| Precious stones
Rubies and sapphires are made of this which is the hardest known rock after the diamond.
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| Scaredy cat
Napoleon suffered from ailurophobia which is a fear of what?
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| Road trip
How many miles did tennis star Maria Sharapova log during the first three months of 2008?
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| Insect repellant
You may surprised to know mosquito repellents don't repel.
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| Collecting
What do you call a collector who attempts to collect an example of every item in a particular field?
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| In too deep
L. Frank Baum, the author of the The Wizard of Oz, couldn't swim and did this to make sure he knew when he was in too deep.
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| Columbus sets sail
Christopher Columbus set sail for the New World in 1492. What day of the week did he begin his journey?
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| Sweet and sour
Lemons contain more sugar than another tasty fruit. Which one?
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| Growing fingernails
Did you ever wonder how fast your fingernails grow?
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| Knuckle down
What is the origin of the common phrase, "knuckle down"?
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