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The Mystery Hole is:
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Who wrote the classic West Virginia ghostlore book The Telltale Lilac Bush?
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When was the last public execution in West Virginia?
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When was capital punishment banned in West Virginia?
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In 1993, two members of this organization were murdered in Pocahontas County.
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What U.S. marshal was involved in the Hatifled-McCoy Feud, the Mine Wars, and possible murders in Jackson County related to a land dispute?
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Harrison Ash was the noted, and often feared, chief of police on the "Southside" of this town?
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This underworld society of Italian immigrants was known to extort other Italian immigrants in West Virginia in the early 20th century.
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In 1977, what country did the Mingo County town of Vulcan ask to build a bridge across the Tug River?
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During what event was a Morgantown tax collector intimidated into resigning and the Ohio County excise officer attacked?
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