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How many guns were the planned Lyon-class battleships intended to mount?

A total of $16$ guns.

Which four ships were planned for the French Marine Nationale's Lyon class?

Lyon, Lille, Duquesne, and Tourville.

In what month and year was construction of the Lyon-class battleships cancelled due to World War I?

August $1914$.

The Lyon class was intended to have superior firepower over which previous ship class?

The Normandie class.

What was the diameter of the guns planned for the British Queen Elizabeth-class battleships?

$38\,\text{cm}$ ($15\,\text{in}$).

The lost Arceuthobium mengeanum mistletoe fossils were possibly found entombed in what material?

"Sea amber".

What specific techniques did John Kinloch Anderson test?

Ancient Greek horse riding techniques.

Why did the Wanli Emperor oppose naming his eldest son as his heir?

Because the mother, despite being one of the Emperor's consorts, had once been a palace servant.

Which individual did Michael Jackson thank "for being a father" to him?

Bill Bray.

The manga Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch was created to market which karaoke toy to young girls?

The E-kara toy.

Kailey Utley took a break from which career field to become a professional soccer player?

Optometry.

How many novels did Jacqueline Wilson write in her Hetty Feather series?

$4$ novels.

The title of Violet Grohl's debut album "Be Sweet to Me" originated from what?

An in-joke between her and her best friend.

Paulus Samador da Cunha was appointed as the regent of which location despite losing the vote?

Sikka.

Who was elected President of Peru according to the "In the news" section?

Keiko Fujimori.

The Catholic Church excommunicated members of the Society of Saint Pius X following what event?

A consecration dispute.

How many deaths were attributed to the heatwaves affecting Europe in the news section?

More than $5,600$ deaths.

How many people were left dead following two earthquakes in Venezuela?

More than $2,600$ people.

In what year did Algiers surrender to French invaders, ending the Regency of Algiers?

$1830$.

The 1922 rebellion at Fort Copacabana was launched against which two presidents?

President Epitácio Pessoa and President-elect Artur Bernardes.

Which corporation introduced the canned meat product Spam in 1937?

The Hormel Foods Corporation.

What was the historical significance of the Battle of Osan during the Korean War?

It was the first encounter between North Korean and American forces.

How many people were killed in the 1990 explosion at a petrochemical plant in Channelview, Texas?

$17$ people.

By what four primary senses do elephants communicate?

Touch, sight, smell, and sound.

How many active editors are currently listed as contributors to Wikipedia?

$253,719$ active editors.