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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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Who wrote the classic West Virginia ghostlore book The Telltale Lilac Bush?
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Who had two different husbands killed during the Mine Wars in less than 15 months' time?
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Who supposedly led the 1888 New Year's Day arson attack on the McCoy family cabin?
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During the 20th century, who was considered the leading bootlegger, organized crime figure, and professional gambler in Wheeling?
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Who was the first former West Virginia governor to serve prison time for corruption?
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What Charleston native attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975?
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme in West Virginia ghostlore?
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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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