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literature
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Which castle inspired Charles Perrault for his tale Sleeping Beauty?
2Ussé
1Valençay
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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The Castle of Ussé, in Indre-et-Loire, inspired Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, published in 1697.
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nature
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How many species of bison exist?
12
23
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Bison are a genus of large ruminant cattle of which there are two living species: the European bison and the North American bison.
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Bison are a genus of large ruminant cattle of which there are two living species: the European bison and the North American bison.
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geography
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What is the capital of Niger?
2Niamey
1Abuja
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Niger's capital is Niamey, a city located along the River Niger in the west of the country.
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Niger's capital is Niamey, a city located along the River Niger in the west of the country.
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arts
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Which French painter was first famous for his posters?
2Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
1Paul Hankar
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French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec first made a name for himself with his posters. He immortalized Parisian nightlife, notably at the Moulin Rouge.
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French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec first made a name for himself with his posters. He immortalized Parisian nightlife, notably at the Moulin Rouge.
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history
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Which countries are part of the Triple Alliance?
2Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
1France, United Kingdom and Russia
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The Triple Alliance comprised Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy, united by a defensive military treaty signed in 1882 and active until 1915.
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The Triple Alliance comprised Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy, united by a defensive military treaty signed in 1882 and active until 1915.
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geography
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What is the maximum depth of the Baltic Sea?
1459 meters
2859 meters
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The Baltic Sea has an average depth of around 55 meters, with a maximum depth of 459 meters in the Landsort Trough off the Swedish coast.
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The Baltic Sea has an average depth of around 55 meters, with a maximum depth of 459 meters in the Landsort Trough off the Swedish coast.
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geography
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What is the capital of Samoa?
1Apia
2Suva
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Apia is a city in the Pacific, capital of Samoa. It is located on the island of Upolu, one of the two main islands of the archipelago.
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Apia is a city in the Pacific, capital of Samoa. It is located on the island of Upolu, one of the two main islands of the archipelago.
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entertainment
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Which actor plays the role of Ned Stark in the Game of Thrones series?
2Sean Bean
1Iain Glen
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Sean Bean plays Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, a central character in the first season known for his sense of honor.
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Sean Bean plays Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, a central character in the first season known for his sense of honor.
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nature
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Do eels have teeth?
1Yes
2No
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Eels have sharp teeth in their upper and lower jaws that allow them to grasp their food, often invertebrates, crustaceans and small fish.
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Eels have sharp teeth in their upper and lower jaws that allow them to grasp their food, often invertebrates, crustaceans and small fish.
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music
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Which song by American folk singer Pete Seeger was covered by the Byrds in 1965?
2Turn! Turn! Turn!
1Eight Miles High
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Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) is a song written in the late 1950s by American folk singer Pete Seeger. His most famous version is the folk rock cover of the band The Byrds in late 1965.
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Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) is a song written in the late 1950s by American folk singer Pete Seeger. His most famous version is the folk rock cover of the band The Byrds in late 1965.
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