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Who is West Virginia’s version of the legendary Paul Bunyan?
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme in West Virginia ghostlore?
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What West Virginia city is home to a pair of mummies from the late 1800s?
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Leather britches are dried and preserved forms of what food?
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In what ancient practice did West Virginians traditionally go from house to house dressed in costumes?
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Which of the following was NOT a leading West Virginia bluegrass band of the 20th century?
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In which West Virginia county is the India Center located?
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The Triangle District was home to much of this city's Black and immigrant communities for nearly 100 years.
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What native wood is considered ideal for making chair bottoms?
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Who is West Virginia's version of Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania's weather predicting groundhog?
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