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Letter speller
100

It’s 26 miles and 385 yards long, precisely.



Marathon

100

1964 More than 40 percent of the U.S. population tuned in to The Ed Sullivan Show to watch this new rock and roll band.



The Beatles

100

For what reason?

Y/Why?

200

This candy is made from sugar and almond paste and is often colored and shaped into the form of fruits and vegetables.



Marzipan

200

1964 A twenty-two-year-old boxer knocked out Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight title for the first time. By what two names is that boxer known?



Muhammad Ali, who was born Cassius Clay

200

Not filled or occupied.



MT/empty

300

Unlike its cousin the swordfish, this large marine fish with a spear-like snout is rarely eaten. Most sport fishermen unhook and release them.



Marlin

300

1692 Dr. William Griggs diagnosed two girls as “bewitched,” eventually leading to a series of witch trials in this Massachusetts village.

   

Salem

300

To be jealous of someone’s luck or possessions.



NV/envy

400

Someone who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce a belief, usually religious.



martyr

400

1972 President Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president in history to set foot in this country.



China

400

To perform exceptionally well.



XL/excel

500

The Taj Mahal is made mostly of this.



Marble

500

1886 This holiday was first observed in Punxsutawney, PA.



Groundhog Day

500

Television’s top award.



ME/emmy