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Questions

What is the name of basil's wife in fawlty towers?

In harry potter novels what species of owl is hedwig?

In which american city is the film minority report set?

In poker what name is given to a hand of cards which includes a pair of aces and a pair of eights?

Which singer played billie holliday in lady sings the blues?