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The Mystery Hole is:
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Which West Virginia folklorist wrote the book Witches, Ghosts and Signs
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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 former vice president of the United States was acquitted of treason charges for holding meetings near Parkersburg to plan a military expedition into the Southwest?
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According to legend, which criminals robbed the Bank of Huntington of $20,000 in 1875?
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme in West Virginia ghostlore?
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In 1914, thieves stole $7,000 in coal company payroll from a handcar in this county.
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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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What place in Mingo County has been described as a "notorious ambush site" where various unsolved crimes have occurred?
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