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In the 1990s, the Weekly World News made this bizarre creature a national sensation.
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Which one of the following was a West Virginia folklorist?
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Early settlers would bundle and tie together straw or corn husks to make these?
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In 1970, VISTA organized this artistic cooperative group to work with coal miners' wives and widows.
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When is the best time to harvest maple syrup in West Virginia?
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What is North America's largest edible fruit?
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Which of the following fiddle tunes is NOT typically associated with West Virginia?
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What is another name for flatfoot dancing?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of traditional dancing in West Virginia?
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In which West Virginia county is the India Center located?
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