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The first battle in the War of American Independence took place where?

Who was the first person to reach the South Pole, in 1911?

Which 19th Century novelist's writings included travel sketches called Pictures From Italy and American Notes?

In Homer's Iliad, who was the King of Troy?

Before going solo, the singer Louise was a member of which pop group?