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Kanawha County native Herman Hayes was best known for his work in this field.
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Which one of these wild plants generates millions of dollars annually for West Virginia?
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Which of the following is NOT a technique for preserving corn?
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What is molasses made from?
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Which of the following was NOT a leading West Virginia bluegrass band of the 20th century?
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Which one of the following was NOT known for playing "coalfield blues?"
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What is another name for flatfoot dancing?
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What immigrant group helped found South Charleston and carried on their cultural traditions for decades?
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In the early 1900s, of the 10 leading West Virginia counties with significant concentrations of Polish residents, which was the only one located in the southern part of the state?
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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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