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literature
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Which novel by John Steinbeck received the Pulitzer Prize in 1940?
2The Grapes of Wrath
1Of Mice and Men
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The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck's masterpiece published in 1939, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940 for its poignant exploration of the Great Depression.
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The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck's masterpiece published in 1939, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940 for its poignant exploration of the Great Depression.
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geography
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What is the capital of Zambia?
2Lusaka
1Harare
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Lusaka is the capital and largest city in Zambia. It serves as a center of commerce as well as the seat of the Zambian government.
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Lusaka is the capital and largest city in Zambia. It serves as a center of commerce as well as the seat of the Zambian government.
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geography
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In which Irish county is Giant's Causeway located?
1Antrim
2Armagh
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The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This UNESCO-listed volcanic site is famous for its basalt columns.
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The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This UNESCO-listed volcanic site is famous for its basalt columns.
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geography
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Why is the Dead Sea called the Dead Sea?
2High salinity
1Absence of waves
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The Dead Sea owes its name to its extreme salinity, around ten times that of the oceans, which makes its environment hostile to aquatic life.
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The Dead Sea owes its name to its extreme salinity, around ten times that of the oceans, which makes its environment hostile to aquatic life.
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geography
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What is the capital of Estonia?
2Tallinn
1Riga
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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, located on the country's northern coast, along the Gulf of Finland. It is a city rich in history, with a well-preserved medieval old town.
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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, located on the country's northern coast, along the Gulf of Finland. It is a city rich in history, with a well-preserved medieval old town.
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arts
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Who designed the access kiosks to the Paris metro stations in France?
2Hector Guimard
1Georges Fouquet
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Hector Guimard, French architect and designer, created the famous Art Nouveau aediculae in Paris metro stations.
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Hector Guimard, French architect and designer, created the famous Art Nouveau aediculae in Paris metro stations.
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entertainment
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Who was the director of the film Day for Night released in 1973?
2François Truffaut
1Jean-Luc Godard
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Day for Night is a French film directed by François Truffaut, released in 1973.
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Day for Night is a French film directed by François Truffaut, released in 1973.
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geography
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What is the capital of the Union of the Comoros?
2Moroni
1Antananarivo
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Moroni is the capital of the Union of the Comoros and capital of the prefecture of Moroni-Bambao, on the island of Grande Comore. The city has a port that allows you to reach the other islands of the Comorian archipelago, as well as Madagascar or the mainland.
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Moroni is the capital of the Union of the Comoros and capital of the prefecture of Moroni-Bambao, on the island of Grande Comore. The city has a port that allows you to reach the other islands of the Comorian archipelago, as well as Madagascar or the mainland.
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sciences
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What is the name of the chemical symbol F?
1Fluorine
2Francium
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In Mendeleyev's periodic table of elements, F is the symbol for the chemical element Fluorine!
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In Mendeleyev's periodic table of elements, F is the symbol for the chemical element Fluorine!
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history
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When did the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre take place?
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21672
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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre took place on the night of August 23-24, 1572, marking a tragic turning point in France's Wars of Religion.
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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre took place on the night of August 23-24, 1572, marking a tragic turning point in France's Wars of Religion.
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