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Which of the following is NOT located in West Virginia?
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Which of the following was human?
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Who had two different husbands killed during the Mine Wars in less than 15 months' time?
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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 only person related to the Mine Wars convicted of treason?
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Who was the first former West Virginia governor to serve prison time for corruption?
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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 was NOT a noted feud in West Virginia?
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme in West Virginia ghostlore?
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What West Virginian covered the John F. Kennedy on site in Dallas in 1963?
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