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Which Philadelphian is often regarded as America’s first professional writer?

4/15/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia
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During the First World War, Pennsylvania Railroad employee Stephen Noyes served as a pilot in the A.E.F. What does the acronym stand for?

4/8/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : Philadelphia, World War I
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95 years ago, a Philadelphia women's baseball team was named after a popular hairstyle. What was the team called?

4/1/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Recreation and Sport, Women, World War II
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Which famous American poet penned "Thanks in Old Age?"

3/27/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Arts and Culture
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In 1800,one of the nation’s first reformatories for prostitutes emerged in Philadelphia. What was the organization's name?

3/22/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Community and Public Service, Women
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Philadelphian William McCarter documented his service during the Civil War as part of which famed brigade?

3/13/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Civil War, Ethnic history
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March 4, 1681 marks which important event in Pennsylvania’s history?

3/6/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 17th century, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics, Religion
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In the early 1900s, members of what celebrated Philadelphia family became closely acquainted with Russia's Romanov monarchy?

2/27/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Philadelphia, World War I
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How many U. S. presidents had or have birthdays in February

2/21/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, Government and civics, Philadelphia
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In the 1860s, the Bascom family moved from South Carolina to Philadelphia to open a business bearing their name. In what trade did the Bascoms specialize?

2/14/17
Author Cary Hutto

Answer: Upholstery, primarily, along with interior decorating and cabinet making 

Topics : 19th century, African American, Business, Civil War, Philadelphia
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