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What is the mysterious American island whose private owners are intent on preserving the ways of early island life?
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The Robinson Family, owners of Niihau, Hawaii, have done everything in their power to preserve traditional ways.
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What area in the U.S. has been referred to as the "American Riviera"?
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Miami Beach in Biscayne Bay is Florida's pre-eminent place for "people watching" and a hot spot for celebrities.
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Which hazardous substance is contained in sixty-four million houses and apartments?
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HUD estimates that 64 million homes and apartments built before 1978 contain lead-based paint.
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What is the most expensive piece of property ever recorded?
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In October 1988, the Mediya Building in central Tokyo was quoted at 358.5 million yen ($248,000) per square foot.
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What was the first land designated by the US government as a National Park?
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Yellowstone was established "as a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of people" in March 1872.
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