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Until 1796, which state in the U S was known as Franklin?

Until at least 1980 the country of Bhutan had no what?

Until the dinner plate was introduced in the 15th century, it was customary to eat on what?

Upon his death in 1931, all non essential lights in the U S were turned off for one minute in his honor?

Vancover Island & British Columbia became one colony in?