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Scientists in Ethiopia have found the skeleton of a three-year-old female who belonged to the species Australopithecus afarensis, which is thought to be among the earliest direct ancestors of modern humans. The best-known specimen of this group is the famous "Lucy," a 3.2-million-year-old adult female discovered nearby in 1974. The baby skeleton is about 150,000 years older than Lucy and far more complete.

DEFINITION: (noun) A tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France. SYNONYMS: standing stone. USAGE: The neo-pagans made the huge menhir the site of their annual spring celebration.

King is a popular author of horror stories and one of the best-selling authors in the world. His work bears the mark of the 19th century Gothic tradition, often taking everyday situations and revealing their macabre and horrific potential. He is noted for his cinematic style, and several of his novels and stories have been made into successful movies, including Carrie, The Shining, and Misery. What is his relationship to the author Richard Bachman?

The de facto ruler of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Cixi ruled China for most of the period from 1861-1908. As consort of Emperor Xianfeng, she named her nephew, Guangxu, to the throne, although he was not in the direct line of succession. She later staged a coup after Guangxu attempted to institute political reforms against her wishes, and thereafter she ruled directly. Cixi later encouraged the Boxer Rebellion and eventually consented to several modernizing measures. What were her other names?

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Amber is fossilized tree resin that can vary in color from yellow, to red, to green and blue. Most of the world's amber is 30-90 million years old and was produced from tree species that are now extinct. It was familiar to Paleolithic peoples and is the oldest decorative substance known. Because of amber's preservative qualities, the DNA of specimens sometimes found trapped inside it is intact, affording scientists a unique opportunity to study extinct species. What is the Amber room?