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The legendary Mothman is most closely associated with which West Virginia city?
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In what county did the legendary Wizard Clip supposedly cause mysterious events to occur?
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Who sponsors the state's annual Quilt & Wall Hanging Exhibition?
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Which one of the following is NOT a safe food preservation method?
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Traditionally, what food did West Virginians most commonly process into moonshine liquor?
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Which one of the following is NOT a nickname for morels?
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What is another name for flatfoot dancing?
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"Romani" is now the more accepted term for this group, the name of which is considered offensive by many?
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This family, primarily associated with Pocahontas County, was studied extensively by folklorists in the 1970s for its knowledge of traditional music, storytelling, and woods lore.
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On the Western Virginia frontier, which of these plants was rarely used to make clothing?
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