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Q	What is encroachment, and how might it affect a property owner?
A	Encroachment, refers to the unauthorized intrusion of a building or improvement onto another person's property; it often requires a surveyor's report to support the claim.

Q	What is the world's tallest monument?
A	The stainless steel Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO, designed by architect Eero Saarinen and costing $29 million to build, is 630 feet high.

Q	Where is the world's oldest castle located?
A	The castle at Gomdan, Yemon, dating from before A.D. 100, is considered the oldest castle; it originally had 20 stories.

Q	What home is the best example of colonial architecture in homes designed to "grow" as the family grew?
A	The House of the Seven Gables in Salem, MA, that was the model for Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name.

Q	Which islands are considered the largest islands in the US?
A	The Hawaiian Islands with 10,456 square miles are followed by Kodiak Island in Alaska at 9,510 square miles.

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