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Wellington is the capital of this Island Country in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean. Its official bird is the Kiwi.
What is New Zealand? Humans make up 5% of the country's inhabitants and animals make up the other 95%.
This North American city has the largest subway system by ridership and transit stations.
What is New York City? The NYC subway system opened in 1904. Its tracks, if laid in a straight line, would stretch from New York City to Chicago.
This bearded Leonardo is rarely mentioned without Mona Lisa attached to his name.
Who is Da Vinci? He was considered a virtuoso during his lifetime. He was a true Renaissance man.
Charlie has this number of "angels."
What is three? The original Charlie's Angels are Sabrina (Kate Jackson), Jil Farrah Fawcett), and Kelly (Jaclyn Smith). David Doyle plays Charlie.
Born June 23, 1929 in Appalachia, this June was married to Johnny, who is known for his hit "Folsom Prison Blues."
Who is June Carter Cash? Walk the line, starring Reece Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, is a movie based on June and Johnny Cash's love story.
Incorrectly known as Holland, this is the official name of the European country.
What is the Netherlands? Holland correctly refers to one region of the country. Amsterdam became the capital of the Netherlands in 1983; before that, the Hague was the capital.
this is a vessel that travels under the sea.
What is a submarine? Connecticut inventor David Bushnell designed the first submarine before the American Revolutionary War.
This jolly bearded Fidel ran Cuba with an iron fist.
Who is Castro? After his death hi brother Raul took over.
The character Norman Bates is associated with this movie.
What is Phycho? The shower scene is one of the most famous movie scenes of all time it took seven days and 78 takes to get the scene you see in the movie.
Born June 25, 1925, she will forever be remembered as Lassie's "mother."
Who is June Lockhart? She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera when she was eight years old. Her father was actor Gene Lockhart, who had many film and television credits from the 1920s through the 1950's
This is a Scandinavian country that is one of the Land of the Midnight Sun" countries.
What is Norway? The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
These flat-bottom boats run through the canals in Venice, Italy.
What are gondolas? They were one of the major forms of transportation for local Venetians. Today they serve as a popular tourist attraction, but locals also use them as water taxis.
This bearded Abraham is considered one of America's greatest presidents.
Who is Lincoln? His beard is known as a chinstrap beard. Before growing his beard the Charleston Mercury wrote that he was a "horrid-looking wretch."
Rick Loses Ilsa to Victor in this classic 1942 film set in Moroccan port city.
What is Casablanca? The black-and white film has been colorized.
Born June 13,1926, he occupied the center square on Hollywood Squares for 15 years.
Who is Paul Lynde? While studying drama, three of his famous classmates were Charlotte Rae, Patricia O'Neal and Charlton Heston.
This country is home to KIm Jung Un.
What is North Korea? It's known as the world's most secretive country.
This is the term for a kitchen on a ship or an airplane.
What is galley? Other than those found on a cruise ship or a large naval vessel, galleys do not have all the convenience of home kitchens.
This bearded Charles developed the theory of evolution.
Who is Darwin? "Darwin at first shocked religious Victorian society by suggesting that animals and humans shared a common ancestry." (Britannica.com)
Albert Finney, Michael Caine, Jim Backus, and George C. Scott have played or voiced this leading character in A Christmas Carol.
Who is Scrooge? Michael Caine stars in the Muppets version and Jim Backus voices the character in Mr. Magoo's Scrooge.
Born June 27,1930, this businessman is the only third-party presidential cnadidatewho made a respectable run for president in recent times.
Who is Ross Perot? In 1992, he led Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush in the presidential race, but he dropped out. He returned to the race but never did recoup enough to win the race.
This Central American Country was home to the Sandinistas during the 1970's and 80's.
What is Nicaragua? In the mid 1850's, an American man seized the country and declared himself president. The Nicaraguan people, with the aid of Cornelius Vanderbilt, threw him out the following year.
What is Chrysler? It received another government bailout in 2008 before selling the company to Fiat in 2014.
This beard was a famous chef and cookbook author.
Who is James? James Beard was the first chef to demonstrate cooking on a national network. He taught Craig Claiborne and Julia Childs at his school.
Peter Falk's Columbo character always wears this type of classic coat.
What is a trench coat? It's tan and rumpled!
June 20, 1945, this Canadian singer's top hits include "You Needed Me," "Snowbird," "Just Another Woman in Love," and "Danny's Song."
Who is Anne Murray? Murray was the first Canadian female solo singer to reach No.1 on the U.S. charts.