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clem57 over 9 years ago
  1. What is the only state highway that bans automobiles? 
  2. What country succeeded from Mexico before Texas?
  3. What historical landmark is made of beer cans, abalone shells and concrete?
  4. Has any land in the US been ceded to another country? Extra credit: Name the reason if so.
  5. Where is the world's smallest skyscraper?
  6. Is there any land not claimed by a country? If so where?

 

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    clem57 over 9 years ago +2
    What is the only state highway that bans automobiles? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-185_(Michigan_highway) What country succeeded from Mexico before Texas? Republic of Fredonia near Nacogdoches What…
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    Former Member over 9 years ago +1
    2. Republic of Fredonia near Nacogdoches (no reference to "Duck Soup" intended!). Nacogdoches is not to be confused with "Natchitoches" (pronounced "Nakotesh" in Lousiana or Texan drawl).
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    Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps +1
    Jan Cumps As it was explained to me by "both sides of the Belgian aisle", Caesar conquered Belgae in 57 AD. When this happened as it happened all over the Roman Empire, Romans and Latin were brought to…
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    Former Member over 9 years ago

    2. Republic of Fredonia near Nacogdoches (no reference to "Duck Soup" intended!).  Nacogdoches is not to be confused with "Natchitoches" (pronounced "Nakotesh" in Lousiana or Texan drawl).

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    2. Republic of Fredonia near Nacogdoches (no reference to "Duck Soup" intended!).  Nacogdoches is not to be confused with "Natchitoches" (pronounced "Nakotesh" in Lousiana or Texan drawl).

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