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Is there any evidence that Tolkien thought of Samwise Gamgee as being particularly fat?

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Why was Frodo unable to destroy the Ring?

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Who was the last Elf born in the Middle-earth?

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Why not use the Ring?

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When and why did Bilbo write a song about Aragorn?

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Which seven kings does Saruman think Gandalf wants to control?

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Can the One Ring change in size?

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How could Aragorn be 88 years old while he looks relatively young?

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Were any of the Elves in Tolkien twins?

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Why is so much emphasis placed on the Ring instead of the Palantiri?

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What's the longest elven family tree we know of?

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How did Sauron feed the armies of Mordor?

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How many times did Gandalf touch the One Ring in the books?

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Why is Sauron's name similar to the Greek/Latin word for “lizard”?

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