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This 1960s band were a English rock band formed in Liverpool. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. They also had a very similar hair style.
Beatles
In one interview with John Lennon, he named five tracks as his favorites of the bunch: “I always liked ‘[I Am The] Walrus’, ‘Strawberry Fields’, ‘Help!’, ‘In My Life’,” later noting ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for its raw authenticity.
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One of the last great roadshow musicals, directed by Robert Wise, stars Julie Andrews as the trainee-nun-turned-governess Maria, based on the real-life wartime adventures of the Von Trapp family singers. The songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein make this musical one of the most beloved of all time.
SOUND OF MUSIC
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This flower is a very pesky and is very hard to get rid of since they always are in your garden or on your lawn.
Dandelions
A single dandelion plant can produce over 5,000 seeds a year, traveling up to five miles from their origin.
From root to flower, dandelions are highly nutritious plants loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K.
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This porous floating stone is seen after volcanic eruptions. This is one of the only rocks that float in water
Pumice Stone
100
What kind of animal is a dingo?
The dingo (Canis lupus dingo) is a free-ranging dog found mainly in Australia. Its exact ancestry is debated, but dingoes are generally believed to be descended from semi-domesticated dogs from Asia or India, which returned to a wild lifestyle when introduced to Australia.
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This famous rock and roll legend shook the world just as much as he shook his hips that had to be censored on live tv.
Elvis Presely
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This nostalgic 1940's musical might contain Judy Garland’s best screen performance. She stars as Esther Smith, one of four sisters reluctant to uproot their Midwestern lives and move to New York. Her performance of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” made the song a holiday standard, and she met her future husband, director Vincente Minelli, on the set.
Meet Me In St. Louis
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What flower means is perfect and deep love. These flowers are usually large, showy, and brightly coloured, generally red, orange, pink, yellow, or white.
Tulip
The tulip came to the Netherlands in the 16th century. The Flemish botanist Carolus Clusius played an important role in this. At the time, Clusius was head of the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden, now the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands and where the first tulips in the Netherlands were planted in 1593. Thought the actual national flower of the Netherlands is the daisy.
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This glass-like rock forms when magma cools rapidly preventing crystallization. Because it can be carved into sharp edges, it was prized by several ancient cultures for its use as an arrow-head.
Obsidian
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How long have sharks been around for?
Scales found during the Silurian Period, aged 420 million years, are from sharks. Shark scales from this period have been found in Siberia and Mongolia. The oldest shark teeth are from the Devonian Period, about 400 million years old, found in Europe.
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This American fictional rock band featured in media produced by, and related to, a comic strips. They are best remembered for their appearance in the animated TV series.
THE ARCHIES
300
In Hitchcock’s first American film, Joan Fontaine stars as a new bride shut up in an isolated mansion, tormented by the memory of her husband’s dead first wife. Based on the Daphne du Maurier novel, this is a classic psychological mystery thriller, made all the more spooky by Hitch’s indelible style.
Rebecca (1940s)
300
What flowers is not an annual plant? This flower is Yellow and represent spring and symbolise new beginnings and rebirth
Daffodils are some of the easiest spring flowering bulbs to grow, and are perennial, so they reliably come back year after year.
300
This is formed when limestone metamorphs under high heat. Some of the greatest creations of mankind, including a certain Indian building and several works of Renaissance sculpture, are in this medium. This type of stone is also used in kitchens and tables.
Marble
Marble has a unique veining in every slab that allows no two slabs to be alike. The veining is the result of mineral impurities in the stone and varies widely. No two marble slabs will have the same pattern.
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Where did Lego get its name?
The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (born 7 April 1891), a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932. In 1934, his company came to be called "Lego", from the Danish phrase leg godt, which means "play well".
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This famous rock and roll player made many songs in his career many includes a song about a very fast mouse in Mexico. He also made moody river and love letters in sand.
His mom was legendary singer Rosemary Clooney and his first cousin is George Clooney.
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This original "sweeping epic," film stars Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara, the plucky Southern belle who romances Clark Gable's Rhett Butler against the backdrop of the Civil War. It’s one of the most indelible films ever made, and though it has been criticized for its racial politics, supporting actress Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award.
Gone with the Wind
400
What flower is the national emblem of Scotland?
Thistle
Thistles bloom in a range of colours including yellow and white, however they are most commonly seen in shades of purple. The thistle is oldest recorded 'National Flower' dating back to the 13th century when the Vikings tried to creep up on Scottish Clansmen, only to walk barefoot over thistles.
Celtic cultures believe the thistle symbolizes devotion, bravery, determination, and strength. In the Basque region of France, the thistle represents protection and is hung on front doors. In Romania the thistle is a good luck charm. Many pagan cultures believe the thistle has magical properties
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A type of hard sedimentary rock that is best remembered today for its usage to ignite gunpowder in early firearms.
Flint
The use of flint to make stone tools dates back more than three million years; flint's extreme durability has made it possible to accurately date its use over this time.
400
How many rooms are in Buckingham palace?
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
The monarch has a private indoor swimming pool at Buckingham Palace, which has long been a favourite spot for the entire royal family.
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ThisCanadian rock music group formed in 1958 in Montreal, Quebec. Their first release, the April 1959 single "Rockin' Blues" b/w "Moonlight Party", came out under the name The Del-Tones, but the group changed their name soon afterward in a nod to the Bomarc missile.
Beau Marks
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In the film; A sheltered and manipulative Southern belle and a roguish profiteer face off in a turbulent romance as the society around them crumbles with the end of slavery and is rebuilt during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.
GONE WITH THE WIND
500
Which flower is the national flower of India?
The Lotus
The lotus is a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth in many cultures. The lotus is known for its ability to grow in muddy water yet emerge pristine and beautiful, making it a powerful symbol of spiritual growth, transformation, and purity. The most common color variations of the lotus flower are pink and white. Other popular lotus colors include blue and red.
500
This is a type of feldspar gemstone known for its unique color and luster. They have been valued for centuries for their unique properties. The ancient Romans believed that this stone was helpful and associated with renewal, calmness, good fortunes, emotional intelligence, luck, and abundance.
MoonStone
Moonstone is thought to be an emotional healer and will help you discover stability while fostering feelings of power.
This gem is generally easy to find and is available in a variety of sizes and shades. That said, large, premium quality moonstones are quite rare. Such stones usually display an electric blue shimmer and are devoid of any yellowish, brownish, or unattractive green tints.
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How can you tell if a pearl is real?
Use The Tooth Test – Rub the pearls lightly along the biting edge of your upper front teeth. If they feel slightly rough, sandy or gritty, it's likely they are cultured or natural pearls because of the layers of nacre that have formed over time. If they feel smooth or glassy, they are probably imitations.