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Answer for 1/22:
Appearing since 1949, what or who is the "Poe Toaster"?
An annual, mysterious visitor to the grave of Edgar Allan Poe. On the centenary of the death of writer Edgar Allan Poe — October 7, 1949 — a partially empty bottle of cognac and three red roses were left at the poet's grave. Since then, the Poe Toaster has left his mark every year on Poe's birthday and occasionally notes are left, as well. This year was the first time the Toaster hadn't shown at the grave. 2009 marked the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth, and some speculate this was used as a fitting end to the tradition, although there is a report that roses were left at the grave later in the day.
45 players answered correctly.
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Question for 1/25:
In 1892, when William "Pudge" Heffelfinger was paid $500 for helping the Allegheny Athletic Association beat the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, he became the first player of this sport to receive payment for his work.
What sport was 'inaugurated' by this first professional payment?
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Updated: Monday, January 25, 2010 6:44 AM EST
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