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Written by George Orwell and published in 1945, Animal Farm is an allegory of Soviet totalitarianism.

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A category with questions about the rules and regulations of basketball. Including questions about topics like: the distance of the three point line, free throw line, and types of fouls.

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Coal has been the primary fossil fuel since Native American times. Once coal companies started in the United States in the early to mid 1800s, men from England (Great Britain now United Kingdom), Scotland, and other European countries were recruited to come to the US. Local coal miners, especially in the bituminous coal field (Pittsburgh PA Coal Field which extended through SW PA, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky) viewed these immigrants as "foreigners" and demanded companies only hire "practical" (experienced) miners; however, this idea formed solely because of language barriers and other biases, since overseas miners were very experienced in their home countries. Coal, as a fossil fuel, has been continuously mined in the US from the mid-1800s to the present.

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This category is for questions related specifically to jail incarceration, which is a sentence served at a jail facility for typically less than one year. Jails are county or municipal run correctional facilities, as opposed to prisons which are state or federally run long-term correctional facilities.

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The profession of collecting, consolidating and packaging information. The stories and fact collected are published in various media for use by the general public or the specific target market.

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Cage birds have been valued for thousands of years. In the past three or four centuries, birds have been bred extensively in captivity. Keeping a pet bird is very different than keeping a pet mammal. They are not just a feathered kitten or puppy. Avian companions require special care and this is the category to find out all about that.

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Pools can be constructed either in or above the ground and requires materials such as metal, concrete, fiberglass or plastic. As pools age, they may develop cracks, hollow spots and chipping, which require repair.

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Switzerland (Swiss Confederation) is a landlocked country with an area of 15,940 sq mi. It is geographically divided between the Jura, the Central Plateau and the Alps. In 2010, it was ranked as the world’s most competitive country.

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Meat is animal flesh from pigs, cattle and lamb that is used for human consumption. Meat is a valuable source of protein in the human diet.

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Institutions of higher learning in India such as UPTU (Uttar Pradesh Technical University)

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Journalists are those who collect and disseminate information on people, current events, issues and trends. Their work is acknowledged as journalism. Journalists include reporters, editors, as well as visual journalists.

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CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a technique combining cycles of chest compressions and rescue breaths to oxygenate and circulate blood to maintain life. Ask and answer questions regarding the CPR techniques, training and history.

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This category is for questions about acting auditions [http://www.answers.com/topic/audition?ff=1].

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Questions about the Buildabearville.com website or associated questions about Build-A-Bear workshops.

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Nepal is a landlocked country located in South Asia, and bordered by People's Republic of China and the Republic of India. It has a total area of 147,181 sq km with a population of about 29.3 million as of 2009.

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Zac Efron fans and supporters will love this category! Ask and answer questions about the widely popular star of "High School Musical," whether it be his likes and dislikes, what he is working on now, his past movies or songs, his current relationships, or other questions that you might have.

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The Crucible is a 1952 play written by Arthur Miller in response to Congress' actions towards accused communists. In his play, he compares the hunt for communists to the famed Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Despite the connection, the Crucible cannot be considered a factual depiction of the witch trials

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This category contains questions about the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in London.

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Ask questions here about times to conceive based on a woman's menstrual cycle.

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Law covering the establishment, administration of contracts (legally enforceable agreements), the rights and obligations of those entering into contracts, the validity of contracts and disputes over contracts.

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Cruise ships or cruise liners are passenger ships used for pleasure voyages. Ocean liners, which transport people from one port to another along regular long-distance routes, can also be used for pleasure cruises.

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Divas are the females of the WWE. They have various positions such as managers, announcers, and wrestlers. The Divas are often a focus for WWE promotion, and well known for their appearances in magazines such as Playboy.

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Professional wrestling video game WWE Smackdown vs. Raw was published by THQ and developed by Yuke’s for PlayStation 2 console. Based on professional wrestling promotion World Wrestling Entertainment, the game is the sequel of “WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain”.

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Basketball is a team sport that is very popular in America. This category covers everything related to basketball at the college level.

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Children are precious and their safety should be a priority for all adults, not just parents and relatives. In the Child Safety category, questions should be about the welfare and safety of children, including how to keep them out of harm's way. Everything from keeping them safe at home, on the playground, and on the Internet to what to do if they are experiencing abuse at home or bullying at school to the safety of their car seats and toys and more can be asked here.

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The Ford Focus is a compact family car produced by Ford. It was initially introduced in Europe in July 1998, then entered the global market in February 2000. To date, there are more than 9.2 million Ford Focus sold worldwide.

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System boards are the main circuit boards comprising electronic systems, including computers

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Gangsters, also known as mobsters, are criminals that participate in gangs or gang related activities. Some gangs are very loosely organized, but others are highly organized and efficient. They are recognized by federal governments as crime syndicates. Some well known gangs are the Yakuza, Hells Angels, and the Mafia. Keep in mind, Answers.com does not support questions about how to commit illegal activities, such as how to join a gang.

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A simple machine is a mechanical device that can help you change the force applied to help do more work easier. There are six simple machines: Wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw.

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The history of Japan refers to the recorded events of the island of Japan and the Japanese people, beginning from their ancient history to the sovereignty of the country.

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