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What is the world's tallest monument?
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The stainless steel Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO, designed by architect Eero Saarinen and costing $29 million to build, is 630 feet high.
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Where is the world's oldest castle located?
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The castle at Gomdan, Yemon, dating from before A.D. 100, is considered the oldest castle; it originally had 20 stories.
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What home is the best example of colonial architecture in homes designed to "grow" as the family grew?
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The House of the Seven Gables in Salem, MA, that was the model for Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name.
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Which islands are considered the largest islands in the US?
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The Hawaiian Islands with 10,456 square miles are followed by Kodiak Island in Alaska at 9,510 square miles.
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To what process do the terms closing, escrow, settlement and passing papers refer?
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These terms, which vary in different parts of the country, describe the conclusion of a real estate sale.
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