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During which war did the flag flying above Fort McHenry inspire Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, which opened on June 1, 2016, is located in which country?

What year was the computer worm, "Father Christmas", released into the world?

What year was the famous boxing match, dubbed the "Thrilla in Manila", held?

Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973?

In 1939, Philo T. Farnsworth licensed his patents for what invention to RCA Victor?

On what island is Paddy's Pub, the site of a 2002 terrorist bombing?

In 1923, which president started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony?

What country's liberation was the purpose of the 1991 Gulf War?

Who was president of the US when Congress passed the first Clean Air Act?

What year was the word "motel" first used?

What is the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum of 2016, more widely known as?

Which pioneer of modern nursing had a cat called Bismark?

Whose 1939 nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize was retracted in February of that same year?

Which Empire is typically associated with the invention of the early fork?