a wheat grain's proteins. This item triggers an autoimmune reaction in many people, called celiac, in English (which I have).
GlutenThis disease is much of a syndrome .Doctors differ in opinions ,as to how to categorize it in musculoskeletal,rheumatic , psychological, psychiatric , neurological and what not.
It comprises of a plethora of symptoms like Pain throughout the body , Extreme fatigue, IBS ,migraine ,digestion problems,difficulty in sleeping ,extreme noise/light /smell sensitivity , muscle weakness,depression,
anxiety ,and many many more.
There is no cure yet found ,nor is the reason for its occurrence .
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This doll is manufactured by Mattel; there are many iterations of the doll (fashionista; doctor; astronaut; nurse; engineer; teacher; etc.); there's a popular movie about her starring Margot Robbie.
BarbieMystic, friend to royalty, assassinated in 1916
Grigori RasputinThis Golden Era actress was born in Japan. Is younger sister in one of only two pairs of sisters to be nominated for an Oscar. Her family made its money building airplanes.
Joan FontaineChildhood book character, loves flowers, #1 best seller in 1938
Is it Ferdinand the Bull? (The movie was in 1938 and the book was in 1936, I think)
This singer was born in Canada in 1968. She put together an all female music festival. She has won Grammys and Juno Awards.
Sarah MacLachlan. Saw her live once. Other performers were there as well but she closed the evening - just her sitting at the piano. You could hear a pin drop during her performance. She sounded so beautiful!This English band formed in the 80s, the lead singer's real name is George Alan O'Dowd, one of their hits was "Karma Chameleon."
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This 'fashion accessory' is white; it's worn by British barristers and judges; some people say it brings a sense of formality to the courtroom.
barrister's bands /neck bands 1. This couple are both sleuths .
2.They are a bookish couple .
3. They were created by Agatha Christie.
Wig1930s movie, early Peter Lorre movie, kangaroo court compelling scene.
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This 'fashion accessory' is white; it's worn by British barristers and judges; some people say it brings a sense of formality to the courtroom."
I had in mind 'wig', but 'barrister band' works.
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1. This couple are both sleuths .
2.They are a bookish couple .
3. They were created by Agatha Christie."
Tommy and Tuppence
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1930s movie, early Peter Lorre movie, kangaroo court compelling scene."
"M" is the name of the movie
This fruit is indigenous to South America, but is grown all over now; it's large, has thick green leaves sticking out of the top, and is usually yellow inside; it's an ingredient in pina coladas
PineappleWest coast university, banana slug as mascot, fight song: Banana Slugs Racing Down the Field. 🤔
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This movie stars Anthony Quinn; the movie features a Greek folk dance; the film is about an English writer who visits Greece.
Zorba the GreekMovie filmed at Hotel Coronado, story starts on February 14, 1929, famous last line.
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Tea made from it relieves pain and aches .
It is also used to make buns and in some bakery items .