You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: MATH & SCIENCE 
Clue: Around 1850 George Boole devised a new take on this branch of math

A: algebra
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Q: Category: & NEVER THE TWAINS SHALL MEET 
Clue: Shania's self-titled debut went gold in 1996; in 1873 Mark's first novel had this "golden"-sounding title

A: the gilded age
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Q: Category: YOU DESERVE A METAL 
Clue: In 1965 President Johnson asked that this metal be eliminated in the minting of new dimes & quarters

A:
silver
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