In 1836, which city, soon to be surpassed by the newly founded Houston, was the largest in Texas?

Complete the title of Francis P. Church's 1897 New York Sun editorial: "Yes, Virginia, there is a..." what? At which university will you find the John F. Kennedy School of Government? Jenny Curran is the love of whose life, in a 1994 film, since they were kids growing up in Alabama? Complete the title of Jerzy Kosinski's novel set during the Holocaust: "The Painted..." what? What term describes a machine, such as a reconfigurable robot, built from interchangeable smaller units? General George Patton's revolvers had ivory grips; he scoffed that only a pimp would carry which kind? Jiskha is an online resource offering help with what, so you won't have to say your dog ate it? Joe Strummer sang and played guitar for which British punk band?