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This Braxton County native wrote about the Flatwoods Monster and the Mothman and advanced the “Men in Black” UFO theory.
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The Flatwoods Monster is a legendary creature found in which county?
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In the folk song, what was John Henry’s job?
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Which of the following did early tinsmiths NOT make?
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This West Virginia first lady played a leading role in Mountain Artisans, a cooperative quilting business.
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Which one of the following wild berries is NOT poisonous?
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When is the best time to harvest maple syrup in West Virginia?
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At what state park does the National Wild Foods Association meet each September?
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Which one of the following was NOT known for playing "coalfield blues?"
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In the early 1900s, of the 10 leading West Virginia counties with significant concentrations of Polish residents, which was the only one located in the southern part of the state?
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