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Category 2088 - Question 1
Where is Alcatraz Island? When did it operate as a prison?
It's a small island located in the San Francisco Bay that operated as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963.
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Where is Alcatraz Island? When did it operate as a prison?
It's a small island located in the San Francisco Bay that operated as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963.
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Category 2088 - Question 2
How many people successfully escaped from Alcatraz Island during the prison's operation?
Nobody escaped successfully. A total of 36 prisoners attempted to escape - 23 were caught alive, 6 were shot and killed during their escape, 2 drowned and 5 were listed as missing and presumed drowned.
Clint Eastwood starred in the film Escape From Alcatraz, which seems to suggest one of the escapes might have actually been successful.
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How many people successfully escaped from Alcatraz Island during the prison's operation?
Nobody escaped successfully. A total of 36 prisoners attempted to escape - 23 were caught alive, 6 were shot and killed during their escape, 2 drowned and 5 were listed as missing and presumed drowned.
Clint Eastwood starred in the film Escape From Alcatraz, which seems to suggest one of the escapes might have actually been successful.
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Category 2088 - Question 3
Which scenes from the Star Wars franchise were filmed in Death Valley National Park?
Several Tatooine desert scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Other Tatooine scenes were shot in Tunisia.
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Which scenes from the Star Wars franchise were filmed in Death Valley National Park?
Several Tatooine desert scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Other Tatooine scenes were shot in Tunisia.
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Category 2088 - Question 4
Which Los Angeles-born physicist and astronaut was the first American woman and the youngest American ever to travel to space?
Sally K. Ride first travelled to space in 1983 when she was only 32 years old.
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Which Los Angeles-born physicist and astronaut was the first American woman and the youngest American ever to travel to space?
Sally K. Ride first travelled to space in 1983 when she was only 32 years old.
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Category 2088 - Question 5
Who were the Forty-Niners?
The Forty-Niners were gold seekers who flocked to the California goldfields from all over the world in 1849, looking for wealth. It is estimated that 90,000 people arrived in California in 1849.
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Who were the Forty-Niners?
The Forty-Niners were gold seekers who flocked to the California goldfields from all over the world in 1849, looking for wealth. It is estimated that 90,000 people arrived in California in 1849.
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Category 2088 - Question 6
When was the first San Francisco Pride Parade held?
1970
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When was the first San Francisco Pride Parade held?
1970
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Category 2088 - Question 7
How many people attended the 2017 San Francisco Pride Parade?
More than 1 million people attended and 250 contingents marched.
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How many people attended the 2017 San Francisco Pride Parade?
More than 1 million people attended and 250 contingents marched.
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Category 2088 - Question 8
Which California U.S. National Park was instrumental to the development of modern rock climbing?
The famous Camp 4 in Yosemite National Park is a campground in the park that was central to rock climbing development during the mid-twentieth century.
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Which California U.S. National Park was instrumental to the development of modern rock climbing?
The famous Camp 4 in Yosemite National Park is a campground in the park that was central to rock climbing development during the mid-twentieth century.
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Category 2088 - Question 9
How many days did it take Warren Harding, Wayne Merry, George Whitmore, and Rich Calderwood to climb the famous El Capitan in Yosemite National Park for the first time in 1958?
Forty Seven days
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How many days did it take Warren Harding, Wayne Merry, George Whitmore, and Rich Calderwood to climb the famous El Capitan in Yosemite National Park for the first time in 1958?
Forty Seven days
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Category 2088 - Question 10
Who were the original inhabitants of Yosemite National Park?
The Ahwahneechee Indigenous American peoples lived in the Yosemite Valley for nearly 7,000 years before they were forced out in 1851.
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Who were the original inhabitants of Yosemite National Park?
The Ahwahneechee Indigenous American peoples lived in the Yosemite Valley for nearly 7,000 years before they were forced out in 1851.
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Category 2088 - Question 11
What did Yosemite's Indigenous inhabitants, the Ahwahneechee, call Yosemite?
They used Awooni, or Owwoni, meaning 'large mouth,' which referred to the high valley walls that surrounded the home of the Ahwahneechee in the floor of the Yosemite Valley. Later, the spelling used was 'Ahwahnee.' Ahwahneechee means 'dwellers of Ahwahnee.'
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What did Yosemite's Indigenous inhabitants, the Ahwahneechee, call Yosemite?
They used Awooni, or Owwoni, meaning 'large mouth,' which referred to the high valley walls that surrounded the home of the Ahwahneechee in the floor of the Yosemite Valley. Later, the spelling used was 'Ahwahnee.' Ahwahneechee means 'dwellers of Ahwahnee.'
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Category 2088 - Question 12
What does the word Yosemite mean in the Indigenous Miwok language?
It means 'those who kill.' The Ahwahneechee were called this by the surrounding Miwok tribes, who were their traditional enemies.
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What does the word Yosemite mean in the Indigenous Miwok language?
It means 'those who kill.' The Ahwahneechee were called this by the surrounding Miwok tribes, who were their traditional enemies.
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Category 2088 - Question 13
What happened to the Ahwahneechee of Yosemite National Park?
They were driven out of Yosemite by gold seeking settlers during the Mariposa War in 1851, and forced to resettle on a reservation.
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What happened to the Ahwahneechee of Yosemite National Park?
They were driven out of Yosemite by gold seeking settlers during the Mariposa War in 1851, and forced to resettle on a reservation.
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Category 2088 - Question 14
What was the first film shot in Hollywood?
In Old California is a silent movie filmed in 1910.
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What was the first film shot in Hollywood?
In Old California is a silent movie filmed in 1910.
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Category 2088 - Question 15
Which Californian city is considered the birthplace of California?
San Diego
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Which Californian city is considered the birthplace of California?
San Diego
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Category 2088 - Question 16
What started the California Gold Rush?
James M. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill, a sawmill located in Coloma, California on January 24, 1848.
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What started the California Gold Rush?
James M. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill, a sawmill located in Coloma, California on January 24, 1848.
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Category 2088 - Question 17
When did the California Gold Rush start and end?
It started in 1848 and ended in 1855.
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When did the California Gold Rush start and end?
It started in 1848 and ended in 1855.
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Category 2088 - Question 18
Which major league California sports team is named after the Forty-Niners?
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team who compete in the National Football League.
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Which major league California sports team is named after the Forty-Niners?
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team who compete in the National Football League.
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Category 2088 - Question 19
What is the largest living tree on Earth?
General Sherman, a giant sequoia located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park. General Sherman is 83.8 metres (274.9 feet) tall and the circumference at its widest point is 31.3 metres (102.6 feet).
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What is the largest living tree on Earth?
General Sherman, a giant sequoia located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park. General Sherman is 83.8 metres (274.9 feet) tall and the circumference at its widest point is 31.3 metres (102.6 feet).
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Category 2088 - Question 20
Who founded Los Angeles?
Eleven Mexican families known as Los Pobladores established a settlement in Southern California in 1848. This settlement later became Los Angeles.
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Who founded Los Angeles?
Eleven Mexican families known as Los Pobladores established a settlement in Southern California in 1848. This settlement later became Los Angeles.
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Category 2088 - Question 21
Which San Francisco neighbourhood is considered the birth place of hippie counterculture?
Haight-Ashbury
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Which San Francisco neighbourhood is considered the birth place of hippie counterculture?
Haight-Ashbury
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Category 2088 - Question 22
Which historic building served as the Brown Mansion, the home of Dr. Emmett Brown, in the Back to the Future trilogy?
The Gamble House was constructed from 1908-09 in Pasadena, California. It was originally built for David B. Gamble of the Proctor & Gamble company.
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Which historic building served as the Brown Mansion, the home of Dr. Emmett Brown, in the Back to the Future trilogy?
The Gamble House was constructed from 1908-09 in Pasadena, California. It was originally built for David B. Gamble of the Proctor & Gamble company.
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Category 2088 - Question 23
What is the highest point in the contiguous United States?
Mount Whitney of the Sierra Nevada range has an elevation of 4,421 metres (14,505 feet).
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What is the highest point in the contiguous United States?
Mount Whitney of the Sierra Nevada range has an elevation of 4,421 metres (14,505 feet).
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Category 2088 - Question 24
When was California annexed from Mexico?
It was annexed in 1848, under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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When was California annexed from Mexico?
It was annexed in 1848, under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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Category 2088 - Question 25
Which National Hockey League franchise was founded by the Walt Disney Company?
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim were founded in 1993 after the successful release of the Disney movie The Mighty Ducks in 1992.
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Which National Hockey League franchise was founded by the Walt Disney Company?
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim were founded in 1993 after the successful release of the Disney movie The Mighty Ducks in 1992.
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Category 2088 - Question 26
How many Indigenous American tribes are currently recognized in California?
California is home to more Indigenous Americans than any other state. Currently, there are 109 federally recognized Indigenous tribes, and another 78 petitioning for recognition (as of 2018).
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How many Indigenous American tribes are currently recognized in California?
California is home to more Indigenous Americans than any other state. Currently, there are 109 federally recognized Indigenous tribes, and another 78 petitioning for recognition (as of 2018).
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Category 2088 - Question 27
What 2017 movie directed by Greta Gerwig was set in Sacramento?
Lady Bird
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What 2017 movie directed by Greta Gerwig was set in Sacramento?
Lady Bird
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Category 2088 - Question 28
What is the state animal of California?
The California grizzly bear (Ursus californicus) is California's state animal. It's now extinct.
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What is the state animal of California?
The California grizzly bear (Ursus californicus) is California's state animal. It's now extinct.
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Category 2088 - Question 29
Where is the Silicon Valley located?
It's in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Where is the Silicon Valley located?
It's in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Category 2088 - Question 30
What does the Silicon Valley refer to?
It refers to the large number of silicon chip manufacturers in the region. The area is now home to many of the world's largest high-tech corporations.
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What does the Silicon Valley refer to?
It refers to the large number of silicon chip manufacturers in the region. The area is now home to many of the world's largest high-tech corporations.
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Category 2088 - Question 33
When was the first commercial winery opened in Napa, California?
John Patchett opened the first commercial winery in Napa County in 1858.
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When was the first commercial winery opened in Napa, California?
John Patchett opened the first commercial winery in Napa County in 1858.
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Category 2088 - Question 34
What Italian wine maker brought worldwide recognition for the wines of the Napa Valley in California?
From an early period, Robert Mondavi aggressively promoted labeling wines varietally rather than generically. This is now the standard for New World wines.
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What Italian wine maker brought worldwide recognition for the wines of the Napa Valley in California?
From an early period, Robert Mondavi aggressively promoted labeling wines varietally rather than generically. This is now the standard for New World wines.
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Category 2088 - Question 35
What is the largest alpine lake in North America?
Lake Tahoe, California
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What is the largest alpine lake in North America?
Lake Tahoe, California
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Category 2088 - Question 36
Which famous actor and former body builder served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Which famous actor and former body builder served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Category 2088 - Question 37
What is the official California motto?
Eureka is Greek for I have found it.
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What is the official California motto?
Eureka is Greek for I have found it.
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Category 2088 - Question 38
Who were the Manson Family?
They were a mostly-female 1960's commune in California that were led by Charles Manson.
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Who were the Manson Family?
They were a mostly-female 1960's commune in California that were led by Charles Manson.
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Category 2088 - Question 39
What crimes did the Manson Family commit?
They committed the murder of Gary Hinman on July 25, 1969, the murders of five people, including the pregnant actress Sharon Tate, on August 8, 1969, the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 9, 1969, and other shootings and assaults.
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What crimes did the Manson Family commit?
They committed the murder of Gary Hinman on July 25, 1969, the murders of five people, including the pregnant actress Sharon Tate, on August 8, 1969, the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 9, 1969, and other shootings and assaults.
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Category 2088 - Question 41
Where was film maker George Lucas born?
Modesto, California
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Where was film maker George Lucas born?
Modesto, California
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Category 2088 - Question 42
Where were scenes from Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic The Birds filmed?
They were filmed in the coastal towns of Bodega and Bodega Bay in Sonoma County. Hitchcock liked them because they exuded a sense of lonely isolation.
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Where were scenes from Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic The Birds filmed?
They were filmed in the coastal towns of Bodega and Bodega Bay in Sonoma County. Hitchcock liked them because they exuded a sense of lonely isolation.
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Category 2088 - Question 43
How long did construction on the Golden Gate Bridge take?
It took four years, from 1933 to 1937.
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How long did construction on the Golden Gate Bridge take?
It took four years, from 1933 to 1937.
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Category 2088 - Question 44
What is Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace?
It's a western-style film set built in Pioneertown, California in 1946. It was used in over 50 films and television programs during the 1940s and 50s. Today, it operates as a honky-tonk, restaurant, and music venue.
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What is Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace?
It's a western-style film set built in Pioneertown, California in 1946. It was used in over 50 films and television programs during the 1940s and 50s. Today, it operates as a honky-tonk, restaurant, and music venue.
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Category 2088 - Question 45
What was the first part of California to be settled by Europeans?
The San Diego Bay area was discovered by explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542 and settled in 1769.
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What was the first part of California to be settled by Europeans?
The San Diego Bay area was discovered by explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542 and settled in 1769.
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Category 2088 - Question 46
What is the California state flower?
The California poppy
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What is the California state flower?
The California poppy
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Category 2088 - Question 47
Where & when was the Levi Strauss & Co. founded?
The famous denim company was founded in San Francisco in May 1853.
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Where & when was the Levi Strauss & Co. founded?
The famous denim company was founded in San Francisco in May 1853.
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Category 2088 - Question 48
Which famous building in Sacramento was the western endpoint of the Pony Express?
The B.F. Hastings Bank Building was the western terminus. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
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Which famous building in Sacramento was the western endpoint of the Pony Express?
The B.F. Hastings Bank Building was the western terminus. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
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Category 2088 - Question 49
When was the iconic Hollywood Sign first built and installed?
Installed in 1923, it was only intended to remain standing for 18 months as an advertisement for a local real estate company. However, it was left up due to its increasing recognition and cultural symbolism.
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When was the iconic Hollywood Sign first built and installed?
Installed in 1923, it was only intended to remain standing for 18 months as an advertisement for a local real estate company. However, it was left up due to its increasing recognition and cultural symbolism.
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Category 2088 - Question 50
What did the Hollywood Sign originally say? When was it changed?
It originally said Hollywoodland. The sign was changed to Hollywood during repairs in 1949.
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What did the Hollywood Sign originally say? When was it changed?
It originally said Hollywoodland. The sign was changed to Hollywood during repairs in 1949.
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Category 2088 - Question 51
Where is the world's tallest thermometer located?
It's in Baker, California and commemorates the record high temperature of 57 degrees Celsius (134 degrees Fahrenheit) recorded in Death Valley on July 10, 1913.
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Where is the world's tallest thermometer located?
It's in Baker, California and commemorates the record high temperature of 57 degrees Celsius (134 degrees Fahrenheit) recorded in Death Valley on July 10, 1913.
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