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What is Branson, Missouri
This vacation destination has a small-town charm and big-city entertainment in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Millions of visitors come each year to see a show at any of the 50 theaters and enjoy outdoor fun on the lake.
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What is Independence Day (4th of July)
This federal holiday, which declared independence from the Great Britain and its king, was adopted in 1776.
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What is Omaha
According to the 2010 Census what was the nations 43rd largest city?
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What is The Nebraska Huskers
This College football team has had 11 Undefeated Football Seasons
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What is Cow's Milk?
More people are allergic to this food than any other food in the world
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What is London, England
This is a cosmopolitan city with a unique blend of historic traditions and a hip, modern culture. You can enjoy tea and crumpets and celebrate the city’s royal roots before heading out to a slick gastropub for gourmet dinner and drinks.
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What is the United States
This Country entered the 20th Century as one of the most progressive and advanced nations in the world, producing artists, scientists, military officials, and many others who were leaders within their fields
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What is New Jersey
The Statue of Liberty is associated with New York City, but it is actually physically located where?
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What is Basketball
James Naismith, a teacher at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, is credited with inventing this sport in 1891.
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What is 6 months?
The average person spends this many months in their lifetime waiting on a red light to turn green
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What is Cancun, Mexico
Located off the Yucatan coast, with miles of beaches, endless luxury accommodations and a nonstop party atmosphere; this once sleepy village is one of Mexico's most popular tourist attractions, particularly during spring break.
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What is American Revolutionary War
This war ended in 1783 when British troops finally retreated to England, leaving the United States as a free country.
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What is Philadelphia
The original capital of the United States
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What is Sled Dog Racing
This sport is very popular in Alaska. Each team is controlled by a driver. The teams are timed from start to finish, and the fastest team wins. The most famous race is the 1,200-mile Iditarod, from Anchorage to Nome.
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What is a pig?
It is physically impossible for this animal to look up into the sky
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What is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
This town teems with summertime action along the Strand with beaches, amusement and water parks, restaurants and live entertainment and a host of hotels. Its the largest resort along the Grand Strand and is the East Coast's ultimate vacation hub
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What is the Liberty Bell
This historical item used to reside in Pennsylvania’s Independence Hall, was erected in August 1752 and was first rung in July 8, 1776, to celebrate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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What is Chicago?
is the birthplace of the first ever ferris wheel
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What is the Olympics
This was celebrated as a religious festival from 776 B.C. until 393 A.D., and was banned for being a pagan festival
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What is a Cockroach?
This insect can live for several weeks with their heads cut off, because their brains are located inside their body
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What is Paris, France
This is a cosmopolitan city with a unique blend of historic traditions and a hip, modern culture. You can enjoy tea and crumpets and celebrate the city’s royal roots before heading out to a slick gastropub for gourmet dinner and drinks.According to U.S. News & World Report, what is the worlds best place to visit?
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Who is George Washington
This U.S. President was a savvy businessman who owned one of the largest distilleries in 18th century America, and by 1799 alone he was producing 11,000 gallons of whiskey
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What is New York City?
America’s oldest pizzeria opened in 1905 and it’s called Lambardi’s and it is located in what City
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What is baseball?
The sport that evokes more nostalgia among Americans than any other is baseball. So many people play the game as children that it has become known as "the national pastime."
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What is "set"
Of all the words in the English language, this word has the most definitions
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