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music
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Which album allowed Duke Ellington to re-launch his career in 1956?
1Ellington at Newport
2Masterpieces by Ellington
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In 1956, Duke Ellington relaunched his career with the album Ellington at Newport, recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, a landmark concert in his career.
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In 1956, Duke Ellington relaunched his career with the album Ellington at Newport, recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, a landmark concert in his career.
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nature
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What is the common name of the species Balaenoptera musculus?
1Blue whale
2Humpback whale
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The common name for the species Balaenoptera musculus is the blue whale. It is the largest animal living on Earth, reaching over 30 meters in length.
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The common name for the species Balaenoptera musculus is the blue whale. It is the largest animal living on Earth, reaching over 30 meters in length.
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geography
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What is the capital of Ukraine?
1Kiev
2Warsaw
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The capital of Ukraine is Kiev, a historic and cultural city in the north of the country, on the banks of the Dnieper River. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Ukraine.
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The capital of Ukraine is Kiev, a historic and cultural city in the north of the country, on the banks of the Dnieper River. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Ukraine.
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sports
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What is the nationality of the boxer Cecilia Brækhus?
2Norwegian
1American
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Cecilia Brækhus is a Norwegian boxer born on 28 September 1981 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
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Cecilia Brækhus is a Norwegian boxer born on 28 September 1981 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
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geography
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What is the capital of Malawi?
2Lilongwe
1Harare
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Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi. The city is located in the southwest of the country, west of Lake Malawi near the border between Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia.
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Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi. The city is located in the southwest of the country, west of Lake Malawi near the border between Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia.
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sciences
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how many axioms is Euclid's construction built?
15
210
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The construction of Euclid is based on five axioms.
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The construction of Euclid is based on five axioms.
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nature
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What is the scientific name for chamomile today?
1Matricaria chamomilla
2Filipendula ulmaria
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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Chamomile's current scientific name is Matricaria chamomilla. This plant is widely used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
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literature
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Who was Alfred de Musset's lover?
1George Sand
2Marie d'Agoult
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Alfred de Musset's most famous mistress was George Sand, a French novelist with whom he had a tumultuous affair from 1833 to 1835.
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Alfred de Musset's most famous mistress was George Sand, a French novelist with whom he had a tumultuous affair from 1833 to 1835.
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sports
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What was Christine Caron's swim club?
2RCF Paris
1CN Marseille
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Christine Caron, a talented French swimmer of the 1960s, trained at Racing Club de France, one of the most prestigious clubs in Paris.
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Christine Caron, a talented French swimmer of the 1960s, trained at Racing Club de France, one of the most prestigious clubs in Paris.
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entertainment
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Which James Bond played by Daniel Craig follows Casino Royale?
1Quantum of Solace
2Skyfall
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Quantum of Solace is the second James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, released in 2008, and follows on directly from Casino Royale.
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Quantum of Solace is the second James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, released in 2008, and follows on directly from Casino Royale.
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