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1. a: Rose, and the family is called Rosaceae

2. King(-Emperor) George VI until 15 August 1947 due to Indian independence but officially until 22 June 1948 when the title was abandoned.

3. Whale, they are all names of whale species

4. 3,228,359

5. True

6. Smokers. From this page. Smokers and other tobacco users will not be recruited by WHO as and from 1 December 2005. This policy should be seen in the context of the Organization's credibility in promoting the principle of a tobacco-free environment.

7. FalseThis popular story was laid to rest by the British Antarctic Survey. Researchers investigated the impact of military flights on local bird populations and said the animals may have wobbled a bit but remained upright.

8. New Guinea - (303,381 sq miles) (785,753 sq km) NOTE: Australia is widely considered as a continental landmass, not an island. In reality, it certainly is the largest island, with a size of (2,941,517 sq miles) (7,618,493 sq km).

9. and 10. 
    "Lady Madonna" 
    "Leave My Kitten Alone" 
    "Lend Me Your Comb" 
    "Let It Be" 
    "Little Child" 
    "Like Dreamers Do" 
    "The Long and Winding Road" 
    "Long, Long, Long" 
    "Long Tall Sally" 
    "Lonesome Tears in My Eyes" 
    "Love Me Do" 
    "Love of the Loved" 
    "Lovely Rita" 
    "Love You To" 
    "Lucille" 
    "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"

11. Nigeria

12. London winning the 2012 Olympics.

13. The FBI - the clue was in the question

14. Oology, the study of eggs.Oology, or o?logy is the branch of zoology that deals with the study of eggs, especially birds' eggs. It can also be applied to the hobby of collecting wild birds' eggs (which is now illegal in many jurisdictions). Oology includes the study of the breeding habits of birds, and the study of their nests. (The study of birds' nests is sometimes called caliology).

15. Swahili / Arabic (Can accept either)Entering the English language in the late 19th century, the word safari means 'journey' in Swahili language. Originally from the Arabic سفر (safara) meaning travel. To travel in swahili is to "safiri" but when you are on a journey the swahili word is "safari".

16. Russia

17. Yoga

18. India (over 7100) and the United States (over 5000)

19. Pakistan and India

20. Chad, Greece, France and Spain