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Billie Jean KingActor with Oscar, famous winning role liked fava beans, had role as Richard Nixon.
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These flowers grow from bulbs; they're associated with the Netherlands; they're brightly colored and have a distinctive cup shape.
TulipsFamous book of 19th century, author 'started Civil War', one character's name refers to someone who forces someone to work hard and is cruel.
Uncle Tom's Cabin?This grows on a tree, is found mostly in the South, and is used in a delicious pie.
Pecan1939 movie, took place in Paris, bells are a big part of picture.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame.1985 book that features a kid, a judge, and lots of gory details.
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This 1968 movie featured very intelligent non-human primates that could speak; the movie spawned scads of sequels; the shocker at the end of the movie is the Statue of Liberty.
Barbara wrote: "A Great Deliverance?This 1968 movie featured very intelligent non-human primates that could speak; the movie spawned scads of sequels; the shocker at the end of the movie is the Statue of Liberty."
That's not it, Barbara.
I think yours is Planet of the Apes.
1985 book that features a kid, a judge, and lots of gory details.
Blood Meridian?Edifice in Wyoming, movie famous, first monument named by T. Roosevelt.
YesDevil's Tower?
Movie, contains the name of a dance and a city, for adults, but no pornography
Last Tango in ParisCold citrusy drink, named for famous golfer, mixture of two standard drinks.
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This is a dessert that originated in America; it's made of cake, ice cream, and meringue; it contains the name of a state.
Baked AlaskaBaked pastry designed to be toasted, comes in many flavors, commercially produced two to a package or in 'bites'.
Betsy wrote: "Baked AlaskaBaked pastry designed to be toasted, comes in many flavors, commercially produced two to a package or in 'bites'."
Pop Tarts?
This can be white, or yellow. or orange, hard or soft, and is sometimes named for cities.
Types of cheeses?Comedy with many stars, takes place in California, came out in 1963.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldThis reality TV show is on Bravo. It has many franchises in different places, but this series has people named Melissa, Teresa, Louis, and Joe. Teresa went to jail for fraud.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey.This is a city in which German is spoken, a beautiful cathedral is a tourist attraction, as well as many pastry shops.
Vienna?Famous ancestor of Winston Churchill, many victorious battles, featured on early PBS series.
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This singer has been CMA Entertainer of the Year four times; he sings 'You and Tequila'; he was briefly married to Renee Zellwegger.
Kenny ChesneySinger with very long black hair, loves outrageous stage clothes, is known by one name
CherComedy Silent actor, known for his glasses, famous scene climbing on a clock on the side of a building.
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This company is known for making ice cream flavors like Cherry Garcia and Funky Monkey; it started as one ice cream shop; the name of the company is two men's names.
Ben and Jerry'sThis treat is a campfire favorite, uses marshmallows, and has only two other ingredients
S'MoresDish with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and cheese sauce, created in 1926, popular in Kentucky.
Marie AntoinetteWarrior became king because of abdication, one of main participants of Great Northern War, met disaster at Poltava.
Charles XII (?)He was born in Bethlehem, died in Jerusalem, had many children.
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This 92-year-old actress has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony; she's been in two 'West Side Story' movies (1961 and 2021); she's made all-Spanish language albums.
Rita Moreno?Great character actor, has even portrayed someone-not-there, in one of his greatest roles he was 'shocked about gambling'.
Claude Raines?This actor had his own #1 TV show, collects coffee machines, and is the highest paid TV actor ever.
George Clooney?Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about Civil War, part of trilogy, basis for film.
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This man was a Black abolitionist and politician; he refuted slaveholder assertions that Black people had inferior mental capacity; his initials are FD
Frederick DouglassTroubled monarch, built fairy tale castle, deposed as king and may have committed suicide.
Ludwig II of BavariaActress who had the nickname "Jimmy" as a child. Older brother committed suicide when she was a child. Had a relationship with her frequent co-star, who was married, until his death.
Katharine Hepburn?Lasted 18 months, St.Joseph, MO to Sacaramento, TV show based on exploits.
The Pony ExpressThis person was considered ugly, studied by candlelight, and was born in Kentucky.
Abe LincolnLocated in western Africa, famous as center for Islamic culture, World Heritage Site.
Betsy wrote: "Abe LincolnLocated in western Africa, famous as center for Islamic culture, World Heritage Site."
Timbuktu?
Has the world's spiciest food, is located in Africa, and is home to a church claiming to house the Ark of the Covenant
Ethiopia because of Ark, but spiciest food is debatable since Thailand and others have also been cited.Friend of Peter I of Russia, descendant fought in Crimean War, built magnificent palace in St. Petersburg.
Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, I think. The Winter Palace had several architects.A famous landmark in Paris, houses what is probably the world's most famous painting, and has a modern structure in front
No, that's not right. The answer is Alexander Menshikov. He commissioned the Menshikov Palace. The Louvre
This baseball player is in the Hall of Fame, won 511 games, and has a major pitching award named for him.
Cy YoungThis actress lived to almost 100, excelled in lighthearted, romantic comedies, and loved animals.
(Apologies. I have to admit my ignorance. I've never heard of the Menshikov Palace. Never been in St. Petersburg.)
(Neither have I, but I'm interested in Peter the Great and Menshikov was his best friend.)Doris Day?
Type of pizza, red, white and green, named for Italian Queen.
MargaritaWas born in Hungary/Austria, common-law-wife of a famous gambler, died 5 days before her 90th birthday
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In this 1993 movie, a character named Phil relives the same day over and over; the title includes the name of an animal; one of the stars is Andie MacDowell
Groundhog DayHappens every 4 years, last winner Argentina, Uruguay winner of first event in 1930.
Groundhog DayThis actress's longtime lover was often her co-star, she loved to wear pants rather than skirts, and she excelled at sports.
Betsy wrote: "Groundhog DayHappens every 4 years, last winner Argentina, Uruguay winner of first event in 1930."
FIFA World Cup Soccer (
Also, Katharine Hepburn...which I think we guessed just a couple guess it's ago LOL :) )
Born in Texas, currently stars as a very conflicted alien, was in Patch Adams.
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This element is known by the symbol Ag on the periodic table; it's a precious metal; it's sometimes used to make tea sets and platters.
SilverFemale nobel laureate ,won two times , husband also nobel winner
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This woman was a tennis star; she played in a famous match against Bobby Riggs; Emma Stone played her in a movie.