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What did George Washington accomplish in his presidency?Atlas

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Where is New Mexico?

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What is the population of New York?

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What are two meanings for the word “yard”?

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What is the route of the Mississippi River?

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Where do kangaroos live?

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Who won the superbowl in 1988?

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How do you say“pneumonia”?

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What country borders Peru?

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What was the favorite prime time television show in 2004?

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Do you add “es” or “s” to make the plural of ‘potato’?

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What are the primary exports of Japan?

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How is carbon dioxide used by plants?

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What was the most popular breed of dog in 2006?

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