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arts
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What's the story behind the sculpture Laocoon and his sons?
1Divine punishment
2Military triumph
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The sculpture Laocoon and his sons depicts Laocoon, a Trojan priest, and his two sons being attacked by snakes, punished by the gods for trying to warn Troy.
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The sculpture Laocoon and his sons depicts Laocoon, a Trojan priest, and his two sons being attacked by snakes, punished by the gods for trying to warn Troy.
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history
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Which battle triggers the Civil War?
2Battle of Fort Sumter
1Battle of Gettysburg
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The bombing of Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army triggers the Civil War (1861-1865) in the United States.
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The bombing of Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army triggers the Civil War (1861-1865) in the United States.
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sciences
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What planet makes one revolution around the sun in 248 years?
1Pluto
2Saturn
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Pluto, now classified as a dwarf planet, completes one revolution around the Sun in 248 years. Its elliptical trajectory and distance make it a unique object in the solar system.
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Pluto, now classified as a dwarf planet, completes one revolution around the Sun in 248 years. Its elliptical trajectory and distance make it a unique object in the solar system.
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nature
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What is the name of the sheep's lamb?
1Lamb
2Sheep
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Lambs are the offspring of ewes and rams. The term lamb refers to the young male sheep, less than a year old.
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Lambs are the offspring of ewes and rams. The term lamb refers to the young male sheep, less than a year old.
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music
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What musical instrument does Fats Domino play?
1Piano
2Trumpet
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Fats Domino, a rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues legend, mainly played the piano, accompanying it with his warm, catchy voice.
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Fats Domino, a rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues legend, mainly played the piano, accompanying it with his warm, catchy voice.
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sports
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When did the Miami Heat make their NBA debut?
11988
21998
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The Miami Heat joined the NBA in 1988. Since then, the team has become one of the league's most successful franchises, with several championship titles.
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The Miami Heat joined the NBA in 1988. Since then, the team has become one of the league's most successful franchises, with several championship titles.
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music
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What is Bob Dylan's real name?
2Robert Allen Zimmerman
1Robert Clark Seger
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Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, painter and poet. He is one of the major figures of Western popular music.
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Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, painter and poet. He is one of the major figures of Western popular music.
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nature
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Which sequoia is the highest?
2Sequoia sempervirens
1Sequoiadendron giganteum
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The Sequoia sempervirens far exceeds the Sequoiadendron giganteum with records over 115 meters.
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The Sequoia sempervirens far exceeds the Sequoiadendron giganteum with records over 115 meters.
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arts
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Who painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819?
2Théodore Géricault
1Eugène Delacroix
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French artist Théodore Géricault painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819. This dramatic work, depicting a tragic shipwreck, is one of the masterpieces of Romanticism.
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French artist Théodore Géricault painted The Raft of the Medusa in 1818-1819. This dramatic work, depicting a tragic shipwreck, is one of the masterpieces of Romanticism.
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geography
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What is the capital of Finland?
1Helsinki
2Oslo
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Finland's capital is Helsinki. The city is known for its modern architecture, green spaces and central role in the country's culture and economy.
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Finland's capital is Helsinki. The city is known for its modern architecture, green spaces and central role in the country's culture and economy.
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