Problem: What was the birth surname of the man who became to be known as Vladimir Lenin?
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A: ulyanov

Q: What is the largest woodwind instrument in an orchestra?
A: bassoon

Problem: Explorers and mountaineers have for many decades eaten high-energy 'Kendal (What?) Cake'?
Answer: mint

Q: The never-used internet top-level domain '.dd' was for which nation?
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A: east germany

Q: Who played barmaid Michelle Connor in the UK tv soap 'Coronation Street'?
What is the answer?

A: kym marsh

Mei Li:
Who was the first American to win the Tour de France??
Shuai Zheng:
greg lemond