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The Mountain State's only known mummies were created in which of these West Virginia communities?
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Which West Virginia folklorist wrote the book Witches, Ghosts and Signs
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Who had two different husbands killed during the Mine Wars in less than 15 months' time?
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When was capital punishment banned in West Virginia?
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John Lockwood, the "last of the Ohio River pirates," was arrested for murder in 1863 on this Ohio River island.
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The murder of which Indian chief's family members led to an uprising in 1774 that culminated in the Battle of Point Pleasant?
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Who was the only person related to the Mine Wars convicted of treason?
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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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This Boone County musician was known for offbeat songs like "No More Hot Dogs"
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