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Batboy, allegedly the offspring of creatures living deep in the caverns of Greenbrier County, was first reported by:
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Which of the following is NOT known to be a creek name in West Virginia?
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Which one of the following was NOT convicted of murder?
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The Greenbrier Ghost is commemorated by a:
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Where was the last public execution in West Virginia?
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Who led the ambush assassination of Mine Wars leaders Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers in Welch in 1921?
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Which United Mine Workers of America leader and his family were murdered by a rival on New Year's Eve 1969?
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Who was the only person related to the Mine Wars convicted of treason?
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme in West Virginia ghostlore?
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This Boone County musician was known for offbeat songs like "No More Hot Dogs"
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