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: EUROPEAN ISLANDS 
Clue: Gavdos, an islet administratively part of this larger island, is Europe's southernmost point

A: crete
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Q: Category: AUTHORS 
Clue: In January 1999 this author issued a public statement reminding the world the third millennium really begins Jan. 1, 2001

A: arthur c. clarke
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Q: Category: U.S. COINS 
Clue: These 2 states both have airplanes from the 20th century's first decade on their quarters

A:
north carolina & ohio
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