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nature
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How many marine mammal species are there in the world?
1134
2234
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Biologists count 134 species of marine mammals in the world (including 5 already extinct).
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Biologists count 134 species of marine mammals in the world (including 5 already extinct).
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literature
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Which Russian writer wrote the novel Crime and Punishment in 1866?
1Fiodor Dostoïevski
2Léon Tolstoï
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Nineteenth-century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote the novel Crime and Punishment, published in 1866, which explores the psychology of a murderer in search of redemption.
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Nineteenth-century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote the novel Crime and Punishment, published in 1866, which explores the psychology of a murderer in search of redemption.
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history
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Who was Eos in Greek mythology?
1Déesse de l'aube
2Déesse de la lune
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In Greek mythology, Eos is the goddess of dawn. Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, she opens the gates of heaven every day to allow the sun to shine.
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In Greek mythology, Eos is the goddess of dawn. Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, she opens the gates of heaven every day to allow the sun to shine.
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entertainment
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In 2008, which actor plays Tony Stark in the movie Iron Man?
2Robert Downey Jr.
1Chris Evans
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In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in the film Iron Man. His charismatic performance was widely acclaimed and boosted his career.
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In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in the film Iron Man. His charismatic performance was widely acclaimed and boosted his career.
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geography
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What is the capital of Cambodia?
1Phnom Penh
2Vientiane
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Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, and the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, and the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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literature
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When was Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray published?
2Victorian Era
1Edwardian Era
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Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1890, in the Victorian era, in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
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Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1890, in the Victorian era, in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
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history
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When did Louis XIV and his court reside at the Château de Versailles?
11682
21789
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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music
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What kind of blues Muddy Waters is one of the historical figures?
1Chicago blues
2Delta blues
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Muddy Waters is an emblematic figure of Chicago blues, a style of electric blues he popularized in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Muddy Waters is an emblematic figure of Chicago blues, a style of electric blues he popularized in the 1940s and 1950s.
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arts
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Where is exhibited the work The Inspiration of the Poet painted by Nicolas Poussin?
2Louvre Museum, Paris
1British Museum, London
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The Inspiration of the Poet is a painting by Nicolas Poussin painted between 1629 and 1630 and currently exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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The Inspiration of the Poet is a painting by Nicolas Poussin painted between 1629 and 1630 and currently exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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sports
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How long is the Olympic Games?
1Two weeks
2Three weeks
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The modern Olympic Games last around 17 days. This international event brings together thousands of athletes in a variety of sporting disciplines.
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The modern Olympic Games last around 17 days. This international event brings together thousands of athletes in a variety of sporting disciplines.
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