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 consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: THE "LONG" & THE "SHORT" OF IT 
Clue: Take note: a secretary takes notes using this system that uses symbols for words & phrases

A: shorthand
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Q: Category: WORLD HISTORY 
Clue: In a 1918 treaty, this country gave up Ukraine but soon recovered it

A: russia
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Q: Category: THE INSECT WORLD 
Clue: The comma & the question mark are 2 angelwing species of these fluttering insects

A:
butterflies
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