LearnedCompanion ANSWERS: LL84 MD23

The following are the answers for the companion questions to LL84 MD23.
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1. Martin Chuzzlewit
2. Alexandria, Egypt
3. Altai Mountains
4. Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz
5. Southern Cross (or Crux)
6. Driving Miss Daisy

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