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nature
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What is the youngest volcano?
2Ardoukoba
1Paricutín
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The youngest volcano is Ardoukoba with a first eruption in November 1978 while Paricutín had its first eruption in 1943.
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The youngest volcano is Ardoukoba with a first eruption in November 1978 while Paricutín had its first eruption in 1943.
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sciences
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At what altitude is the South Pole located?
22,835m
11,835m
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The geographic South Pole is located on the Antarctic continent, on an icy plateau at an altitude of 2,835 meters.
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The geographic South Pole is located on the Antarctic continent, on an icy plateau at an altitude of 2,835 meters.
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entertainment
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Which actress plays Rose DeWitt-Bukater/Dawson in James Cameron's film Titanic?
2Kate Winslet
1Cameron Diaz
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Titanic, produced and directed by James Cameron, released in 1997, is based on the story of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and stars Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson) and Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt-Bukater/Dawson).
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Titanic, produced and directed by James Cameron, released in 1997, is based on the story of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and stars Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson) and Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt-Bukater/Dawson).
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history
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Which Russian statesman founded the Communist International in 1919?
2Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
1Joseph Stalin
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Lenin, Russian statesman and leader of the Bolshevik revolution, founded the Communist International in 1919 to promote communism worldwide.
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Lenin, Russian statesman and leader of the Bolshevik revolution, founded the Communist International in 1919 to promote communism worldwide.
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arts
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Who shot Andy Warhol on July 3, 1968?
2Valerie Solanas
1Mario Amaya
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On June 3, 1968, he narrowly escaped death when Valerie Solanas, a feminist activist, emptied the magazine of a gun on him in the lobby of the Factory.
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On June 3, 1968, he narrowly escaped death when Valerie Solanas, a feminist activist, emptied the magazine of a gun on him in the lobby of the Factory.
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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?
11572
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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geography
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What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
2Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
1Colombo
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Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is the administrative capital of Sri Lanka. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Colombo, the economic capital. Both cities are part of the Western Province.
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Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is the administrative capital of Sri Lanka. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Colombo, the economic capital. Both cities are part of the Western Province.
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history
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As a result of what battle did Clovis I convert to Christianity?
1Tolbiac
2Vouillé
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Clovis I converted to Christianity following the battle of Tolbiac, won against the Alamanni around 496, after invoking Clotilde's God.
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Clovis I converted to Christianity following the battle of Tolbiac, won against the Alamanni around 496, after invoking Clotilde's God.
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geography
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What is the capital of Indonesia?
1Jakarta
2Kuala Lumpur
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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Located on the island of Java, Jakarta is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Located on the island of Java, Jakarta is the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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