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What is D-Day
The 1944 "Sussex" scheme dropped teams of agents into France in advance of this major offensive.
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Where is Ostuni
The small town in Italy known as "La Citta Bianca"
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Where is Grenoble
This city in the French Alps hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics.
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What is tres leche cake.
This Latin American favourite is named for the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed mils, and cream that's poured over it.
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Where is Oia
The name of this Greek town has no consonants.
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Who is Saint Denis
A suburb of Paris was named for this patron saint who lost his head and was built over his tomb
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Where is the Gobi Desert
Mongol yurts are used to survive the harsh terrain of this vast expanse between the Altai and Bei Mountains.
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Who is Jose Bautista
This player was the first Blue Jay to hit more than 50 home runs in a season.
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What is ELO
Jeff Lynne put "Telephone Line" by this 3-letter band on the soundtrack of the film "Joyride".
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Who is Prometheus
Epimetheus gave the animals gifts like speed, strength, and razor-sharp claws, leaving his brother with not much to give to humans.
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What is Paraguay
In the 1860s War of the Triple Alliance, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay left this landlocked foe in ruins.
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Where is Nigeria
With more than 200 million people, it's the most populous country in Africa
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What is soccer
This sport is the most popular sport in the world.
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Who are Led Zeppelin
They were formerly known as "The New Yardbirds"
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Who is Hera
If she divorced Zeus, she would still be his sister.
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Who is Bismark
This Prime Minister successfully schemed to start the 1866 Seven Weeks War and made Prussia Europe's big dog
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Where is Asti
This city that's just south of Turin in Italy's Piedmont region is known for its sparkling wine.
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Who is Gordie Howe (he's from Floral, Saskatchewan)
This rural Saskatchewan native played 27 seasons in the NHL
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What is a crocus
The most expensive spice in the world by weight comes from this flower.
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What is the Appian Way
This road is 563 km long.
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What is Sweden
In the 1700-21 Great Northern War, Russia, Denmark, and Poland ganged up on this rival across the Baltic.
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Where are Algeria and Monaco
Of the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, these 2 on opposite sides of it are the smallest and largest in the area.
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Who are the San Diego Padres
This West Coast team is the only one whose team city and name both in Spanish.
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What is vermicelli
This past type translates to "little worms"
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What is an atrium
The Roman home was built around this spacious hall that had an opening in the roo to let in air and light.
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What is the Credit Valley Hospital
The name of the hospital of your birth.
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