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  • What was Dalip Singh Saund famous for?
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According to the article, why did Saund not serve as a judge the first time he was elected?

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  • Why do we celebrate Pride Month?
  • How did Pride Month begin?
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  • How fast does the wind move in a jet stream?
  • Do jet streams affect the weather?
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  • Why are stuffed animal bears called “teddy bears"?
  • Who has the largest teddy bear collection in the world?
  • How much do vintage teddy bears sell for at auction?
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Who created the first teddy bears?

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  • How did the pretzel get its shape?
  • Were pretzels the first Easter eggs?
  • What U.S. city's residents eat the most pretzels?
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Which city’s residents eat roughly 12 times more pretzels than the average American?

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