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Which Scottish scientist discovered Penicillin in 1928?
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It was him Zevon 
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Who discovered the wreck of the Titanic?
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All I know is that it was in late 1985 and a joint effort Zevon 
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There are a few claims to this, but Robert Ballard seems to have the best one. I have his book 'The Discovery of The Titanic'.
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I think it was lew Grade I've seen the film 
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I am with Tallscot on this with Robert Ballard
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Who discovered America in 1492?
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The answer is Christopher Columbus
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Watson and Crick are best remembered for discovering what?
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Was that DNA JUS?
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aye double helixes and all
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In 1497 Portugal mounted an expedition to reach India around the southern tip of Africa. Which famous navigator led this fleet?
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Ferdinand Magellan???????????????
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