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This band released "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," which reached the top of the Billboard charts in 1969.

What is the 5th Dimension? The tune is from the musical Hair

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Opposite of right

What is left? Switching to the non dominant hand for everyday tasks challenged the brain by building neutral connections

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Born in Austria, he has been an actor and governor of California

Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger? He won his first Amateur Mr. Universe title in 1967. After six professional titles and retirement, he returned in 1980 to win his final title.

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This popular beach is in South Florida on a man-made island

What is Miami Beach? The city is bordered by two national parks, Biscayne National Part and the Everglades National Park, so there's plenty of nature to explore.

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This major sporting event takes place every four years

What are the Olympic Games? Fun Fact: The last time the Olympic gold medal was made of solid gold was 1912.

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Stevie Wonder's hit, "You Are the Sunshine of" this, was released in 1973.

What is "My Life?" The song made the Top 100 Billboard chart in 1973 and became his third No. 1 single. Wonder also won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for his recording of the song.

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You can easily measure servings of meat using this four-letter upper-body part

What is palm? One palm equals one three-ounce serving of meat, and a whole hand is equal to a serving of fish.

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This celebrity chef with the famous director-father was born in Rome, Italy.

Who is Giada De Laurentiis? She spent her early childhood in Italy before her mother moved with her to Los Angeles. If you need a pasta recipe, search the internet for "Giada and pasta." She is the go-to person for all things pasta.

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This landmark was built in France for the 1889 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution

What is the Eiffel Tower? Originally, it was built to last only 20 years. Its antenna was used during World War I to jam German communications.

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On this continent, many shops close for the month of August.

What is Europe? You might have heard people say, "Europe is closed in August." It's a very popular month for Europeans to vacation. But fear not, there is still plenty for tourists to see and do in Europe in August.

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This 1971 Bill Withers tune is easy to learn because it's mostly a refrain

What is "Ain't No Sunshine?" His inspiration for the song came from the 1963 film Days of Wine and Roses

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To breathe in short gasps.

What is pant? Dogs are notorious for panting (and slobbering) after vigorous exercise. Panting is their way of cooling down.

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This famous American classical author spent 22 years in Cuba and six years in Paris, where he wrote The Sun Also Rises.

Who is Ernest Hemingway? Hemingway won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954 for his impressive body of work. He tragically died by suicide at home in Ketchum, Idaho, in 1961.

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The European country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.

What is Italy? It has 60 sites. The runner-up Germany (54), followed by France (53).

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This popular fruit associated with South Carolina and Georgia is harvested in August.

What is peach? For a luscious after-dinner treat, slice peaches in half, brush with olive oil, and grill them.

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This song, the Beatles' first song with sun in the title, is on the Abbey Road album.

What is "Here Comes the Sun?" The 1969 tune is a celebration of sunshine after a long, cold winter.

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Data in the form of words, or to send an SMS

What is text? Data in the form of words is qualitative, while data in the form of numbers is quantitative. Generically, data is information, regardless of how it is sent or received.

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Known for her 1971 hit cover of "Proud Mary," the late Queen of Rock and Roll moved to Switzerland in 1998.

Who is Tina turner? Creedence Clearwater Revival originally released "Proud Mary." Other Turner hits include "River Deep-Mountain High," "I Can't Stand the Rain," and "The Best."

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The Serengeti National Park is in this country.

What is Tanzania? The name translates to "endless pain," and it's the location of the world's largest animal migration, involving more than one million wildebeest, antelopes, and zebras. In addition to its huge population of animals, it is also known for its geological wonders.

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This country celebrates Independence Day on August 15.

What is India? Celebrations include festivals across the country, parades, and kite flying. The prime minister holds a flag-raising ceremony in Old Delhi, followed by a parade and a nationally televised address.

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"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is on this album, which Elton John released in 1974.

What is Caribou? The album was released on the heels of 1973's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

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The concluding passage of a musical piece

What is a coda? It derives from the Latin cauda, meaning "tail."

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Currently the richest man in the world, he holds South African, Canadian, and American citizenship.

Who is Elon Musk? He was born in South Africa to a South African father and a Canadian mother. He gained Canadian citizenship before becoming an American citizen. You know him as the owner of Tesla and SpaceX.

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This small country is made up of more than 60 islands and is known for its massive urban park, Gardens by the Bay

What is Singapore? The former British colony is the world's only island city-state.

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This famous annual meteor shower peaks in August.

What is the Perseid meteor shower? It's the most popular meteor show of the year, known for its fireballs, or exceptionally bright and intense meteors.