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This woman was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits (among other things); she was married to artist Diego Rivera; she experienced chronic pain for most of her life.
Frida KalhoEvent took place on March 25, 1911, location in NYC, 146 lives lost.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireTree that is graceful and often found near water, has a sad name, but its real meaning is strength and resilience.
Weeping Willow?Smallest of 88 constellations, designated in 1769, contains 6 stars.
Castor has six stars, but crux has four, but crux in in the Southern Hemisphere. So?This plant starts as sticky seeds, usually dropped by birds. When it grows enough, it sends long roots around another plant that usually kill the host plant.
Southern Cross has 4 stars and is an asterism while Crux has 6 and is a constellation.
Betsy wrote: "Southern Cross has 4 stars and is an asterism while Crux has 6 and is a constellation."Thank you. I thought Crux was the Southern Cross; I don't know the ins and outs of astronomy.
This plant starts as sticky seeds, usually dropped by birds in flight. When it grows enough, it sends long roots around another plant that usually kill the host plant.
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During his lifetime, this British actor was acclaimed as the greatest English-speaking actor of the 20th century; he starred in the movie Wuthering Heights; he was married to Vivien Leigh
Laurence OlivierOlivier portrayed this king, St. Crispin's Day speech, takes place in 1415.
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This man was the embodiment of a 'Renaissance Man'; he was a painter, engineer, scientist, sculptor, architect, and more; he's known for drawing the Vitruvian Man
The Game of Life This movie is based off a board game. It stars many amazing people: Lesley Ann Warren, Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry, and Eileen Brennan. Had three different endings and movie-goers never knew which one they'd see.
Clue?Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army, 1948-1972, focused on Korean nationalism and self-reliance.
Kim Il Sung?This married woman is known for being Frank Lloyd Wright's mistress. She and her children met a terrible end when they were murdered with an ax. Wright did not seem to care that much.
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This was an American actress; she made the movie 'Rear Window' with Jimmy Stewart: she married into royalty.
Loving Frank sure painted FLW as very cold.Grace Kelly
This state is known for its bluegrass, horses, and moonshine. It also can't make up its mind if it's Northern or Southern since its soldiers fought with both sides during the Civil War.
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This was a very famous singing duo consisting of a man and a woman; the man went on to become a U.S representative to Congress from California; the woman went on to win a best actress Oscar for Moonstruck.
Sonny and CherVietnam movie, famous scene with attacking helicopters, controversial for drugs and psychological aspects
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This Chinese-American fashion designer started out as a figure skater; she's well known for her wedding gowns as well as other fashions; celebrities who've worn her wedding dresses include Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, and Issa Rae.
Vera WangCivil War General, wrote famous novel which included a chariot race, from Indiana.
Lew WallacePulitzer Prize winner, this highly respected poet was a member of New York City's 1920s social scene.
Edna St. Vincent MillayRidge in Belgium, massive explosion, Great War
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Lead singer of the English pop band Culture Club; famous for his androgynous look; known for the song 'Karma Chameleon'
Boy GeorgePlant with a wonderful smell, you find it growing in fields in Provence, used in perfume, candles, soap, etc.
LavenderQuarterback, engineered "the Greatest Game Ever Played", " the Golden Arm".
My longtime SO and father of my three children was in the NFL, so I'd better knowJohnny Unitas
City in Provence, in the Lower Alps, that is known as the "perfume capital of the world."
GrasseDestroyer present at attack of Pearl Harbor, spectacular explosion after 3 hits, honored with 11 battle stars.
USS Shaw, I thinkComposed of about 25,000 granite blocks held together without any mortar, contains a glass dome to let in sunlight, was probably composed about AD 50.
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This is one of the twin cities of an American state; It adjoins the state capital; it's on the Mississippi River
Minneapolis This recreational activity started in 2000 in Oregon. It requires a GPS or your phones GPS to use million dollar satellites to find items hidden by other players. The headquarters for this game is located in Seattle, Washington
This theater in Milan means "The Staircase" in English. Bellini's famous opera, "Norma" debuted here. It was greatly damaged by bombing during WWII, however it was rebuilt, and opened again in May 1946. It has more than 3,000 seats on the main floor, but it's loggione is considered to be extremely critical.
La ScalaHeaviest essential mineral nutrient element, discovered in 1811 and named in 1813, has many uses including animal feed supplements and sanitation.
IodineFirst comedy to win an Oscar for Best Picture, this movie starred Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, who also won Oscars and contains a famous scene known as "the walls of Jericho."
It happened one night.This well-known director was born in 1933. Is known for avant-garde films. He directed one of the most controversial movies ever. Many of his films have what is considered very erotic content.
Tinto BrassThis beautiful, blonde actress was known for screwball comedy. She starred in such films as "My Man Godfrey." She made a widower of Clark Gable when she died in a plane crash.
Carole LombardKnown for 'basket' catch, #24, 660 Home runs.
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This woman got famous after making a sex tape with her boyfriend; she and her whole family have been making reality shows for over a decade; she has a child named North.
Kim KardashianThis is one of California's most famous landmarks. It's located in Pebble Beach on a cliff off Seventeen Mile Drive. It is approximately 250 years old and is seen in many photographs.
The Lone CypressWounded Brigade Commander Army of Northern Virginia in 1863, Speaker of House of Delegates, Governor post-Reconstruction era
James KemperEscaped slave from Maryland, he led abolitionists in Massachusetts and New York, dazzling orator and also writer, wrote his autobiography.
Frederick DouglassThis actress was born in Sweden. Had a career in both silent and "talkies." Stopped acting in films while she was still very popular. Headlines were made when she laughed in a movie.
Greta GarboCliff painting, sited on Illinois River, mascot of high school team
I didn't want to answer again so soon, but as long as no one else is answering:The Piasa Bird
This dish, which originated in the Haute-Savoie region of France is very decadent and contains reblochon cheese, potatoes, onions and bacon. It's usually served in a cast iron skillet.
(My sister taught for 34 years at the school with the Piasa Bird mascot.) ☺Tartiflette
Child star actor in 30s, part of featured group, bad hair day usually
Carl Switzer? From Our Gang, I think, but could be wrong.This Swedish-Italian actress and former model is a fraternal twin, whose mother was much more famous than she. She also has an older Swedish half-sister.
Isabella Rossellini105.6 carats gemstone, rumors of bad luck attached, resides at Tower of London
Formula racing champion ,German ,was in coma for about 1 year
Michael SchumacherTown with fire since 1962, clean-up of landfill, town evacuated because of mine fire
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Known as the 'Iron Marshal', most famous battle was Auerstadt in 1806, Minister of War during 100 Days.