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#883 – Gangsta’s Paradise: Roman Bishops, Irish Brews & Instrumental Origins

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Show Notes

In today’s episode of The Quiz, we’re testing your knowledge on everything from religious titles to legendary musical samples. Can you answer these?

Revolutionary History: Following an infamous 1770 conflict in Massachusetts, a future U.S. President stepped up to defend the accused British soldiers in court. Can you name this Founding Father?

Hip-Hop Samples: One of the biggest rap tracks of the 1990s borrowed its iconic instrumental arrangement from a 1970s Motown legend. Which classic R&B song served as the foundation for this hit?

Executive History: Serving as First Lady carries many historic duties, but tragic circumstances prevented one president's wife from ever residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Who was she?

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