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Miners have given this nickname to a dangerous geologic formation that increases the risk of roof falls in underground coal mines.
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In 1867, how many tons of coal did West Virginia produce?
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What's the largest West Virginia city built by the U.S. Coal & Coke Company?
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What mining practice began at Cannelton in 1967?
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Which one of the following counties did NOT have one of the first surface mines in the state (1937)?
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Where is the last remaining octagonal company store built by coal operator Justus Collins located?
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Boys who opened and closed ventilation doors in mines were known as what?
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How many people died in the Buffalo Creek Flood?
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Which railroad tripled Raleigh County's coal production within just a few years?
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In 1931, which former Mine Wars leader founded a rival union to the United Mine Workers of America?
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