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- What are the date of birth and the birthplace of Edgar Allan Poe?
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Answer: Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 19, 1809.
- In what year did Haiti gain its independence from France?
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Answer: Haiti gained its independence from France on January 1, 1804.
- Name the two women who competed in the Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Singles Finals in the year 1900. Search: The Internet Public Library Reference Center (http://www.ipl.org/ref)
Answer: Mrs. G. W. Hillyard and Miss C. Cooper
- In what year was Albert Einstein awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics? Search: Excite (http://www.excite.com/)
Answer: Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.
- How tall is basketball great Michael Jordan?
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Answer: Michael Jordan's height is 6' 6".
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