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This state is still on our minds, thanks to Ray Charles.
This function in math comes in two flavors—short and long.
On June 3, 1937, American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson married the man who once held this exalted position.
What is king of England? She married the former King Edward VIII. After his abdication, his title was lowered to Duke of Windsor.
He played the king in the original Broadway production and in the 1956 film.
Who is Yul Brynner?
This late-night host brought us “Stupid Pet Tricks.”
Who is David Letterman?
Most North Americans know this Judy Garland standard from The Wizard of Oz.
This term refers to our system of math because it is based on the number 10.
On June 12, 1898, this Asian island country declared its independence from Spain during the Spanish-American War.
What is the Philippines? Spain had ruled the country for 300 years
She played the teacher Anna in the 1956 film.
Who is Deborah Kerr?
Allen Funt and Durward Kirby regaled audiences with hidden-camera gags on this show.
What is Candid Camera?
We still hear this tune from the film Casablanca.
This is the only number that isn’t represented by a Roman numeral.
On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested for burglarizing this political office in the Watergate complex.
What is the National Democratic Committee?
In addition to her salary, the king promises Anna this place to live while teaching his children and wives.
What is a house next to the palace?
Mel Blanc played Sy from Tijuana with this comedian in their “Si, Sy” routines.
Who is Jack Benny?
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When you hear the names Louis Armstrong and Carol Channing in the same sentence, you naturally think of this enduring tune.
What is “Hello, Dolly!”?
This term applies to triangles with three equal sides.
What is equilateral?
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On June 19, 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for this crime.
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The music for the play was composed by this duo.
Who are Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Jerry Seinfeld has acknowledged that this Bud and Lou, the mid-century, fast-talking comedy duo of absurd circular logic and aggression, influenced his wildly popular sitcom.
Who are Abbott and Costello?
This annual celebratory song was mired in copyright issues until a U.S. federal judge ruled in 2015 that all copyright claims were invalid and the song is in the public domain.
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When you divide a circle into quadrants, you get this number of equal parts.
On June 29, 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against this penalty on the grounds it was cruel and unusual punishment
This is the city where the king, his wives, and children live.
What is Bangkok?
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Many of the mid-century masters of gags, skits, and sketches perfected their craft in this early 19th-century genre that sounds like a city.
What is vaudeville?