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Q. Who invented the automobile? I thought Henry Ford did but my brother claims that it was invented by someone in Europe . I have a $20 bet that Ford is the main person responsible for the car.

- Dan L., Los Angeles, CA

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Q. During a recent Halloween Party, someone dressed in a Dracula costume claimed that Dracula was a real person. I said no, Dracula is a creation from the Hollywood vampire movies. Do you agree?

- Jack L., Gulf Shores, AL

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Q. Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

- Kevin L., Denver, CO

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Q. What does the phrase, "England: a bejeweled and sceptered isle" mean?

- Jack L., Naperville, IL

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Q. The constant fighting between Israel and the Palestinians has been going on for decades. How and why did this terrible conflict start? Will the recent death of Arafat change anything?

- Laura M., Albany, NY

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