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Which American poet, known for his unique style, unconventional punctuation, and innovative use of language, wrote the famous poem “The Road Not Taken”?

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Robert Frost

Which popular South Korean television series, released on Netflix in 2021, featured contestants competing in children’s games with deadly consequences?

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Squid Game

Commonly associated with Mexico, which musical ensemble typically features trumpets, violins, and guitars?

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Mariachi

Starring Keanu Reeves as a retired hitman, which action thriller film series became a surprise hit and has since spawned multiple sequels?

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John Wick

Originating in ancient China, which tile-based game requires players to create specific sets and runs to form a winning hand?

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Mahjong

Made famous in the novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” what is the name of Captain Nemo’s submarine?

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The Nautilus

Based on the bestselling book by Margaret Mitchell, which 1939 epic historical romance film stars Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara?

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Gone with the Wind

Which 2020 Netflix miniseries follows the life of a young orphan girl who becomes a world-renowned chess prodigy?

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The Queen’s Gambit

What is the name of the prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, which consists of a large circular mound with a stone passageway and interior chambers, aligned with the winter solstice sunrise?

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Newgrange

Which football player scored the famous “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match?

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Diego Maradona

Used as a base in many Indian dishes, which aromatic long-grain rice is known for its distinct fragrance and slightly nutty flavor?

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Basmati

What is the name of the phobia characterized by a fear of heights or high places?

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Acrophobia

Who was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, awarded to her in 1993?

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Toni Morrison

With a population of over 37 million people, which Asian city holds the title of the world’s most populous city?

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Tokyo

Discovered in 1938 off the coast of South Africa, which rare fish, sometimes referred to as a “living fossil,” was previously believed to have gone extinct over 65 million years ago?

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Coelacanth

In 1972, which U.S. presidential candidate won the popular vote in every state except Massachusetts, achieving a landslide victory?

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Richard Nixon

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